--- title: The Valerie Fund Blog | childhood cancer (4) description: childhood cancer | (4) --- [![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   ## [Meet Our 2016 Ambassadors](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-our-2016-ambassadors) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 10/27/16 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/elizabeth%20macmillan-%20blog%2010.27.jpg)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-our-2016-ambassadors) Each year The Valerie Fund chooses a group of patients to represent the organization at the annual Thanksgiving Ball Gala and their presence provides an opportunity for personal interaction with the more than 300 guests attending this premier fundraising event. These Valerie Fund patients vary in age, come from different backgrounds, have been diagnosed with different diseases and are treated at one of our seven Valerie Fund Children’s Centers located throughout the tri-state area. The Ambassadors are united by the support and love they receive from their family, friends and a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals so they never feel alone during this challenging time. Five of our ambassadors for this year’s 25th Annual Thanksgiving Ball Gala are featured below. [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-our-2016-ambassadors) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/meet-our-2016-ambassadors#comments-listing) Topics: [Charity](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/charity), [childhood cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/childhood-cancer), [survivor](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/survivor), [events](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/events), [community events](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/community-events) ## [The 3rd Annual Rook Run 5K](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-3rd-annual-rook-run-5k) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 08/25/16 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/Screen_Shot_2016-08-25_at_11.43.36_AM.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-3rd-annual-rook-run-5k) **World Subaru presents *The 3rd Annual Rook 5K Run* on Sunday, September 25****th****. Fundraising goal of $250,000 to benefit The Valerie Fund. ** **Growing company makes a great cup of coffee and is making a difference in the lives of children battling cancer and blood disorders.** ---  **Long Branch, N.J., August 22, 2016 -** Nearly 1,500 runners have already signed up to participate in the 3rd Annual Rook Run and the field is expected to grow to over 3,000 by the time the starter gun goes off at 10:00 AM on Sunday, September 25th. More than 150 volunteers and hundreds of supporters will be on hand to watch the USATF certified 5K Run at the start and finish lines along the Long Branch boardwalk adjacent to the Great Lawn Amphitheatre, 10 Ocean Avenue.  [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-3rd-annual-rook-run-5k) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-3rd-annual-rook-run-5k#comments-listing) Topics: [Blood Disorders](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/blood-disorders), [childhood cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/childhood-cancer), [5k](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/5k), [community events](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/community-events), [rook](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/rook), [rook coffee](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/rook-coffee), [fundraising](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/fundraising) ## [40 Years of Caring: The Valerie Fund Through The Years](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/40-years-of-caring-the-valerie-fund-through-the-years) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 07/26/16 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/VF_40_year__VF_logo_72dpi.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/40-years-of-caring-the-valerie-fund-through-the-years) When Valerie’s family and friends sought to honor her memory 40 years ago, most were new to the world of philanthropy and unlikely fully aware of the challenges of raising money. Since the first Valerie Fund Children’s Center opened at Summit’s Overlook Medical Center in 1976, the extraordinary growth of The Valerie Fund has been rooted in founders Sue and Ed Goldstein’s own heartbreaking experiences and their desire to provide compassionate care close to home. This year we will celebrate the generosity, willingness to give back and tireless efforts of so many. While there is so much more to do, we can reflect on the 40th Anniversary of the founding of The Valerie Fund and be proud of the fact that thousands of critically ill children and their families were not alone as they navigated the many challenges faced following a devastating diagnosis of cancer or a blood disorder. We can appreciate the integration of top-notch medical care with a growing range of customized therapeutic services offered by [social workers](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hematology/oncology-social-workers-one-person-many-roles), [child life specialists](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/blog/child-life-specialists-the-unsung-heroes-of-pediatric-hospital-care), [educational liaisons](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-benefits-of-an-educational-liaison), [psychologists](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-psychosocial-approach-psychologists-tackling-emotional-stress) and specialists in [integrative medicine](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/integrative-medicine) and [palliative care](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/pediatric-palliative-care-a-synergistic-unit). We can acknowledge that while rarely covered by health insurance, these social services play a vital role in addressing quality of life issues during the treatment and healing process. [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/40-years-of-caring-the-valerie-fund-through-the-years) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/40-years-of-caring-the-valerie-fund-through-the-years#comments-listing) Topics: [Non-profit](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/non-profit), [Blood Disorders](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/blood-disorders), [cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/cancer), [childhood cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/childhood-cancer), [philanthropy](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/philanthropy), [40 years](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/40-years) ## [A Walk Back - The History of The Valerie Fund Walk](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/-the-history-of-the-valerie-fund-walk) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 05/25/16 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/title972808699-1.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/-the-history-of-the-valerie-fund-walk) --- The Valerie Walk and JAG Physical Therapy 5K Run, now in its 11th year, is a fine example of the successful growth of a small community event with a big heart. More than $5,000,000 has been raised since a group of people met at Verona (NJ) Park in 2006 to celebrate the courage and resilience of children being treated for cancer and blood disorders.  Just as The Valerie Fund began in the living room of founders Ed and Sue Goldstein to honor their nine-year-old daughter Valerie’s memory, the first Walk-a-thon brought an intimate number of supporters together who wanted to show their thanks and raise money for the non-profit organization. The Valerie Fund’s mission is to provide comprehensive health care services to young patients and their families at a most vulnerable time. Valerie was treated at hospitals in New York City for Ewing’s Sarcoma (bone cancer) for six years until she passed away in 1976. Her parent’s vision was to spare other families with critically ill children the additional suffering associated with traveling long distances to receive state-of-the-art medical care. [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/-the-history-of-the-valerie-fund-walk) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/-the-history-of-the-valerie-fund-walk#comments-listing) Topics: [Blood Disorders](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/blood-disorders), [childhood cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/childhood-cancer), [5k](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/5k), [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) ## [The Valerie Fund Walk And JAG Physical Therapy 5K](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-valerie-fund-walk-and-jag-physical-therapy-5k) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 05/12/16 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/title617362149.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-valerie-fund-walk-and-jag-physical-therapy-5k) The Valerie Fund is a not-for-profit organization that provides caring, comprehensive, state-of-the-art outpatient health care to more than 4,000 children and their families each year. **The Valerie Fund Walk & JAG Physical Therapy 5K Run** will be held in Essex County’s Verona Park on Saturday, June 11, 2016 and has raised one million dollars in each of the last four years. The Walk and 5K Run supports The Valerie Fund's mission to provide comprehensive health care for children with cancer and blood disorders. Every step and every dollar raised helps at The Valerie Fund Centers. Patients receive far more than treatment for their physical illnesses. The Valerie Fund's philosophy is that to truly heal the children with whose care we are entrusted, we must treat them emotionally, socially, and developmentally, as well as medically. [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-valerie-fund-walk-and-jag-physical-therapy-5k) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/the-valerie-fund-walk-and-jag-physical-therapy-5k#comments-listing) Topics: [Blood Disorders](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/blood-disorders), [childhood cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/childhood-cancer), [5k](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/5k), [verona](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/verona), [walk](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/walk), [run](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/run) ## [Reliable Transportation: An Invaluable Resource](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/reliable-transportation-an-invaluable-resource) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 04/14/16 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Untitled.png](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled.png?width=320&name=Untitled.png "Untitled.png")Suppose your only option for transporting your sick child to life-saving medical care was to use public transit. Imagine the physical and emotional strain—not to mention the risk of exposure to infection—of having to ride a bus, for instance, in order to reach the medical center where your child receives chemotherapy or a blood transfusion for sickle cell disease. Or, suppose you did not even have access to public transit and had no affordable way to transport your child to treatment at all. [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/reliable-transportation-an-invaluable-resource) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/reliable-transportation-an-invaluable-resource#comments-listing) Topics: [Pediatric Cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/pediatric-cancer), [Blood Disorders](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/blood-disorders), [childhood cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/childhood-cancer), [transportation](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/transportation) ## [Survive and Thrive: Late Effects of Cancer Treatment](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/survive-and-thrive-late-effects-of-cancer-treatment) Posted by [The Valerie Fund](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/author/the-valerie-fund) on 03/09/16 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/hubfs/title663328641.png)](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/survive-and-thrive-late-effects-of-cancer-treatment) As medical science allows us to become more proficient at saving the lives of pediatric cancer patients, their need for survivorship support in adolescence and adulthood has grown. Approximately two out of three children experience at least one long term side effect (late effect) of treatment. These side effects may affect any organ depending on the primary cancer diagnosis and the treatment the child received. These may include damage to the heart, lungs, kidneys, sexual organs, as well as cause psychosocial, emotional effects and learning difficulties. In addition, there may be difficulty in obtaining health and life insurance as well as possible discrimination in adulthood obtaining a job. [read more »](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/survive-and-thrive-late-effects-of-cancer-treatment) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/survive-and-thrive-late-effects-of-cancer-treatment#comments-listing) Topics: [Pediatric Cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/pediatric-cancer), [cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/cancer), [LITE](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/lite), [long term follow up](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/long-term-follow-up), [long term care](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/long-term-care), [childhood cancer](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/childhood-cancer), [side effects](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/side-effects), [late effects](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/late-effects) [Previous](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/topic/childhood-cancer/page/3) [All posts](https://blog.thevaleriefund.org/all) ## 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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