--- title: The Valerie Fund Blog | 2020 description: 2020 | --- [![The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TheValerieFund_November2017/Images/img-logo.png?width=138&height=230&name=img-logo.png "The Valerie Fund")](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/) - [About Us](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/) - [**About Us**](http://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/) - [Mission](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/) - [History](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/our-history/) - [Impact](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/impact/) - [Leadership](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/board/) - [Junior Board](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/our-sponsors/) - [Our Sponsors](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/financials/) - [Financials](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/financials/) - [News](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/news/) - [Blogs](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/) - [Videos](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/videos/) - [Online Newsletters](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/newsletters/) - [Contact Us](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/contacts/) - [What We Do](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/) - [**What We Do**](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/) - [Our Centers](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/our-centers/) - [Our Programs](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/programs-services/) - [Beyond Our Centers](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/beyond-our-centers/) - [Camp Happy Times](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/camp-happy-times/) - [TVF Scholarship](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/tvf-scholarship/) - [Staff Stories](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/staff-stories/) - [Meet Our Valerie Fund Kids](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/meet-our-kids/) - [You Can Help](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/youcanhelp/) - [**You Can Help**](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/youcanhelp/) - [Donate](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/donations/hope-and-healing.php) - [Volunteer](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/youcanhelp/volunteer/) - [Green Light Initiative](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/green-light-initiative/) - [Events and Campaigns](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/events-campaigns/) - [Kids Helping Kids](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/youcanhelp/kids-helping-kids/) - [In Lieu of Presents](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/youcanhelp/in-lieu-of-presents/) - [Gift Shop](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/store/) - [Events & Campaigns](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/events-campaigns/) - [**All Events & Campaigns**](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/events-campaigns/) - [Signature Events](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/events-campaigns/signature-events/) - [Community Events](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/events-campaigns/community-events/) - [Campaigns](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/events-campaigns/campaigns/) - [Past Events](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/events-campaigns/past-events/) - [Get Inspired](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/events-campaigns/get-inspired/) - [For Patients & Families](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/for-patients-and-families/) - [**For Patients and Families**](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/for-patients-and-families/) - [Our Centers](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/our-centers/) - [Our Programs](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/programs-services/) - [Beyond Our Centers](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/beyond-our-centers/) - [Camp Happy Times](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/camp-happy-times/) - [TVF Scholarship](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/tvf-scholarship/) - [Other Scholarships](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/tvf-scholarship/other-scholarships/) - [Flashes of Hope](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/for-patients-and-families/flashes-of-hope/) - [Mom2Mom Hotline](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/for-patients-and-families/mom2mom/) - [News](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/news/) - [Contact](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/contacts/) - [Volunteer](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/youcanhelp/volunteer/) ### 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. [All About the Fund](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/about/) ![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/TheValerieFund_November2017/Images/valerie.png) ![valerie.png](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TheValerieFund_November2017/Images/valerie.png?width=368&name=valerie.png "valerie.png") ### The Valerie Fund supports comprehensive health care services focusing on psychosocial programs for children with cancer and blood disorders close to home. [About What We Do](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/what-we-do/) ![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/TheValerieFund_November2017/Images/Screen%20Shot%202017-09-05%20at%2011.00.58%20AM.png) ![Screen Shot 2017-09-05 at 11.00.58 AM.png](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TheValerieFund_November2017/Images/Screen%20Shot%202017-09-05%20at%2011.00.58%20AM.png?width=371&name=Screen%20Shot%202017-09-05%20at%2011.00.58%20AM.png "Screen Shot 2017-09-05 at 11.00.58 AM.png") ### Your participation, time or financial gift ensures that children get everything they need to receive the most effective treatment. [Ways to Help](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/youcanhelp/) ![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/TheValerieFund_November2017/Images/Screen%20Shot%202017-09-05%20at%2011.02.22%20AM.png) ![Screen Shot 2017-09-05 at 11.02.22 AM.png](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TheValerieFund_November2017/Images/Screen%20Shot%202017-09-05%20at%2011.02.22%20AM.png?width=370&name=Screen%20Shot%202017-09-05%20at%2011.02.22%20AM.png "Screen Shot 2017-09-05 at 11.02.22 AM.png") ### Our Annual Walk Event Donate or Join a Team [Visit the Walk](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/walk) ### Our unique blend of medical care and emotional counseling gives patients and their families the supportive environment they need during treatment and beyond. [Learn More](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/for-patients-and-families/) ### Our Centers - [Children's Hospital of Phila/Voorhees](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/childrens-hospital-philavoorhees) - [Columbia University Medical Center](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/columbia-university-medical-center) - [Monmouth Medical Center](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/monmouth-medical-center) - [Morristown Medical Center](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/morristown-medical-center) - [Newark Beth Israel Medical Center](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/newark-beth-israel-medical-center) - [Overlook Medical Center](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/overlook-medical-center) - [St. Joseph's Children Hospital](https://www.thevaleriefund.org/st.-josephs-children-hospital) ## Supporting children with cancer and blood disorders since 1976 [![Donate](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1822020/f5fd0642-8c84-439d-b936-77fbecbe7166.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1822020/f5fd0642-8c84-439d-b936-77fbecbe7166) # The Valerie Fund Blog   ## [You don't have to be a millionaire to be a philanthropist!](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/you-dont-have-to-be-a-millionaire-to-be-a-philanthropist) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 08/31/20 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/BLOG%20FB%20Image%20FreeWill.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/you-dont-have-to-be-a-millionaire-to-be-a-philanthropist) What if the largest gift you ever make to The Valerie Fund costs you absolutely nothing during your lifetime? It’s easier than you think. You simply include a designation for **The Valerie Fund** in your will.  In fact, if you don’t have a will you can create a legal, confidential will for free right from this page through a [partnership The Valerie Fund has with FreeWil](https://www.freewill.com/thevaleriefund?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=donatepage&utm_campaign=202006_thevaleriefund_youcanhelppage_bequest)l. [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/you-dont-have-to-be-a-millionaire-to-be-a-philanthropist) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/you-dont-have-to-be-a-millionaire-to-be-a-philanthropist#comments-listing) Topics: [Philantrophy](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/philantrophy), [nonprofit](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/nonprofit), [give back](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/give-back), [2020](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/2020) ## [How to Fundraise Virtually](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-to-fundraise-virtually) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 08/24/20 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/donate-on-computer.jpeg)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-to-fundraise-virtually) By now you've probably heard that The Valerie Fund Walk & JAG-ONE Physical Therapy 5K has gone virtual for 2020. Going from in-person at Verona Park to virtual requires a lot of changes for many people but what does it mean when it comes to fundraising? Let's take a look at what a virtual event means for fundraising especially in 2020! [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-to-fundraise-virtually) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/how-to-fundraise-virtually#comments-listing) Topics: [walkathon](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walkathon), [fundraising](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/fundraising), [2020](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/2020), [Virtual Walk & Run](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/virtual-walk-run) ## [The Valerie Fund Walk Goes Virtual!](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-valerie-fund-walk-goes-virtual) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 08/14/20 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/BLOG%20FB%20Image%20Virtual%20Walk.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-valerie-fund-walk-goes-virtual) Have you heard the big news? The Valerie Fund Walk & JAG-ONE Physical Therapy 5K is going virtual for 2020! Check out what that means for captains, walkers, runners, and supporters. [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-valerie-fund-walk-goes-virtual) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-valerie-fund-walk-goes-virtual#comments-listing) Topics: [walkathon](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walkathon), [events](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/events), [2020](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/2020) ## [The Valerie Fund Children's Centers During COVID-19](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-valerie-fund-childrens-centers-during-covid-19) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 08/03/20 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/BLOG%20FB%20Image%20COVID%20in%20Centers.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-valerie-fund-childrens-centers-during-covid-19) Dr. Heather Ginter is a Clinical Psychologist at The Valerie Fund Children's Center at the Goryeb Children's Hospital at Morristown Medical Center. She works with Valerie Fund kids every day but her job changed substantially when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. In her own words, she describes this new normal we are in and discusses some of the effects on our families.  [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-valerie-fund-childrens-centers-during-covid-19) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-valerie-fund-childrens-centers-during-covid-19#comments-listing) Topics: [centers](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/centers), [2020](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/2020), [doctors](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/doctors) ## [Meet the Staff: Diana Arcure](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-the-staff-diana-arcure) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 07/28/20 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/BLOG%20FB%20Image%20MTS%20Randi.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-the-staff-diana-arcure) The staff of The Valerie Fund help raise the money that support the seven Children's Centers in hospitals across New Jersey, New York City, and metro Philadelphia. Our staff is responsible for working with donors and partners at all levels to fund the services of The Valerie Fund. Get better acquainted with some of the people you may already know and meet some of the new faces behind The Valerie Fund.  [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-the-staff-diana-arcure) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-the-staff-diana-arcure#comments-listing) Topics: [2020](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/2020), [Meet the Staff](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/meet-the-staff) ## [Camp Happy Times Goes Virtual!](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/camp-happy-times-goes-virtual) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 07/22/20 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/BLOG%20FB%20Image%20CHT%20Goes%20Virtual.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/camp-happy-times-goes-virtual) 2020 will be a year of many firsts and The Valerie Fund's Camp Happy Times will follow suit. For the first time ever, Camp Happy Times is going virtual but that doesn't mean our kids are not going to get a robust and fun-filled experience with the fellow campers and counselors they've come to love.  [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/camp-happy-times-goes-virtual) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/camp-happy-times-goes-virtual#comments-listing) Topics: [camp happy times](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/camp-happy-times), [hematology](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/hematology), [oncology](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/oncology), [patients](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/patients), [2020](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/2020) ## [Our Healthcare Heroes](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/our-healthcare-heroes) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 07/13/20 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/HCH%20Top.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/our-healthcare-heroes) The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many new challenges for the patients and families of The Valerie Fund in these past months but the staff of The Valerie Fund Children's Centers have never wavered. They are true healthcare heroes who brave the front lines of the hospitals to ensure our kids are not only receiving their regular treatment but are also supported mentally and emotionally during this incredibly difficult time. Here are some stories of our healthcare heroes and how they've been there for our kids.  [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/our-healthcare-heroes) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/our-healthcare-heroes#comments-listing) Topics: [caregivers](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/caregivers), [hematology](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/hematology), [oncology](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/oncology), [patients](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/patients), [Center Staff](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/center-staff), [2020](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/2020) ## [Driving Support with NJ Auto Retailers](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/driving-support-with-nj-auto-retailers) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 07/09/20 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/BLOG%20FB%20Image%20NJCAR.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/driving-support-with-nj-auto-retailers) When the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR) launched a special fundraising initiative in 2014 to support children from our area being treated at The Valerie Fund Children's Centers, they might have predicted it would turn into one of their biggest industry-wide charitable efforts ever, raising over $2 million. After all, the franchised car and truck retailers they serve have long been champions of philanthropy and The Valerie Fund’s mission to support children with cancer and blood disorders resonated with so many. More than 200 dealerships throughout the state embraced the campaign over the years. In the showrooms, salespeople were kind enough to share their enthusiasm with customers who were made aware of the dealerships’ donations following their test drives and vehicle purchases. Some manufacturers also matched those contributions.   [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/driving-support-with-nj-auto-retailers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/driving-support-with-nj-auto-retailers#comments-listing) Topics: [fundraising](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/fundraising), [2020](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/2020), [#BecauseofValerie](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/becauseofvalerie), [NJ Auto Retailers](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/nj-auto-retailers) ## [Sylvie Stays Strong](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/sylvie-stays-strong) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 06/30/20 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/BLOG%20FB%20Image%20Sylvie%20Strong.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/sylvie-stays-strong) Former TVF patient Sylvie never let her cancer diagnosis stop her. In fact, she took her experiences during treatment and used them to make herself even stronger and more willing to face her fears. Join us as we hear from Sylvie about her time in a Valerie Fund Children's Center and what she learned from joining the TVF family.  [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/sylvie-stays-strong) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/sylvie-stays-strong#comments-listing) Topics: [walk](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walk), [patients](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/patients), [2020](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/2020), [#BecauseofValerie](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/becauseofvalerie) ## [Bringing Wellness Awareness to Cancer Survivors](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/bringing-wellness-awareness-to-cancer-survivors) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 06/25/20 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/BLOG%20FB%20Image%20Nicole%20wellness%20Workshop.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/bringing-wellness-awareness-to-cancer-survivors) Nicole Foster is a former Valerie Fund patient and cancer survivor. Recently, Nicole kindly offered to host a Wellness Workshop for survivors like herself. More than a dozen current and former Valerie Fund patients joined together to learn about the process of getting to a place of improved health and well-being. We have spoken about the importance of wellness and mental health on this blog before and you can refresh yourself by [clicking here to learn about giving thanks](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/why-giving-thanks-should-be-a-year-round-practice), [clicking here to learn about self-care for caregivers](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/national-family-caregivers-month), or [clicking here to learn tips on reducing stress.](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-importance-of-emotional-wellness)Join us as Nicole shares her story, her passion for health and wellness, and what her Wellness Workshop taught her fellow survivors.  [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/bringing-wellness-awareness-to-cancer-survivors) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/bringing-wellness-awareness-to-cancer-survivors#comments-listing) Topics: [cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/cancer), [survivor](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/survivor), [2020](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/2020), [#BecauseofValerie](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/becauseofvalerie), [Wellness](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/wellness) [All posts](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/all) [Next](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/2020/page/2) ## 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.   ### Subscribe to Blog Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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