Honor Karina's memory with a gift in her name.
This homepage gathers meaningful ways for friends, family, and neighbors to give in Karina's name. Each gift is a way to remember her, carry her love forward, and support causes chosen to honor her memory.
Karina's Team
A loving way to remember Karina
Giving in Karina's name is a way to honor her memory with generosity, care, and purpose. Karina's family has chosen organizations and causes that reflect her spirit, and help continue her legacy of love and compassion.
Donation Options
Give in Karina's name
The Jimmy Fund Walk
Every year I walk for Karina to raise funds for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
- Dana-Farber is a leading cancer research and treatment center, and the Jimmy Fund supports its mission.
- The Walk is a great way to honor Karina's memory and support the fight against cancer.
- Donations help fund research, patient care, and support services for children and adults with cancer.
The Boston House
The Boston House provides lodging and support for families of children receiving treatment at Dana-Farber. Rachel, Karina and I stayed there during Karina's treatment, and it was a lifeline for us.
- Donations help cover lodging, meals, and support services for families during their child's treatment.
- When donating, check the "Make this donation in someone's honor" and then enter Karina Montag
Roc Solid Foundation
Roc Solid provides Ready Bags and play structures for children going through cancer treatment. We used the bag at every appointment, and the play structure was built for us as a way to memorialize Karina to her siblings.
- The Ready Bag was very helpful for us during Karina's treatment, and the play structure is a lasting tribute to her memory.
- When donating, you can select to dedicate your donation in Karina's memory.
Blood and Platelet Donation
Platelet and blood donations are critical for children undergoing cancer treatment. Karina received many transfusions during her treatment, and we are grateful to the donors who helped her.
- Regional blood centers often have specific eligibility requirements for donors, so please check their guidelines before donating.
- Please donate platelets, they are always in high demand for children undergoing cancer treatment.
How giving honors Karina
Memorial giving should feel clear, personal, and easy to act on.
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Honor Karina's memory through causes and organizations chosen by her family.
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Impact the lives of children and families facing cancer, just as Karina's life impacted those around her.
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Ensure that pediatric cancer research, treatment, and support services continue to grow and improve for future generations.
Every gift in Karina's name helps her memory continue to bring love into the world.
Each donation is a way to honor Karina's life, support causes she cared about, and make a difference for children and families facing cancer. Thank you for giving in her name.