Young Friends of FPS Meet and Greet

Join us on Thursday, June 14th at Misconduct Traven for a Happy Hour to learn more about our Young Friends Group!

We Need Your Input!

We are looking to expand our engagement with our Young Friends community and need the insight of our Young Friends demographic. If you are in your 20’s or 30’s, please complete our survey.

Take the Survey!

For Pete’s Sake on Comcast Newsmakers

Our Founder and CEO, Marci Schankweiler, was interview by Comcast Newsmakers about the importance of a break from cancer for patients, their caregivers and their children.

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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.

Traveler Stories

Candace Syres

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Heather Frey

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Julie Hlebik

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Shilpa Jhingan

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David Eck

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Give a Break From Cancer

Make a Donation Today!

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.

Name*
Email*
Phone Number*
Cancer Type*
Treatment Center*
Oncologist Name*
How did you hear about FPS?*
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.