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50 Years of Hope: Valerie Fund Aids Kids with Cancer
6 Jun
Summary
- The Valerie Fund supports over 6,500 children annually with comprehensive care.
- Founded in honor of Valerie Goldstein, who died of cancer in 1976.
- The organization provides emotional and medical support to young patients.
The Valerie Fund is marking a significant milestone, celebrating 50 years of dedicated service to children facing cancer and blood disorders. This New Jersey nonprofit provides comprehensive care, impacting over 6,500 young lives each year.
Founded in 1976 by Sue and Ed Goldstein, the organization honors their daughter Valerie, who passed away from Ewing's Sarcoma at age three. The Goldsteins established The Valerie Fund after experiencing the difficulties of traveling for their daughter's treatment.
The fund operates eight centers across the region, offering essential medical treatment alongside crucial emotional and psychological support. Services include social workers, psychologists, and child life specialists who help navigate the challenges of illness.
Families like the Sibbalds have found immense support through The Valerie Fund, with 11-year-old Johnny currently undergoing leukemia treatment. His mother described the organization's impact as making an "impossible journey" feel manageable.
The annual Valerie Fund Walk/5K Run is scheduled for Saturday in Verona, New Jersey, with options to donate online to support their ongoing mission of hope and healing.
