Our Cancer Journey

Mary Rose is 46 years old with breast cancer. A single mother, she has described her cancer journey as a roller coaster. When she received her diagnosis, she resolved to stay strong for her three boys. She continued to work during chemotherapy and radiation because she didn’t have a choice. She scheduled her chemo for Thursdays so she could recover over the weekend and return to work on Monday. She is thankful that she’s only missed 5 days of work through treatment.  Unfortunately, she has missed so much time with her children.

Mary Rose shared, “This has been difficult for me but I kept it all in for my kids. A Travel Respite would allow me to spend lost time with my boys.”

Mary Rose is pictured above with two of her sons at our FPS Family Beach Day in June – right before she was able to experience an FPS Travel Respite! Our Beach Day is part of the support services we offer our families beyond the respite – social gatherings and emotional support for families in the FPS Travel and Staycation Respite programs. We were so pleased that Mary Rose and her family could join over 100 other FPS patients, caregivers and kids for a fun day of community and friendship!

Our Break From Cancer

Mary Rose and her three sons enjoyed a Travel Respite to Little Drummer Boy Resort in July. Below, watch a video about what this respite meant to her!

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Our Stories

Our Travelers take a break from what life with cancer has become with doctor visits, surgery, tests and treatment. Through a unique gift of time together, they create priceless magical, memorable moments, experience immeasurable joy amidst devastating crisis, confront cancer hardships together and find emotional healing, hope and happiness during an uncertain and tumultuous time.