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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Your participation, time or financial gift ensures that children get everything they need to receive the most effective treatment.


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Our unique blend of medical care and emotional counseling gives patients and their families the supportive environment they need during treatment and beyond.


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Jersey Mike's Month of Giving

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
02/28/23

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Topics: philanthropy, give back

Life, Interrupted – Annie’s Story Part 1

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
02/21/23

Fall of 2012, I was a typical 21-year-old college student in Burlington, Vermont. I lived on my own, worked hard at school and managed a busy life, out with friends or at concerts when not in the classroom or at work. As such, being a bit more rundown and exhausted than usual did not strike me as anything to worry about. As Christmas break drew near, I wasn’t just tired but in pain. My stomach stopped cooperating. Every time I took a step, my stomach would hurt so bad I would stop moving. I had a large lump under my chin on one side, but not the other. I also found myself sweating even with the windows open at night in my apartment in Vermont.

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Topics: Pediatric Cancer, walk, patients, team captains

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.

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Topics: ambassadors, thanksgiving ball gala

Looking Back at the 2022 Valerie Fund Walk & 5K

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
10/03/22

The Valerie Fund Walk & 5K is one of our favorite days of the year. It's a magical day where our kids and families get to come together in the spirit of supporting one another as their families and friends cheer them on. The 2022 Walk & 5K was held on September 17th so let's take a quick look back at the day.

 

During this beautiful September Saturday, families, friends and supporters banded together to celebrate the most important people in the park, our Valerie Fund patients, also known as Team Green! The love, friendship and excitement was palpable in the air and the beautiful autumn weather helped too. To make a great day even more special, September is Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month and celebrating our patients and their families during this important month is so incredibly impactful!

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Topics: interns

A Day on the Links with American Express

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
09/19/22

One of our truly unique events each year is the American Express Golf Tournament and we look forward to it each summer. 

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Topics: events, american express, baltusrol

Jersey Mike's Helping Jersey Kids

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
09/12/22

Jersey Mike's and The Valerie Fund are partnering to Help Jersey Mike's Help Jersey Kids! Find out what Jersey Mike's is doing for Valerie Fund families in our area and how you can help.

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Topics: walk, national childhood cancer awareness month, national sickle cell awareness month

September is National Children's Cancer Awareness Month & National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
09/06/22

September is a very important month for The Valerie Fund. In the United States, September has been designated both National Children's Cancer Awareness Month and National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The healthcare heroes of The Valerie Fund Children's Centers are dedicated to supporting the children who battle both pediatric cancer and blood disorders so we want to share a little bit more about these two special designations as well as what we can all do during this time to maximize the support for our kids. 

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Topics: walkathon, national childhood cancer awareness month, national sickle cell awareness month

The Impact of Monthly Giving

Posted by The Valerie Fund on
07/22/22

Looking for a quick, easy, and hassle-free way of supporting the kids of The Valerie Fund? We have a new program just for you to help manage your donation AND save you time. 

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Topics: donors, Valerie's Monthly Membership

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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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