It is difficult to understand the effect of a serious childhood illness—on the patient or loving family members or friends—if you have not experienced it personally. A new publication of The Valerie Fund is an attempt to bridge that gap. Voices of The Valerie Fund is a compilation of quotations, photos, poems, song lyrics and drawings collected from our patients and their families. It offers the opportunity to learn how childhood cancer and blood disorders has affected their hopes, fears, and dreams in their own words, through their artwork, and from the remarkable expressions on their beautiful faces. The creation of the book was a team effort involving TVF co-founder and professional writer Sue Goldstein, writer/editor, Rhonda Silver. The team sent requests to patients, former patients, and family members, asking them to describe in any format they wanted their journey through childhood illness. What came back was nothing short of extraordinary in terms of insight, emotion, honesty and sheer power. Also striking is the humor and optimism that permeates the book. This year’s Thanksgiving Ball guests received copies of Voices of The Valerie Fund.
It will also be available at our Centers for patients and families to read and draw strength from, particularly those new to a diagnosis. Long range plans include adding material to the book and publishing it with the intent of marketing it to an outside audience, helping to raise awareness of The Valerie Fund as well as to provide hope and support to anyone dealing with the trauma of childhood illness.
Jersey Mike’s raises over 1.8 million to support The Valerie Fund
Jersey Mike’s Subs Raises Record-Breaking $25 Million in March for Local Charities Nationwide April 3, 2024 – The Valerie Fund joined forces with 132 Jersey Mike’s Subs in New Jersey and New York for the 14th Annual March “Month of...
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EAT A SUB: BE A VALERIE FUND HERO
Jersey Mike’s Celebrates 14th Annual “Month of Giving” Maplewood, January 30, 2024 – The Valerie Fund is joining forces with over 130 Jersey Mike’s Subs across the entire state of New Jersey for the 14th Annual March “Month...
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Statement from The Valerie Fund on FDA Approval of Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapies
The Valerie Fund is elated at the announcement of the FDA approval of the new gene therapies for sickle cell disease. We are filled with hope at the impact access to this treatment will have on the lives of...
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The Valerie Fund Walk & JAG-ONE Physical Therapy 5K Run raises money for local children with cancer and blood disorders
Maplewood, N.J., June 27, 2023 - On Saturday, June 10, more than 2,000 supporters united for a one mile walk around the beautiful Verona Park in Essex County, joining to honor and celebrate the courage, bravery, and resilience of...
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Donate $1 at your local Burger King to support The Valerie Fund
Over 100 Burger King restaurants support kids with cancer and blood disorders. Once again this year, Burger King franchise owners in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut are supporting The Valerie Fund with a coupon campaign. This partnership has been...
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The Valerie Fund Walk/5K Presented by Ed and Sue Goldstein and JAG Physical Therapy