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FPS shared data about the importance of individual and community respite as supportive care for adult cancer patients, their caregivers and their families. Read our abstract here!      

Eagles Community RedZone Presented by Philadelphia Insurance companies honored C.B. Community Schools, Carelink Community Support Services, Chimes and For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite at the [...]

Many thanks to all those who made our Cornhole Tournament a smashing success! What a fantastic day with sunny weather, great company, delicious food and awesome play –all for a great cause of [...]

Twelve days after my 53rd birthday I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. A month later I had a bilateral mastectomy, began chemotherapy and felt the stinging effects of cancer’s isolation. [...]

Do you and your family need to take a respite from daily living and the many changes we have experienced since March?  FPS has the perfect opportunity for some time away to reconnect and recharge [...]

4 years ago, Jared set off on a quest to cycle cross country and raise funds for FPS families to take a break from cancer. 18 days into his journey, he was struck by a truck and left paralyzed. [...]

June 23, 2020  – Our 21st Annual Planning Meeting went Virtual! On Tuesday, June 23rd, FPS hosted its Annual Meeting via Zoom with the Board and Advisory Board members present. The Annual [...]

April 22, 2020  – Celebrating Earth Day by Making Memories!  Fifty years ago, Earth Day began on April 22, 1970, with the hopes to bring awareness to better care for our natural world. This [...]

April 9, 2020  – For Pete’s Sake, Make Memories! Fun for All  We want to remind you that at a time where so many aspects of our lives may feel like they’ve been put on hold, [...]