Pete’s Dream Groundbreaking Ceremony
On May 7, 2026, For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation celebrated the groundbreaking of Pete’s Dream, the nation’s first-of-its-kind cancer respite center.
Pete’s Dream will be a destination for cancer patients, their caregivers, and their children nestled on 32 acres adjacent to Woodloch, a best-in-class hospitality resort. Featuring a building of nearly 35,000 square feet, Pete’s Dream will be the premier respite center in the country that focuses on a holistic approach to care, featuring an environment where families can rest, reset, reconnect, and recharge alongside one another. You can learn more about Pete’s Dream and our plans to change cancer care at petesdream.org.
Thank you to the many media outlets who shared the wonderful news!
Tri-County Independent: Cancer respite center coming to Woodloch in Pike County
Pocono Record: See the plans for Pete’s Dream, a cancer respite center at Woodloch
Wayne Pike News: Ground Broken On Nation’s First Cancer Respite Center Near Hawley
Fox 65 Wolf: Ground broken on first-of-its-kind cancer respite center in Pike County
Scranton Times-Tribune: A break from ‘cancer chaos’: New respite center to offer serenity, support
Pike County Courier: For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation building care center in partnership with Woodloch resort
WNEP: Respite center for cancer patients coming to Pike County
Lehigh Valley Live: Groundbreaking set for 1st-of-its-kind cancer respite center next to award-winning Poconos resort
View photos and videos from the day here. Or watch the entire ceremony here!
