We are building the nation’s first-of-its-kind cancer respite center. Learn more about Pete’s Dream.

Cancer respite
is cancer care.

Thousands of families and more than two decades of outcome data prove it: respite strengthens the whole family’s ability to cope with cancer.

For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation transforms the cancer journey by making respite an integral part of care.

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Cancer respite
is cancer care.

Thousands of families and more than two decades of outcome data prove it: respite strengthens the whole family’s ability to cope with cancer.

For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation transforms the cancer journey by making respite an integral part of care.

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Watch the livestream of the nation’s first-of-its-kind cancer respite center on Thursday, May 7 starting at 12 noon via our partners at the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau.

Our Future

Building the Future of Cancer Care

Our Mission

Mission Statement

For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation enables cancer patients and their loved ones to strengthen, deepen and unify their relationships by creating unforgettable and lasting Respite Experiences.

Working with oncology professionals at over 100 hospitals and cancer centers, FPS provides transformative Respite Experiences to cancer patients (ages 21-55), their caregivers and their children and offers families ongoing support that assists them as their journey with cancer continues. Our respite program helps families recognize it is love, not cancer, that defines them.

Program Overview

Explore the Ways We Support Families Facing Cancer

Click below to learn more about our FPS Respite, Respite at Home, and Respite Reinforced programs.

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FPS Respite Program

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Respite at Home

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FPS Alumni Program

Our Impact

Respite Changes Lives

FPS has served over 12,000 people since 1999. Respite has life changing outcomes and our new cancer respite center will expand this impact by over 400%!

100% of our nominators report improvement in patients’ and the families’ ability to cope with cancer. And, oncology professionals themselves report renewed strength and stamina in the clinical setting.

Get Involved

FPS Events

For Pete’s Sake hosts events throughout the year that not only raise funds to help families take a break from cancer but also provide an opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the power of togetherness. View all of our upcoming events here!

FPS Gala | Feb 7, 2026

FPS Gala | Feb 7, 2026

Join us on February 7, 2026 at Vie by Cescaphe for our 26th Annual FPS Gala!

2027 registrations and sponsorship information available now.

For Pete's Sake Walk! | April 26, 2026

For Pete's Sake Walk! | April 26, 2026

Thank you for joining us for our Walk on April 26 at Citizens Bank Park!

NYC Happy Hour | April 22, 2026

NYC Happy Hour | April 22, 2026

Our 12th Annual NYC Happy Hour hosted by For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation occurred on April 22, 2026, at Stout NYC-Bryant Park. This event brought our generous community together to celebrate the powerful impact of respite for families affected by cancer. We look forward to seeing you next year!

Community Tailgate & Phillies Game

Community Tailgate & Phillies Game

Thank you for attending the FPS Community Tailgate and Phillies Game on June 15 at Citizens Bank Park. We celebrated community with food, games, and reconnection.

Peter R. Bossow, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament

Peter R. Bossow, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament

Thank you for joining us for the 27th Annual Peter R. Bossow, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament! Thank you to everyone who played, sponsored, volunteered, donated, bid, purchased raffle tickets, or simply showed up to support our mission. We can't wait to see you next year!

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