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All About the Fund supports comprehensive health care services focusing on psychosocial programs for children with cancer and blood disorders close to home. About What We Do Your participation, time or financial gift ensures that children get everything they need to receive the most effective treatment. Ways to Help Our Annual Walk Event Donate or Join a Team Visit the 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 Our Centers Children’s Hospital of Phila/Voorhees Columbia University Medical Center Monmouth Medical Center Morristown Medical Center Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Overlook Medical Center St. Joseph’s Children Hospital Supporting children with cancer and blood disorders since 1976 Blog Jersey Mikes Helps Jersey Kids.....Again Posted by on 03/01/24 Tweet Jersey Mike’s Subs is once again partnering with for theMonth of Giving” campaign. During the month of March, customers will have the option to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or donate $1, $3, or $5 when placing their order. read more » 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Philantrophy , Jersey Mike’s Meet the Team... Posted by on 01/22/24 Tweet Name: Katelyn Weissman Position / Title: Development Manager When did you start: July 2022 read more » 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Meet the Staff Meet the 2023 Ambassadors - Part Two Posted by on 11/15/23 Tweet The 32nd Annual Thanksgiving Ball Gala is coming up on November 17th and we can’t wait! Each year, 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. read more » 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: ambassadors , thanksgiving ball gala Meet the 2023 Ambassadors - Part One Posted by on 10/26/23 Tweet The 32nd Annual Thanksgiving Ball Gala is coming up on November 17th and we can’t wait! Each year, 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. read more » 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: ambassadors , thanksgiving ball gala Meet The Team... Posted by on 09/08/23 Tweet Name: Kelly Rossiter read more » 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Meet the Staff The American Express Charity Tournament at Baltusrol Golf Club Posted by on 08/28/23 Tweet The American Express Golf Tournament , held at the exclusive Baltusrol Golf Club , is the highlight of the summer for many supporters of . One doesn’t need to look far to understand the success of this fundraising event. Steve Squeri, Chairman and CEO of American Express, has been a valued partner for over two decades. Under his leadership, this annual golf tournament held at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, NJ achieves new heights every year. read more » 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: american express , baltusrol Morgan Stanley Rec Day 2023 Posted by on 07/11/23 Tweet The 2023 Morgan Stanley Rec Day for was held at Turtle Back Zoo, offering a fun and engaging outdoor experience for all participants. More than 300 patients and their families were welcomed to the Zoo on May 7th by Morgan Stanley volunteers, and and Camp Happy Times staff. The volunteers welcomed the families and distributed the blue Morgan Stanley Rec Day t-shirts to the attendees. The families enjoyed lunch, rode the carousel, went on an African adventure and fed the giraffes, interacted with sting rays and sharks in the Touch Tank, and rode the Zoo train. read more » 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: patients , rec day 2023 Walk & 5K Run Recap Posted by on 07/10/23 Tweet Walk & 5K returned to the spring, as we came together with our Valerie Fund Community on June 10 th . This is one of our favorite days of the year, as we see our patients and their families come together with their supporters to celebrate and honor their strength and courage. The springtime weather in Verona Park made it the perfect setting for this magical event. read more » 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: walk , events , jag-one physical therapy 2023 Kids Ice Cancer Posted by on 06/27/23 Tweet The Kids Ice Cancer exhibition game benefiting took place on June 2, 2023 at Codey Arena in West Orange, NJ. Organizer, Andrew Low, assembled two all-star teams of up-and-coming young hockey talent to be found in New Jersey. The pucks flew, many goals were scored and fundraising records were broken. read more » 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: community events , Kids Ice Cancer Life, Interrupted - Annie’s Story Continued Posted by on 03/07/23 Tweet I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Burkitt lymphoma and so began my journey at Center in Goryeb’s Children’s Hospital. I felt spoiled most days, as the nurses, mind and body team, doctors and other people at the center would always go above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable, even though at that point that was impossible. They would book me massages, reiki treatments and aromatherapy sessions. I was able to play with the service dogs too. My nurses encouraged me to focus on getting better however that may have looked. My doctors rallied around me as I would shave my head and put new symbols in it every time. We would discuss my education and what I planned to do with it down the road. My team at the Valerie Center in Morristown became my best friends. read more » 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Pediatric Cancer , walkathon , team captains All posts Next 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. 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