Testimonials from Our Patient Families

The first weekend I heard of Embrace Kids Foundation was the weekend of my son’s diagnosis. The word “embrace” is truly a perfect description. It sums up what the foundation provides not only for the children but for their families as well. Among the many things we received – a care bag, nursing care, kindness and even just someone to talk with – Embrace Kids is there for us. Most recently, when my son was hospitalized, I found we were behind on our bills. Embrac...Read more

I still remember the day we were introduced to Embrace Kids Foundation when my daughter was first admitted into the hospital. We were really trying to get our emotions out and Embrace Kids appeared as an angel with a big smile and open arms. From that day onwards until today, the charity has been in our hearts. Soon after, you connected us with the Delta Gamma sorority sisters through the program that matches Rutgers student organizations with patient families (RU4Kids Program). In these diff...Read more

I would like to take this time and let you know how much our family has benefited from all of the services Embrace Kids Foundation offers. We are a family of six – Alex, 19, Anthony, 16, Jacklyn, 13 and Kyle, 11. Jacklyn was diagnosed on New Year’s Eve 2008, and due to her challenging treatment regimen and surgeries, we have had to go from a two -income family to a one-income family. Large medical deductibles, co-pays for medicines and supplies, mortgages, college tuition, utiliti...Read more

My name is Monique Slaughter and my son Brian E. Cutler, Jr. was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia on March 19, 2009. Throughout my son’s chemo treatment, Embrace Kids has been very helpful to me, and I am grateful to God to have an organization like yours.

Thank you for all that Embrace Kids has done for my family.

-Monique Slaughter

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Embrace Kids for the recent gracious financial assistance. This comes at a time where every bit helps. I have been unemployed since January. When my son, Alex, was diagnosed with Germ Cell Cancer in June we were devastated. Since then my time is dedicated to his care, 24/7.

The services provided by Embrace Kids is invaluable. Learning of a child’s catastrophic illness is extremely difficult. To immediately become thrust int...Read more

Back on July 27, 2009, I was told that my daughter Casey has acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This was the day that my whole world began to change, and for Casey, the end of the world. “Cancer” was now going to become a common word in our home, and so was Embrace Kids Foundation.
As we began our journey back and forth to the hospital for clinic visits, treatments and surgery, Embrace Kids Foundation was there. The foundation’s generous gift of an art set has caused Casey...Read more

I would like to thank everyone at Embrace Kids Foundation for the financial help that was given to me. My daughter Shatera Hutchinson, a sickle cell patient, was in the hospital for most of the month of June and I didn’t know how I was going to pay my bills. Your organization is a life saver. It is hard enough for me to see my child sick and in the hospital, and to add financial worries on top of that, puts a strain on parents.

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for...Read more

Thanks to Embrace Kids Foundation for your generosity and looking out for the families of children with sickle cell and blood diseases, such as ours, who are in financial need.  Helping to pay my bills this month is a great financial burden lifted from my family.

Thanks again for your kind spirit in providing support and encouragement for the families.

-Althea Thomas-Peterkin

In my native language, there is a saying “the left hand always needs the help of the right hand.” For three years, Embrace Kids Foundation has been helping me throughout my various trials dealing with sickle cell disease and has provided many needs since I started at Middlesex County College. My love for education gives my life purpose, and because of you I am able to continue this semester of 2009. I am writing this note to say thank you from the bottom of my heart and for once a...Read more

My child Alexis Ponzio was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor in March of 2008. Having something like this happen is absolutely horrible, but we have to face these problems and do as much as we can for our children. Having a foundation as amazing as Embrace Kids makes it a lot easier, as this charity has been a wonderful help for me. There have been times that I felt like I couldn’t do it. This foundation has helped me with financial assistance with my rent and car. Also, they connected me with...Read more