The countdown to tonight's event has officially started! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors of the Friends of Karen Long Island Night at the Castle Gala for their unwavering support in advancing our mission of aiding critically ill children and their families.

Get your Early Bird Tickets by March 21. Join us on Thursday, May 1 at the Coliseum in White Plains for cocktails, dinner, raffles, dancing and entertainment by F Sharp Ent. Click here to purchase your Tickets and Sponsorships. bit.ly/friends-of-kar…

Thank you to Farmer and the fish for selling Valentine Hearts on behalf of Friends of Karen for Valentine’s Day. Interested in hosting your own fundraiser to support Friends of Karen? Click here friendsofkaren.org/host-a-fundrai… Photo (L-R): Gwen Salmo, Friends of Karen, with Becky

March is National Social Work Month. Join us this month in celebrating the social workers at Friends of Karen for their empathy, strength, and dedication. Please enjoy a special message from Friends of Karen Director of Family Support, Rhonda, along with Hope, Fanta and Emelda.

Check out our Forbes article "Navigating Sibling Rivalry" with advice from a Friends of Karen professional with 17 years of experience working with families in crisis. forbes.com/sites/forbeseq… #SiblingRivalry #LifeLessons #FamilyInteractions #ForbesArticle #friendsofkaren

March is Child Life Specialist Month and Art Therapy Month. Friends of Karen's dedicated Child Life Specialists and Creative Arts Therapists provide individualized support to children, siblings, and parents, helping them express their emotions and address their concerns.

April is National Volunteer Month. Join us in honoring and celebrating volunteers who put others before themselves by sharing their time and talent with Friends of Karen. Get involved, click here. friendsofkaren.org/volunteer #NationalVolunteerMonth #FriendsOfKaren

Check out our latest article on Forbes 'How Volunteering Can Bring Connection And Meaning To Your Life' with Friends of Karen volunteer, Jami Feldman. forbes.com/sites/forbeseq… #forbes #friendsofkaren #NationalVolunteerMonth #CommunityService #VolunteerOpportunities

Lace up and make a difference! Join the Friends of Karen 5K Team at the Long Island Marathon on Friday, May 2nd at Eisenhower Park. Don’t miss this exciting night run! Click here to register. friendsofkaren.org/friends-of-kar… #FriendsOfKaren #LongIslandMarathon #AlwaysGold

Thanks to the restaurants, bars, breweries, salons, schools, and VFW posts who went above and beyond to sell shamrocks to benefit all the FoK children and their families. Shout out to The @blazerpub, North Salem who helped bring our shamrock fundraising total to over $18,000!

April is #NationalVolunteerMonth. Join us in honoring and celebrating volunteers who put others before themselves by sharing their time and talent with @friendsofkaren. Ivana demonstrates her dedication to Friends of Karen through her work with our Birthday Program. TY, Ivana!

Happy Passover to all who are celebrating!

Did you know? The gift of an appreciated asset is a powerful way to support Friends of Karen families. Click here to download a stock transfer form. friendsofkaren.org/donate-a-gift-… #taxday #april15 #unclesam #taxdeductable #appreciatedstock #stocktransfer #friendsofkaren

Go the extra mile for a child in need! Join the Friends of Karen 5K team at the Long Island Marathon on Friday, May 2nd at Eisenhower Park. Click here to sign up! Every step makes a difference. friendsofkaren.org/friends-of-kar… #FriendsofKaren #LongIslandMarathon @raceawesome @limarathon

Join us in honoring and celebrating volunteers who put others before themselves by sharing their time and talent with Friends of Karen. The Zambelli Family volunteered with us at the New York Islanders game as FoK was honored as a Hockey with a Heart charity of the night.

Happy Easter to all who are celebrating!

We’re excited to share that Friends of Karen has earned a 4-star rating from, Charity Navigator! You can view our Non-Profit profile on charitynavigator.org/ein/141612290 and continue to support our work with even greater trust and confidence. #FriendsOfKaren #CharityNavigator#NonProfit

April is National Volunteer Month. Former Junior Advisory Board member Jack Lagnado recently joined our Long Island Advisory Board! Thank you for your dedication to raising awareness and funds for our vital mission. #NationalVolunteerMonth #FriendsOfKaren #VolunteerAppreciation

We are so incredibly grateful to the amazing Student Council at Daniel Street Elementary School in Lindenhurst, NY for their generous donation to Friends of Karen! #lufsd #FriendsofKaren #StudentCouncilHeroes #YoungChangemakers #ThankYou #CommunityKindness

Our Friends of Karen 5K team is 51% to our $50,000 goal, but we need your help to close the gap! Every dollar makes a difference — no gift is too small! Help us cross that finish line strong and make an impact today. DONATE NOW! justgiving.com/campaign/frien…