When Valerie Goldstein lost her battle to cancer at the age of 9, her parents Ed and Sue vowed to help families in similar situations gain easier access to more customized care.


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The Valerie Fund supports comprehensive health care services focusing on psychosocial programs for children with cancer and blood disorders close to home.


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The Valerie Fund Blog

The Healthcare Heroes of The Valerie Fund: Psychology

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
06/28/21

The Valerie Fund Children's Centers are home to many healthcare heroes who support our kids during some of the most difficult times of their lives. These caregivers are experts in a variety of practices. We will be showcasing each service provided in our Children's Centers and hearing from the healthcare providers in their own words what they do for our kids and families. In this installment, we are going to learn about our Psychology specialists. 

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Topics: psychologists, caregivers, centers, learning depots

Getting the Most Out of Summer Even With Sickle Cell

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
06/14/21

Summer should be about fun and having a good time for kids. They get a break from their routine and schoolwork and can finally relax - enjoy being a kid! However, for those kids battling sickle cell disease, summer brings with it certain risks. We want to share some tips on how to maximize your child's summer enjoyment without risking their health, a possible pain episode, or injury. 

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Topics: moms, sickle cell, caregivers, hematology, patients, nutrition

National Cancer Survivors Day

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
06/03/21

Many people do not realize that ringing the bell after a child's final treatment for cancer is often not the end of the story. Almost two out of three children experience some sort of long-term effect from cancer but these battles are not often publicized. June 6th is a day to counter that as we join our community in celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day.

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Topics: cancer, caregivers, centers, Wellness, magic

The Healthcare Heroes of The Valerie Fund: Palliative Care & Integrative Medicine

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
05/24/21

The Valerie Fund Children's Centers are home to many healthcare heroes who support our kids during some of the most difficult times of their lives. These caregivers are experts in a variety of practices. We will be showcasing each service provided in our Children's Centers and hearing from the healthcare providers in their own words what they do for our kids and families. In this installment, we are going to learn about our Palliative Care & Integrative Medicine specialists. 

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Topics: integrative medicine, palliative care, caregivers, centers, learning depots

The Healthcare Heroes of The Valerie Fund: Educational Liaison

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
04/05/21

The Valerie Fund Children's Centers are home to many healthcare heroes who support our kids during some of the most difficult times of their lives. These caregivers are experts in a variety of practices. We will be showcasing each service provided in our Children's Centers and hearing from the healthcare providers in their own words what they do for our kids and families. In this installment, we are going to learn about the Educational Liaisons.

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Topics: educational liaison, caregivers, centers, learning depots

The Ed & Sue Goldstein Emergency Fund Covers Vital Needs for Valerie Fund Patients and their Families

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
02/25/21

In keeping with our mission of treating the whole child and family, the caregivers at The Valerie Fund Children’s Centers use every available resource to ensure the well-being of their families. Many of those most vulnerable have benefited from specially designated emergency funds.

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Topics: Blood Disorders, caregivers, oncology

Meet Adrienne Mikhli, LCSW

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
02/10/21

As many as two out of every three childhood cancer survivors will develop at least one late-onset complication. These situations can require an additional and specific set of responses from a patient's team of caregivers. The Valerie Fund is thrilled to introduce you to one of our newest caregivers who specializes in this group of patients. 

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Topics: late effects, caregivers, centers, Meet the Staff

The Healthcare Heroes of The Valerie Fund: Child Life & Social Work

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
01/27/21

The Valerie Fund Children's Centers are home to many healthcare heroes who support our kids during some of the most difficult times of their lives. These caregivers are experts in a variety of practices. We will be showcasing each service provided in our Children's Centers and hearing from the healthcare providers in their own words what they do for our kids and families. In this installment, we are going to learn about the Child Life Specialists and Social Workers.

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Topics: caregivers, centers, learning depots

The 2020 Thanksgiving Ball Gala

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
12/14/20

Although we were physically unable to be together during the 29th Annual Thanksgiving Ball Gala on November 20, 2020, the virtual platform checked all the boxes that have made this event one of The Valerie Fund’s premier fundraisers.

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Topics: caregivers, fundraising, ambassadors, thanksgiving ball gala

Thankful for Our Healthcare Heroes

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
11/23/20

Thanksgiving is an important time of year. We are reminded to slow down and focus on what we are thankful for and the blessings that have come our way. For our Valerie Fund families, the healthcare professionals who treat their children are at the top of these lists. At the recent Thanksgiving Ball Gala, we honored our Healthcare Heroes by spotlighting individuals from the different disciplines we provide in our Valerie Fund's Children's Centers. 

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Topics: psychologists, caregivers, centers, Center Staff, thanksgiving ball gala, doctors

The Power of Giving

Learn more about the ways you can help. 

Join in the fight against childhood cancer and blood disorders: donate, participate in an event, or volunteer your time. Our philosophy is that to truly heal the children whose care we are entrusted, we must treat them emotionally, socially, and developmentally, as well as medically.

 

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