--- title: The Valerie Fund Blog | awareness description: awareness | --- [![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   ## [Looking Back at 2019](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/looking-back-at-2019) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 12/17/19 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/2019%20Header.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/looking-back-at-2019) 2019 was quite a year here at The Valerie Fund! Before we dive headfirst into the new year (and new decade!), we wanted to take a look back at the events of 2019. Join us to reminisce on some good times and catch up on some special fundraisers you may have missed! [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/looking-back-at-2019) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/looking-back-at-2019#comments-listing) Topics: [camp happy times](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/camp-happy-times), [5k](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/5k), [awareness](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/awareness), [walk](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walk) ## [Back to School Tips for Kids with Sickle Cell Disease](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/back-to-school-tips-for-kids-with-sickle-cell-disease) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 09/03/19 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/Back%20to%20School.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/back-to-school-tips-for-kids-with-sickle-cell-disease) The month of September means two things: it is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month and it's time for back to school! [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/back-to-school-tips-for-kids-with-sickle-cell-disease) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/back-to-school-tips-for-kids-with-sickle-cell-disease#comments-listing) Topics: [Blood Disorders](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/blood-disorders), [moms](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/moms), [sickle cell](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/sickle-cell), [awareness](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/awareness), [hematology](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/hematology), [patients](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/patients) ## ["Mommy, is that a boy or a girl?"](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/mommy-is-that-a-boy-or-a-girl) Posted by [Olivia](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/olivia) on 03/15/19 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/olivia-social.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/mommy-is-that-a-boy-or-a-girl) Logically, I know that a healthy, cancer free body is all that matters… I’m just not 100 percent there yet. [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/mommy-is-that-a-boy-or-a-girl) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/mommy-is-that-a-boy-or-a-girl#comments-listing) Topics: [education](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/education), [Pediatric Cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/pediatric-cancer), [Blood Disorders](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/blood-disorders), [pediatric](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/pediatric), [cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/cancer), [childhood cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/childhood-cancer), [awareness](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/awareness), [oncology](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/oncology), [new jersey](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/new-jersey), [nonprofit](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/nonprofit), [advocate](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/advocate), [patients](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/patients) ## [The New Year](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-new-year) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 01/15/19 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/olivia%20blog%20pic%20%232.jpg)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-new-year) *Valerie Fund patient, Olivia’s story continues in this blog post. *   2019 is here and I don't really know how to feel about it. You see, on New Year’s Day of 2018, I was a newly diagnosed cancer patient. I had just underwent surgery, a bone marrow biopsy, several different scans, and was barely conscious from all of the pain medication pumping into my body. I was about to embark on nine months of agonizing treatment, both physically and emotionally. Although most of my memory from those first few days is very hazy; what I *can* vividly recall is sobbing over the fact that I just didn’t want to do it.   [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-new-year) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-new-year#comments-listing) Topics: [Non-profit](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/non-profit), [education](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/education), [Pediatric Cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/pediatric-cancer), [Blood Disorders](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/blood-disorders), [pediatric](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/pediatric), [cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/cancer), [childhood cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/childhood-cancer), [awareness](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/awareness), [oncology](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/oncology), [new jersey](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/new-jersey), [nonprofit](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/nonprofit), [advocate](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/advocate), [patients](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/patients) ## [25 Valerie Fund Named 2018-19 Scholars Meet and Share Experiences](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/25-valerie-fund-named-2018-19-scholars-meet-and-share-experiences) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 01/10/19 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/TVF-Scholarships-1.jpg)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/25-valerie-fund-named-2018-19-scholars-meet-and-share-experiences) Valerie Fund scholarship donors, board members, staff and parents recognized 25 of the 36 named scholarship recipients at the Maplewood Country Club in Maplewood, NJ on January 3, 2019. In total, 93 former and current Valerie Fund patients were awarded scholarships for the 2018 - 2019 academic year totaling $430,000 in scholarship money to attend college and universities, from local community colleges and vocational programs, to Ivy Leagues, nursing, and medical school. [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/25-valerie-fund-named-2018-19-scholars-meet-and-share-experiences) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/25-valerie-fund-named-2018-19-scholars-meet-and-share-experiences#comments-listing) Topics: [education](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/education), [childhood cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/childhood-cancer), [sickle cell](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/sickle-cell), [scholarship](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/scholarship), [awareness](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/awareness), [scholarship program](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/scholarship-program), [hematology](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/hematology), [oncology](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/oncology), [survivor](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/survivor), [new jersey](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/new-jersey), [fundraising](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/fundraising), [nonprofit](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/nonprofit) ## [Meet Olivia](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-olivia) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 12/20/18 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/Meet-Olivia-blog_picture_new2-1.jpg)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-olivia) When a 17-year-old girl receives a cancer diagnosis, she experiences a tremendous loss. A loss of such enormous magnitude that she can’t even comprehend all it is that she’s losing. A year ago, that girl was me. [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-olivia) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-olivia#comments-listing) Topics: [Non-profit](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/non-profit), [education](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/education), [Pediatric Cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/pediatric-cancer), [Blood Disorders](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/blood-disorders), [pediatric](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/pediatric), [cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/cancer), [childhood cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/childhood-cancer), [awareness](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/awareness), [oncology](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/oncology), [new jersey](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/new-jersey), [nonprofit](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/nonprofit), [advocate](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/advocate), [patients](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/patients) ## [Meet the 2018 Ambassadors: Part 3](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-the-2018-ambassadors-part-3) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 11/14/18 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/Santino%20Web%20Resized.jpg)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-the-2018-ambassadors-part-3) ###  Our blog series finishes with excerpts from the last set of 2018 Ambassador's profiles. A total of 16 ambassadors will represent The Valerie Fund at The Thanksgiving Ball Gala this Friday, November 16th.    [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-the-2018-ambassadors-part-3) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-the-2018-ambassadors-part-3#comments-listing) Topics: [Non-profit](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/non-profit), [Pediatric Cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/pediatric-cancer), [Blood Disorders](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/blood-disorders), [Charity](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/charity), [pediatric](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/pediatric), [childhood cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/childhood-cancer), [sickle cell](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/sickle-cell), [awareness](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/awareness), [hematology](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/hematology), [oncology](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/oncology), [centers](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/centers), [new jersey](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/new-jersey), [fundraising](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/fundraising), [nonprofit](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/nonprofit), [ambassadors](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/ambassadors), [advocate](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/advocate), [patients](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/patients) ## [Meet the 2018 Ambassadors: Part 2](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-the-2018-ambassadors-part-2) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 11/02/18 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/Natasha_picture%20for%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-the-2018-ambassadors-part-2) ### In preparation for the Thanksgiving Ball Gala, at [The Grove](https://www.thegrovenj.com/) in Cedar Grove, the ambassadors met there a few weeks beforehand for the "Ambassador Orientation." They spent the evening filling out questionnaires, chatting, bonding, eating pizza, and touring the beautiful facility. Many parents of the younger ambassadors also joined the orientation. ### An important part of the evening is always the medal ceremony. Each ambassador is awarded a special medal for his/her service to The Valerie Fund to be worn the night of the Gala. The ambassadors also have their picture taken to be featured in the Gala's program along with their handwritten excerpts. [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-the-2018-ambassadors-part-2) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-the-2018-ambassadors-part-2#comments-listing) Topics: [Non-profit](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/non-profit), [Pediatric Cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/pediatric-cancer), [Blood Disorders](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/blood-disorders), [Charity](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/charity), [pediatric](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/pediatric), [childhood cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/childhood-cancer), [sickle cell](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/sickle-cell), [awareness](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/awareness), [hematology](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/hematology), [oncology](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/oncology), [centers](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/centers), [new jersey](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/new-jersey), [fundraising](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/fundraising), [nonprofit](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/nonprofit), [ambassadors](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/ambassadors), [advocate](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/advocate), [patients](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/patients) ## [Meet the 2018 Ambassadors: Part 1](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-the-2018-ambassadors-part-1) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 10/26/18 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/20181009_RN2_3680.jpg)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-the-2018-ambassadors-part-1) ### Friday, November 16, 2018 is our 27th Annual Thanksgiving Ball Gala. This year, the event will be held at [The Grove](https://www.thegrovenj.com/) in Cedar Grove, NJ, a new location for the first time in over two decades. A tradition that will continue is inviting current and former Valerie Fund patients to be the evening's ambassadors. Guests will have the opportunity to meet with the ambassadors both informally in the ballroom and at Learning Depots. Learning Depots allow Valerie Fund patients and caregivers to educate guests about all the services the organization has to offer. This year's ambassadors range in age from six to 19. They come from diverse backgrounds and were diagnosed with different pediatric cancers or blood disorders. They have shared their stories on how The Valerie Fund has helped them and their families. Their responses will be featured in the Thanksgiving Ball Gala's program as well as in this series of blogs. [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-the-2018-ambassadors-part-1) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-the-2018-ambassadors-part-1#comments-listing) Topics: [Non-profit](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/non-profit), [Pediatric Cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/pediatric-cancer), [Blood Disorders](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/blood-disorders), [Charity](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/charity), [pediatric](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/pediatric), [childhood cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/childhood-cancer), [sickle cell](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/sickle-cell), [awareness](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/awareness), [hematology](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/hematology), [oncology](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/oncology), [centers](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/centers), [new jersey](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/new-jersey), [fundraising](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/fundraising), [nonprofit](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/nonprofit), [ambassadors](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/ambassadors), [advocate](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/advocate), [patients](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/patients) ## [The Valerie Fund - Events Recap](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/events-recap) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 10/17/18 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/ValerieFund5k_20181007_BWM_1550_CR2_5D.jpg)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/events-recap) The Valerie Fund's events have been in full swing since the summer. Starting with The Valerie Fund Walk & JAG Physical Therapy 5K Run on June 9th, the organization has hosted three golf outings, a color run, a karaoke media event, and wrapped up with The Valerie Fund 5K Run & Walk, presented by World Subaru at the beginning of October. [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/events-recap) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/events-recap#comments-listing) Topics: [Non-profit](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/non-profit), [Pediatric Cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/pediatric-cancer), [Blood Disorders](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/blood-disorders), [Charity](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/charity), [pediatric](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/pediatric), [cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/cancer), [5k](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/5k), [awareness](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/awareness), [walk](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walk), [walkathon](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walkathon), [sponsors](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/sponsors), [run](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/run), [events](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/events), [community events](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/community-events), [new jersey](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/new-jersey), [fundraising](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/fundraising), [nonprofit](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/nonprofit), [world subaru](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/world-subaru), [volunteer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/volunteer), [give back](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/give-back), [patients](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/patients) [All posts](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/all) [Next](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/awareness/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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