Young Professionals Society
Network, volunteer and learn the impact of philanthropy in changing lives!
Our Founder, Pete Bossow, was 30 years old when he died of cancer and started FPS. He saw other young people struggling with advanced stage disease and wanted to make the journey easier on them with the gift of respite. Let’s live like Pete and help move our mission forward for young families.
Join our Society and engage with young professionals, cancer ambassadors and emerging leaders (ages 21 to 35) through social, networking and fundraising events. Membership is easy and requires only your commitment of $10 per month to FPS. Your generosity is a restricted gift that directly supports a family experiencing cancer through respite. As a YPS member, you will also become part of the Respite Circle, a dedicated community of monthly donors whose ongoing support helps provide respite experiences to families when they need them most.
Membership Benefits:
A $10 monthly donation gives you:
- Networking Happy Hours
- Access to FPS Board Members and Meetings
- Professional development opportunities
- Discounted Gala tickets
- Volunteer opportunities
- Member Gift
YPS Committee Members
From left to right: Ben Tornambe, Mike Minghenelli, Andrew Ameye, Billy Straface, Maura Schankweiler, Derek Hammel, and Rob Maloney
Not pictured: Nick Deasey, Richard Diaz, Maggie Schwartz, and Ryan Snarski
Upcoming Events
Join the For Pete’s Sake Young Professionals Society for our quarterly virtual update meeting. During this online gathering, we will share organizational updates, discuss upcoming YPS and FPS events, and explore opportunities for members to get involved in the months ahead. We encourage all current and prospective YPS members to attend and help shape the future of our community. Time- 7-7:30PM
Meeting ID: 283 631 151 923 223
Passcode: pE7e38v
Join For Pete’s Sake and the Young Professionals for an evening at Lincoln Mills Haunted House on October 22 from 7:00–10:00 PM. Purchase your tickets here through the Lincoln Mills website and use promo code PS2026 at checkout to receive discounted admission. Thanks to the generosity of Brian Corcodilos and the Lincoln Mills team, a portion of each ticket purchased with the code will be donated to For Pete’s Sake to support families facing cancer. We hope to see you there!
Learn more about how FPS leadership develop strategic initiatives and plan for the future of FPS. This is a YPS member exclusive event.
Join us as we kick off the For Pete’s Sake Young Professionals Society at Con Murphy’s in Philadelphia.
Learn about the impact of FPS and how you can get involved. $30 per entry will include 2 drink tickets, apps, raffle prizes, and a chance to meet other young Professionals in the Philly area.
Other Events and Information
Visit our Past Events page to learn more!
Join online by simply clicking the link above to sign up. You will be prompted to make your recurring $10 monthly donation, and you are able to use Apple Pay. If you have any questions, please contact Emma at [email protected].
How does the Young Professionals Society support For Pete’s Sake?
Our Young Professionals serve as ambassadors, helping share our mission throughout the community. We aim to offer volunteer and networking opportunities that connect you to our work in meaningful ways and foster a deeper engagement with philanthropy.
How often are there Young Professionals Society events and programs? How do I hear about them?
We host Young Professionals events on a bi-monthly basis. Upcoming events are listed on this webpage. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date.
How is my contribution as a Young Professional Society member benefitting For Pete’s Sake?
Recurring YPS member donations are designated specifically for our respite program. Your generosity enables us to continue serving young families facing a cancer crisis, while also providing you with the benefits of society membership. Thank you for your continued support.
I am interested in joining the Young Professionals Society Committee, how do I join?
After you submit the interest form, Emma Ferrero will be in touch to share additional information with you regarding committee responsibilities.
Look out for our YPS Newsletter
You will get a dose of YPS right in your inbox! Our newsletter includes upcoming events, FPS updates, and other opportunities within the Young Professionals Society. Check out the latest issue here.
Stay in touch with YPS
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Volunteer with FPS
Looking for more ways to get involved with FPS? Consider volunteering at one of our events!Learn more and sign up here.
