25 years of the Gala!
Join us for our 25th Annual For Pete’s Sake Gala, an evening dedicated to uniting our FPS Community and envisioning a future where every family battling cancer finds comfort and hope through the power of respite.
Event Details
February 7, 2026
Vie by Cescaphe
600 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
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5:30 PM - VIP Entrance
6:30 PM - Cocktail Reception
8:00 PM - Dinner & Program
9:00 PM - Dancing & Celebration
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Cocktail Attire
Complimentary Valet Parking
Silent Auction
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If you have a special dietary need, please contact 267.708.0510
Award Recipients
We are proud to present the Leader in Philanthropy Award to a community partner who has demonstrated remarkable dedication and leadership in advancing our mission.
Additionally, we will honor oncology health professionals with our Gratitude Award, recognizing their compassionate care and significant impact on FPS Families.
Check back soon for more information!
Donate to our Auction!
Donate your tickets, tangibles, time or talent to help enable young adult cancer patients to take a break from cancer! You will be recognized for your donation both online and at the event.
In addition to demonstrating your support, remember that an auction donation can result in a new client or customer and that all donations are tax deductible.
Respite Raceway
Our Respite Recipient jockeys are returning for the third year for our “Horse Racing” inspired by a favorite activity during respite at Woodloch Resort!
Thank you to our committee!
Our Mission
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 our families emotional support that assists them as their journey with cancer continues. Our respite program helps families recognize it is love, not cancer, that defines them. To learn more, please visit www.takeabreakfromcancer.org
FPS is 1 of 143 nonprofits nationwide to hold PANO’s Standards of Excellence Accreditation, earned a perfect score from Charity Navigator, was awarded Platinum Transparency from GuideStar, and has a 5-star rating on Great NonProfits. Give confidently, knowing your donation with us will have maximum impact and transparency!
