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

Meet the 2023 Ambassadors - Part Two

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
11/15/23

The 32nd Annual Thanksgiving Ball Gala is coming up on November 17th and we can't wait! Each year, The Valerie Fund chooses a group of ambassadors to represent the wide array of patients receiving treatment at one of our eight Valerie Fund Children's Centers. These ambassadors share their stories of courage and perseverance.

Join us as we take a look at the first group of ambassadors who will be showcasing what being a Valerie Fund kid is all about.

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Topics: ambassadors, thanksgiving ball gala

Meet the 2023 Ambassadors - Part One

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
10/26/23

The 32nd Annual Thanksgiving Ball Gala is coming up on November 17th and we can't wait! Each year, The Valerie Fund chooses a group of ambassadors to represent the wide array of patients receiving treatment at one of our eight Valerie Fund Children's Centers. These ambassadors share their stories of courage and perseverance.

Join us as we take a look at the first group of ambassadors who will be showcasing what being a Valerie Fund kid is all about.

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Topics: ambassadors, thanksgiving ball gala

Looking Back at the 2022 Thanksgiving Ball Gala

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
11/21/22

The Valerie Fund 31st Annual Thanksgiving Ball Gala was held November 18th at The Grove 

 in Cedar Grove, NJ. The evening showcased the talent of our Valerie Fund kids, with a beautiful musical performance given by River. Abigaël did an amazing job as MC, and gave a moving speech sharing her Valerie Fund journey.

The Valerie Fund was proud to honor The New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers and New Jersey's Franchised New Car and Truck Retailers and Team Stoma, Midlige & Brown. for their extensive efforts on behalf of the families of The Valerie Fund. We are grateful for their support and proud to call them Valerie Fund partners.

 

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Topics: The Grove, thanksgiving ball gala, NJ Auto Retailers

Meet the 2022 Ambassadors - Part Two

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
11/14/22

The  31st Annual Thanksgiving Ball Gala is coming up on November 18th and we can't wait! Each year, The Valerie Fund chooses a group of ambassadors to represent the wide array of patients receiving treatment at one of our seven Valerie Fund Children's Centers. These ambassadors share their stories of courage and perseverance.

Join us as we take a look at the second group of ambassadors who will be showcasing what being a Valerie Fund kid is all about.

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Topics: ambassadors, thanksgiving ball gala

Meet the 2022 Ambassadors - Part One

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
11/07/22

The 31st Annual Thanksgiving Ball Gala is coming up on November 18th and we can't wait! Each year, The Valerie Fund chooses a group of ambassadors to represent the wide array of patients receiving treatment at one of our seven Valerie Fund Children's Centers. These ambassadors share their stories of courage and perseverance.

Join us as we take a look at the first group of ambassadors who will be showcasing what being a Valerie Fund kid is all about.

read more »

Topics: ambassadors, thanksgiving ball gala

A Record-Setting Night for The Valerie Fund

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
12/15/21

The Valerie Fund held its annual Thanksgiving Ball Gala in November and this year was one for the history books. Find out what made this night so momentous, check out a photo gallery, and even watch the full broadcast of the program!

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Topics: events, thanksgiving ball gala

Meet the 2021 Ambassadors: Part Two

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
11/16/21

The 30th Annual Thanksgiving Ball Gala is coming up on November 19th and we can't wait! Each year, The Valerie Fund chooses a group of ambassadors to represent the wide array of patients receiving treatment at one of our seven Valerie Fund Children's Centers. These ambassadors share their stories of courage and perseverance.

Join us as we take a look at the first group of ambassadors who will be showcasing what being a Valerie Fund kid is all about.

read more »

Topics: ambassadors, thanksgiving ball gala

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

Meet the 2020 Ambassadors: Part Two

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
11/16/20

The 29th Annual Thanksgiving Ball Gala is coming up on November 20th and we can't wait. Each year, The Valerie Fund chooses a group of ambassadors to represent the wide array of patients receiving treatment at one of our seven Valerie Fund Children's Centers. These ambassadors tell their stories of courage and perseverance to the attendees of the Thanksgiving Ball Gala.

Join us as we take a look at the second group of ambassadors who will be showcasing what being a Valerie Fund kid is all about.

read more »

Topics: ambassadors, patients, thanksgiving ball gala

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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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