Karen’s Story
Karen Tobias, a 53 year-old wife, mother, grandmother and registered nurse died on July 4, 2002 after a five-year battle with breast cancer.
During her five-year battle, the essence of Karen never faded away. Her fighting spirit, passion for life, family and concern for the well being of complete strangers never diminished. Karen Would Not Give Cancer an Inch. She spent her time providing hope and joy for all those around her. Her love was her family, especially her grandchildren, and she was blessed with three beautiful grandchildren during the last 2.5 years of her life. Even at the toughest of times, her smile, New York sense of humor and love of life was close to the surface.
The Ride for Karen is a way for Karen’s family and friends to keep her dream alive, to continue her mission of - Building Hope – one cancer patient, and family, at a time.
Below are letters written by Karen’s husband and son, shortly after her death, which describes her story in their own words.
A Letter For Karen From Her Husband Kal
A Poem And Letter For Karen From Her Son Kirk
