For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation

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For Pete's Sake

enables cancer patients and their loved ones the opportunity to strengthen, deepen and unify their relationships by creating unforgettable and lasting respite vacations.

Community Events News Highlights

For Pete's Sake relies on community events, planned by volunteers, to help us give people a break from cancer. To learn more about our event process, please contact our office 267-708-0510 or e-mail info@takeabreakfromcancer.org.

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Aug 10 - 43rd Annual Captain Bill Gallagher 10 Mile Island Run

Join over 1,000 runners at the 43rd Annual Captain Bill Gallagher 10 Mile Island Run in SI…
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Sep 16 - Dave Duemler Memorial Golf Outing

We invite you to join us on Monday, September 16, 2013 for the First Dave Duemler Memorial…
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Oct 7 - 14th Annual Peter R. Bossow, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament

Join us at the prestigious Commonwealth National Golf Club for a spectacular day of golf…
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Community Events

Upcoming Community Events6/30/13, Bonnie Adams is hosting a National Cancer Survivors…
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FPS Honors Jim Thomas with Executive Leaders Radio CEO Philanthropy Award

A Who’s Who of business leaders in the Philadelphia area received recognition for community philanthropy at a special event on June 5th - ELR CEO Philanthropy Awards Breakfast, sponsored by Executive Leaders Radio Program, the #1 rated business news program in the region, also Nationally Syndicated in over 16 states nationwide. The awards were presented to each selected CEO by the non-profit they support. For Pete’s Sake nominated Jim Thomas, President of ASTM International, on behalf of the continued partnership between ASTM International and For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation. Jim Thomas and his employees have supported For Pete’s Sake with financial and volunteer support since 2005. For Pete’s Sake provides adult cancer patients and their loved ones with cost-free and care-free breaks from cancer.
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Montco Radio Collects Donations for Backpack Buddies

Montco Radio, Montgomery County Community College’s student-run Internet radio station, is collecting items in support of For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation’s “Backpack Buddies” program. For Pete’s Sake is a non-profit organization, based in Plymouth Meeting, that enables qualifying adult cancer patients, their caregivers and loved ones to “take a break from cancer” by granting them a one-week, expenses-paid vacation.
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FPS Founder, Marci Schankweiler, Wins SmartCEO Brava! Award

SmartCEO’s Brava! Awards program celebrates top female CEOs who combine their irrepressible entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for giving back to the community. Brava! award winners are exemplary leaders of their companies and in the community who encourage local philanthropy, mentor fellow CEOs and set their companies on the path to tremendous growth. Each year, an independent panel of business leaders selects 25 Brava! winners based on applications submitted. SmartCEO shares their inspiring stories in SmartCEO magazine and celebrates their success at an awards celebration.
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FPS Honors Jim Thomas with Executive Leaders Radio CEO Philanthropy Award

A Who’s Who of business leaders in the Philadelphia area received recognition for community philanthropy at a special event on June 5th - ELR CEO Philanthropy Awards Breakfast, sponsored by Executive Leaders Radio Program, the #1 rated business news program in the region, also Nationally Syndicated in over 16 states nationwide. The awards were presented to each selected CEO by the non-profit they support. For Pete’s Sake nominated Jim Thomas, President of ASTM International, on behalf of the continued partnership between ASTM International and For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation. Jim Thomas and his employees have supported For Pete’s Sake with financial and volunteer support since 2005. For Pete’s Sake provides adult cancer patients and their loved ones with cost-free and care-free breaks from cancer.
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Main Line Parent Features For Pete's Sake

Sometimes, you simply need to get away from it all. For Pete’s Sake helps families battling cancer do just that, giving them a vacation to relax, rejuvenate, and refresh for the often difficult road ahead of them.
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FPS Founder, Marci Schankweiler, Wins SmartCEO Brava! Award

SmartCEO’s Brava! Awards program celebrates top female CEOs who combine their irrepressible entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for giving back to the community. Brava! award winners are exemplary leaders of their companies and in the community who encourage local philanthropy, mentor fellow CEOs and set their companies on the path to tremendous growth. Each year, an independent panel of business leaders selects 25 Brava! winners based on applications submitted. SmartCEO shares their inspiring stories in SmartCEO magazine and celebrates their success at an awards celebration.
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For Pete's Sake

Aug 10 - 43rd Annual Captain Bill Gallagher 10 Mile Island Run

Sep 16 - Dave Duemler Memorial Golf Outing

Oct 7 - 14th Annual Peter R. Bossow, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament

Community Events

FPS Honors Jim Thomas with Executive Leaders Radio CEO Philanthropy Award

Montco Radio Collects Donations for Backpack Buddies

FPS Founder, Marci Schankweiler, Wins SmartCEO Brava! Award

FPS Honors Jim Thomas with Executive Leaders Radio CEO Philanthropy Award

Main Line Parent Features For Pete's Sake

FPS Founder, Marci Schankweiler, Wins SmartCEO Brava! Award

Stay updated — join our online community!

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Brandywine Realty Trust

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