One month before her 14th birthday, Karyn Glick was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia. Despite receiving the best treatment available, including a bone marrow transplant, Karyn succumbed to the disease just eleven months later on March 18, 1996. From Karyn’s death and the loss sustained by her family and friends, the Karyn Research Fund was born.

The Karyn Research Fund supports a Fellow from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America whose research focuses on earlier detection, improved treatment, and ultimately, the prevention of pediatric cancers. The Fund also supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the single largest center in the US dedicated to the treatment and research of pediatric cancer and other childhood catastrophic diseases. We hope and anticipate that one day soon a humane and effective cure will be found so that no one else will have to suffer the loss of a beloved child, sibling, friend or valued community member to this terrible disease.

Seven years ago, Party at the Piers was created as a means of building financial support for the Karyn Research Fund. Having raised over $175,000 thus far, it has been a huge success thanks to the huge crowds and charitable donations. Each year Party at the Piers celebrates the memory of a vivacious, witty, and generous friend. We hope you’ll join us on Saturday night, June 5!

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