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The McMahon Family published an op-ed in PennLive detailing their support of the nation’s first Cancer Respite Center! Read their piece about their parents’ final gift and how it will help [...]

When Rachel (age 51) finished her final round of chemotherapy in October, followed by surgery in November, she carried more than physical exhaustion into the winter months. Like so many patients [...]

For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation (FPS) is excited to partner with Glanzmann Subaru on the Subaru Share the Love Event for our 13th year! Nationally, the Share the Love campaign is in its [...]

I hope you are enjoying a weekend with family, friends, and loved ones filled with summer fun, sunshine and picnics! September 1 always holds a special place in my heart because it is the day [...]

This week we mourn the passing of James Joseph Murray. “Our favorite leprechaun” – that is how Jimmy would identify himself whenever he called the FPS office. While he is well known for his [...]

For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation was recently featured on WBRE-TV, an NBC affiliate serving Northeastern Pennsylvania! Reporter Sydney Kostus sat down with Senator Lisa Baker, [...]

A heartfelt thank you to the 375 attendees who joined us in celebrating 25 years of respite at the For Pete’s Sake Gala on 2.1.25! With your generosity, we raised over $296,000, ensuring that [...]

By: Julia Neff Awilda, 51 Breast Cancer Awilda was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021. As a single parent of two children, she experienced struggles from treatment and financial worries. She [...]