47th Annual Captain Bill Gallagher 10 Mile Island Run

Join Team FPS in the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol’s Annual Captain Bill Gallagher 10 Mile Island Run! This ten mile running race along South Jersey’s ocean front utilizes chip timing. A must for runners looking for something slightly different from the traditional road race!

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Welcome Summer!

Our Founder, Pete Bossow, Jr. loved summer and the special memories he created with friends and family. Make a donation today to help FPS families make memories this summer! If made before June 30th, your donation will be MATCHED by the Borkowski Family Foundation! Read a letter from our founder here.

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We Make a Difference!

Check out our Annual Report and the impact our donors had on families facing cancer

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3rd Annual Buttoned-Up BBQ

Join us in Stone Harbor, NJ for a BBQ dinner, open bar, music provided by DJ Storgy, raffle, admission (and transportation) to the event’s after party at The Whitebrier and more!

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Giving people
a break from Cancer

For Pete’s Sake enables cancer patients and their loved ones to strengthen, deepen and unify their relationships by creating unforgettable and lasting respite vacations.

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Give a Break From Cancer

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Shop For a Cause!

Booking a vacation and want to help give an FPS family their own vacation? Like to shop on Amazon? Know a friend with cancer that would enjoy receiving a care package? Have a child that loves music? Click here to check out our favorite cause-minded companies that give a portion of their sales to FPS and support them today!

Get Involved with FPS

Can’t give a financial contribution? There are many great ways to help people take a break from cancer. FPS hosts several major events throughout the year, and also many community organized events. We are always looking for hosts, sponsors, donors and volunteers.

Learn How

Are you an adult cancer patient? Our mission is to provide adult cancer patients, their caregivers and their children with a break from cancer at one of our respite locations. Respite locations are decided based on availability and we cannot promise a specific respite location when you inquire.

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In your own words, what is the mission of For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation?*

Are you a healthcare professional? If you are a first time nominator, you must schedule a brief phone in-service to educate yourself with our mission and guidelines. If you are a repeat nominator, please feel free to submit your nomination via the forms you have on file.