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Located in eight pediatric hospitals throughout the NJ, NY and metro Philadelphia areas.
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Every patient who enters any one of our centers is greeted by a team of specialists who support the entire family throughout treatment and healing.
Diagnosed at 1 Month - Hereditary Spherocytosis
The playroom at my Valerie Fund Center was so comforting when I was younger, and the themed treatment rooms made the doctor visits feel less scary. The medical and reception staff were genuinely kind and helpful to me during my illness. They explained my symptoms in medical terms, helping me understand why I was feeling fatigued and unwell. In my free time, I enjoy reading and hanging out with friends and family.
Diagnosed at Birth - Sickle Cell Disease
I have been treated at CHOP hematology my whole life. One of my favorite memories is playing “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” with my medical team. When I was younger, I had transfusions every other month, and I played that game every time I went there. I have had regular appointments every 3-4 months my whole life, and every one at the office still reflects on those memories.
Providing my family and I with a treatment center that has truly felt like a second home and staff that feels like family has helped us immensely, but it’s the other things that helps me more than one could understand. My Valerie Fund scholarship has allowed me to attend college and chase my dreams without having the financial stress and worries that millions of students face.
I am still currently in treatment, and will be beyond when I age out from The Valerie Fund Children’s Center soon. I enjoy watching and playing sports, and am pursuing a degree in sports communications, journalism, and media. I also write sports articles for fun and publish them on my personal website.
Diagnosed at 10 - A.R.M.S – Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma
Elia has an amazing experience every time she visits The Valerie Fund Children’s Center at Morristown Medical Center. They are always so caring and understanding. The Valerie Fund staff have gone out of their way to bring joy and a shine of happiness during this scary and worrying time. They always try to include and bring Elia out to be a part of their activities. When she finishes her treatment, Elia hopes to visit Disney World or another large amusement park. She is looking forward to returning to school and spending more time with her extended family.
Diagnosed at birth - Sickle Cell Disease
The staff at the center are all very nice, but Emily, the hematology social worker, stands out in particular. She is always ready to offer help and lift our spirits. No matter what we need, she is there for us—whether it’s checking in when Elsie is in the ER, arranging referrals, or coordinating the start of a new treatment. We love receiving treatment at The Valerie Fund Children’s Center. We love all the people there, and the way they provide care is amazing.
Diagnosed at 15 - Acute Myeloid Leukemia
One of my favorite memories from The Valerie Fund Center is when Kristen, my child-life specialist, organized a “Little Wish Day” just for me. Everyone dressed up, rang bells, and sang — it brought so much joy during a hard time and made me feel like a teenager again - not just a cancer patient.
The Valerie Fund has supported not just me, but my whole family. Kristen has been there emotionally. Chelsea helps with nutrition and meal support. Sarah and Ann, the social workers, connect us with resources, and Caitlin, my educational liaison, made sure I stayed on track with school.
Even while I’m still in treatment, I hold on to the things that make me feel like myself — spending time with family and friends, staying focused on school, and enjoying little moments like shopping, building Legos, or eating my favorite meals.
Diagnosed at birth - Sickle Cell Disease
Kace is always comfortable and has a happy time when he visits The Valerie Fund Children’s Center. He loves all the activities, and the staff are great at helping him when he feels down. They uplift his spirits with cool and fun things. The Valerie Fund Children’s Center has been a great help to our family. They provide great support and resources that help us navigate his disease.
Diagnosed at birth - Sickle Cell Disease
We were able to go to Camp Hole in the Wall with The Valerie Fund for their family weekend and we all had a blast doing the different activities. The doctors and nurses are so kind to us whenever we go to The Valerie Fund Children’s Center. When not in treatment, Leah loves playing Roblox.
DIagnosed at 10 months - Ewing's Sarcoma
The Valerie Fund Children’s Center has always provided Lorelei and our family with happy events to get through a terrible time. The people we have met who work for the Center have all been amazing and positive. The support from The Valerie Fund has been crucial in keeping our spirits up and providing a distraction during a hard time. Lorelei is three years post-treatment now. She is experiencing the life that a four-year-old should have. She goes to school, plays with friends, and has started cheering! She loves going to The Valerie Fund Children’s Center events and inspiring cheer in others.
PNET – Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor
My family and I first found out about my tumor in October. After I was released from the PICU, we had our first meeting at The Valerie Fund Children’s Center and everyone was dressed up in Halloween costumes. I’ll never forget the first meeting with Dr. Gregory because he was dressed as a cowboy. The Valerie Fund helped us out by providing funds to help make ends meet when there was no money to go back and forth to the hospital for treatments. I’ve been out of treatment for nearly 10 years now and am attending Sussex County Community College for Culinary Arts.
Diagnosed at 10 - Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Tara, our pediatric oncology social worker, has been a tremendous help, providing us with love and care throughout this journey. The support from The Valerie Fund has been critical, standing by us every step of the way. We received emergency assistance to help cover unexpected bills, which made a huge difference during a very stressful time. We are so close with Tara; she made sure we didn’t have any problems during treatment. Munachismo is now out of treatment and will be playing soccer in the spring.
Diagnosed at birth - Sickle Cell Disease
The doctors and nurses always take the time to listen and make sure we understand everything that’s happening. Their kindness and patience mean so much to us. Naveah loves the pet therapy — it’s the highlight of her visits and always brings a big smile to her face. The support we’ve received from The Valerie Fund has been unwavering.
Diagnosed at 15 months - B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
RJ loves visiting The Valerie Fund Children’s Center, especially fun visits from Kristin, our child life therapist. She always brings him Play-Doh, footballs, and his favorite toys to make visits fun. The Valerie Fund has become a family. They have allowed us to participate in fun events to make these challenging times a little better. RJ is still in treatment, but is looking forward to starting preschool and going to Disney World.
Diagnosed at birth - Sickle Cell Disease
The Valerie Fund has cheered me up and boosted my mood during hard times. I enjoyed visiting the Hole in the Wall Camp with The Valerie Fund and throwing axes, as well as participating in other fun activities. Outside of treatment, I enjoy chemistry and playing basketball.
Diagnosed at 2 - Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
During a very dark and difficult time, there are still some warm memories that stand out from our visits to the Valerie Fund Children’s Center. Such as the big smiles everyone — from reception to the nurses and doctors—gave Theo on the trip to his favorite chair. We’ll always remember Theo scampering off to raid the toy room, his endless snacks while watching cartoons, and the occasional nap under a nice warm blanket. We will never forget and appreciate the genuine care and affection everyone showed Theo. There were many difficult visits that were distressing, but the patience and warmth of the entire staff helped tremendously.
We will always remember the love, care, and support we felt during our visits. We trusted and believed that Theo was receiving the best possible care and that we were being looked after every step of the way. The Valerie Fund Children’s Center at Morristown helped make a very difficult time a bit easier by knowing that Theo was a top priority, regardless of where we were, what stage of treatment he was in, and even extending to after he completed treatment.
After completing treatment in December, Theo began Pre-K in March and absolutely loves going to school. He loves his teacher, has made friends, and was invited to his first birthday party, which melted our hearts.
Diagnosed at 11 - B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Vivienne attended Camp Happy Times with her big brother Cash. They could not have been more thrilled when they were picked up after camp. Both spoke a million miles a minute, with each cutting off the other one with a great memory or experience. Vivienne loved the rock wall and all of the great friends she made. We are so happy to be a part of The Valerie Fund. Each visit makes us feel like we are at home with close friends/family. The staff is so warm and personable, it makes long, hard days palatable. We are grateful for their kindness. We are also grateful for all of the resources they have been instrumental in securing for our family, from robots to gifts and care packages. They make a little girl smile and parents feel more at ease.
The Valerie Fund
2101 Millburn Avenue
Maplewood, NJ 07040
973-761-0422 :: Phone
973-761-6792 :: Fax
