The Valerie Fund News

The Valerie Fund’s Annual Walk & 5K scheduled for June 7th

Fundraiser for kids battling cancer and blood disorder in Verona Park
20 Years Together – Connection, Community, Commitment

(March 19,2025 Maplewood NJ ) Celebrating 20 years of supporting The Valerie Fund at the Walk & 5K is a testament to the strength of our community and the enduring spirit of hope. Together, we've raised awareness and funds for children with cancer and blood disorders, creating a lasting impact on their lives and families.

This milestone highlights the connections with our friendships and community bonds we've forged along the way. We are united by a shared commitment to providing love, care, and support to our Valerie Fund children. Each step we take is a step toward brighter futures for these brave kids.

The Kids Color Run, sponsored by The Learning Express, is back again this year.  Please contact Leah DelPiano at ldepiano@thevaleriefund.org if you are interested in any sponsorship opportunities.

Thank you to our sponsors for the ongoing support of our amazing Valerie Fund Kids and their family.

Special thanks to Ed and Sue Goldstein, our founders and presenting sponsors. Thank you to JAG Physical Therapy for being our exclusive run sponsor. Thank you to RWJ Barnabas, Atlantic Health, Burger King, CBS TV, Oritani Charitable Foundation, Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, CBOE, Hope and Heroes,  Servier, Village Supermarkets, Inserra Shoprite, St. Joseph’s Health, Tyler Hill Camp, Pfizer, and West Deptford Energy Group.

ALMOST FOURTEEN  MILLION DOLLARS AND COUNTING! We can fight childhood cancers and blood disorders….. together!  To learn more about the event and to register for the Sanctioned 5K race and the Walk, go tohttps://thevaleriefund.org/Walk2025/  Many questions can be answered by referring to the website’s FAQ tab or call The Valerie Fund offices at 973-761-0422. 

After their nine-year-old daughter Valerie succumbed to cancer, Sue and Ed Goldstein were determined that no family should have to travel great distances to receive superior medical care. Along with a group of close friends, they began fundraising efforts from their living room---tireless work that would lead to the 1977 opening of New Jersey’s first pediatric oncology facility at Summit Overlook’s Hospital. More than forty-nine  years later, The Valerie Fund’s mission remains that of supporting comprehensive health care for children battling cancer and blood disorders.

The Valerie Fund addresses the most immediate needs of patients and families whose lives are suddenly and dramatically upended. Core services provide emotional, practical, and financial support complementing state-of-the art medical treatment at seven Valerie Fund Children’s Centers located in New Jersey, New York and metro Philadelphia. The hallmark of The Valerie Fund services ensures that families and hospitals do not have to rely on insurance reimbursements to receive the range of support of a multi-disciplinary team including a staff of social workers, psychologists, child life specialists, and educational liaisons. More than 6,000 children with cancer and blood disorders are treated annually---a network that is one of the largest of its kind in the country.

For more information, please contact Bunny Flanders, Director of Marketing and Communications at bflanders@thevaleriefund.org.

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