For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation

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.

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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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Community Events

Upcoming Community EventsDan Schultz's Drinks and Donations Birthday Celebration on M…
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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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A Different Kind of Sunday for Valley View Church

Valley View Church took their Sunday service to Citizens Bank Park and walked with their member, Joanna Little, at For Pete's Sake, Walk!
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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 Night at the Phillies!

Support For Pete's Sake and buy tickets to the July 8th Phillies game versus the Washington Nationals.
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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

Community Events

Montco Radio Collects Donations for Backpack Buddies

FPS Founder, Marci Schankweiler, Wins SmartCEO Brava! Award

A Different Kind of Sunday for Valley View Church

Main Line Parent Features For Pete's Sake

FPS Founder, Marci Schankweiler, Wins SmartCEO Brava! Award

For Pete's Sake Night at the Phillies!

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