Friends of Karen is a registered 501(c)(3) charity and the only organization in the metropolitan New York area that provides a comprehensive range of services to enable families caring for a child with a life-threatening illness to cope better with the changes in their lives. Since 1978, we have touched the lives of nearly 12,000 children. Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of the financial health and responsibility of U.S. charities, gives Friends of Karen a 4-star rating -- their highest award. For more information about Friends of Karen, visit www.FriendsOfKaren.org or call 914-617-4040.