The Kara Fund

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We bring comfort, love, and community to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families 💚

Our Vision

-To lessen the financial and emotional burden of children and their families as
they cope with a life-threatening illness.
-To make The Kara Fund a wide-reaching community effort, involving young
adults both locally and in other parts of the United States.
-To ensure that involvement in The Kara Fund is a positive and rewarding
experience.

10/31/2026

To celebrate Halloween, we wanted to share a few sweet memories of Kara in costume through the years 🎃

Wishing you a safe and happy day making memories with the people you love!

10/27/2026

The school year is well underway, but we’re looking back at a day that helped get it started 💚

Children living with sickle cell disease and their families gathered with their Upstate Medical University care teams at Onondaga Lake Park for the Sickle Cell Back-to-School Picnic.

The Kara Fund was proud to provide backpacks filled with school supplies and a barbecue lunch, while fun and games gave families a chance to relax, laugh, and enjoy time together.

Thank you to everyone who helped make it a special day!

10/21/2026

Sometimes, making a difference means helping a family worry a little less during an incredibly difficult time.

For the Puccia family, a little help with food and gas expenses during their daughter's hospital stay meant they could focus more on what mattered most.

These are the moments that remind us why we do what we do 💚

10/19/2026

Click the link in the comments and vote for your favorite local charity, The Kara Fund 💚❤

Winning Local "Give Back" Events like this one helps our organization support even more local families in need.

VOTING HAS ENDED. Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate and vote. No more votes will be counted after 6 am this morning.

IT’S TIME TO VOTE!

We appreciate everyone who took the time to share a cause close to your heart! ❤️ Now it’s time to vote! 🗳️

📅 Voting is open now through October 22!

Every vote counts! Share this post and help your favorite nonprofit get the support they deserve. 🧡

👇 CLICK THE LINK IN THE COMMENTS TO VOTE!

10/16/2026

⚽ A special day at ESM!

Kara MacDougall was a proud ESM student, a fierce athlete, and someone who made a lasting impression on everyone around her.

Her spirit continues to live on through the ESM soccer community, which comes together each year to honor her memory and support The Kara Fund's mission of helping children with serious illnesses and their families.

This year's ESM Soccer Day was another wonderful example of that community spirit, raising $10,045!

A heartfelt thank-you to the players, coaches, families, volunteers, and everyone who helped make this special day possible.

And a special thank-you to Jaime Alvarez Photography for capturing these wonderful moments! 💚

10/14/2026

⚾ We're looking back at a special day in September when The Kara Fund brought children and their families together for a fun-filled afternoon at the Syracuse Mets game!

A special thank you to the Syracuse University Women's Basketball student-athletes representing Athletes Who Care for joining us and helping make the day even more memorable.

See more photos from our day at the ballpark! 💚
https://thekarafund.org/event/the-kara-fund-at-the-ballpark/

10/13/2026

Kara Fund Followers we need your help! Nominated us for the Heid's Of Liverpool Give Back at their Trunk or Treat event.

Here's How:
1️⃣ Click on the post below
2️⃣ Tag us in the comments "The Kara Fund"

It's that simple! Thank you for your support. 🎃

IT’S TIME TO NOMINATE!

Who’s your favorite local non-profit? Help us choose this year’s recipient of our Trunk or Treat Give Back! 🧡💜

👇 TAG YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL NON-PROFIT IN THE COMMENTS to get them in the running!

📣 Nominations are open NOW, and next week, you’ll have the chance to vote for your favorite!

Let’s come together to support the amazing organizations making a difference in our community. 🧡 GIVING BACK WHILE BUILDING COMMUNITY!

10/08/2026

Big Love. Small Wins. 💚

For families caring for a child with a serious illness, sometimes the smallest things make a meaningful difference.

The Kara Fund is here to provide practical help and heartfelt support – from vital items families need in their daily lives to simple acts of care that can make a difficult day a little easier.

Because when a family is facing something big, even a small win can mean a lot.

Follow along as we share the people, programs and everyday moments that make The Kara Fund so special.

05/05/2026

⛳ Only 1 Month to Go! ⛳

We’re just ONE MONTH away from The Kara Fund Golf Tournament, and the excitement is building!

A few spots for foursomes are still available—but they’re filling up fast. Don’t miss your chance to be part of an incredible day of golf, community, and support for a great cause.

📅 Date: June 20
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM Registration | 10:00 AM Sh***un Start
📍 Location: Rogues’ Roost Golf Club
💲 Cost: $125 per golfer

Secure your spot today: https://thekarafund.org/event/annual-golf-tournament/

Grab your team, hit the greens, and help make a difference. We can’t wait to see you there!

Get ready to swing into action at the Kara Fund Annual Golf Tournament — a day of friendly competition and heartfelt purpose. Gather your foursome for a fun Captain & Crew format, enjoy breakfast as you register at 8:30 AM, and hit the greens for a 10:00 AM Sh***un Start. Your donation covers a fu...

Address

8328 Eva Circle
Cicero, NY
13039

Telephone

+13153453354

Website

https://thekarafund.org/, https://thekarafund.org/donate/

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