Special Events

Take Part and Help Support Fox Chase Cancer Center

Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia holds special events all year to provide cancer education and to benefit the Center. Funds raised go to cancer research, prevention and treatment at Fox Chase. We also partner with community groups to help raise cancer awareness and support. Please join us by taking part in the great events coming up. To learn more, please call our special events office at 215-728-3163.

Upcoming Events

November 2009

Together, Facing Lung Cancer
Wednesday, November 11, 2009; 5:00 p.m.
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Ave.,
Philadelphia, PA, 19111

"Together, Facing Lung Cancer" offers patients and their caregivers support

Fox Chase Cancer Center invites lung cancer patients and their caregivers to the FREE event - "Together, Facing Lung Cancer" - on Wednesday, November 11 at 5:00 p.m. The event will be held on the Fox Chase Cancer Center campus (333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia).
Fox Chase doctors and other members of the health-care team will discuss treatments for lung cancer, management of side effects, and the various resources to support patients with lung cancer at diagnosis, through treatment and beyond.

Registration is required, as dinner will be served. For more information or to register, please call Robin Sturm at 215-728-2580.
Casino Fundraiser Helps Fox Chase Patient
Sunday, November 15, 2009; 2-6 p.m.
Normandy Farms
1401 Morris Rd.,
Blue Bell, PA, 19422

Join in the fun on Sunday, November 15 as friends host a special fundraiser for Fox Chase patient Bob Zinski and his wife, Janine, at Normandy Farms (1401 Morris Road, Blue Bell, PA). The event runs from 2-6 p.m. and includes food, drinks, DJ, raffles and a sampling of your favorite casino tables.

Zinski, 43, a Penn State graduate and lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan, was diagnosed in the fall of 2007 with liver cancer that has since spread to his brain. Proceeds will benefit the Zinski's to help off-set the cost of Bob's care, as well as Fox Chase Cancer Center. Learn more about Bob's cancer journey by going to Caringbridge and ESPN.
Beef and Beer to Benefit Fox Chase
Saturday, November 21, 2009; 7:30-11:30 p.m.
VFW Post 676
2519 Jenkintown Rd.,
Glenside, PA 19038

Support a great cause and have a great time at a beef and beer, the 3rd Annual Lung Cancer Research Fundraiser, on Saturday, November 21 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at VFW Post 676 (2519 Jenkintown Rd., Glenside, PA 19038). The evening features raffles, including a baseball and authentic Wolrd Series jersey signed by Shane Victorino, as well as door prizes and a 50/50 drawing.

Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at the door. A portion of the proceeds will benefit lung cancer research at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Please send check or money order to:
Jill Scully
2436 Ardsley Ave.,
Glenside, PA 19038.
Be sure to include your name, number of tickets, and mailing address. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation. Donations can also be sent to this address and are very much appreciated.

To learn more, contact Kitty Crosley at Kitty.Crosley@fccc.edu or 215-728-7409.
Bucks County Art Show at Eagle Fire House
November 22, 2009
New Hope, PA. More information: Liz Rizor
Gift Wrapping at the Willow Grove Mall
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 through and including
Thursday, December 24, 2009
at Willow Grove Mall (outside Macy's on first floor)
This is one of Marlyn Fein Chapter's biggest money-making events of the year and we need everyone's help. Please be sure that if you make a commitment to wrap gifts, that you show up or contact Harriet Kaufman with ample time to fill your spot. Thanks in advance for loaning us your gift-wrapping talent.
Contact: Harriet Kauffman, 215.969.8366

December 2009

Fox Chase Chapter Bus Trip to New York City
December 3, 2009
The 4th Annual Bus Trip to New York City, organized by the Fox Chase Chapter of the Board of Associates, will take place on Thursday, December 3. The bus will leave from Willow Grove at 8:30 a.m. and leave New York at 6 p.m. Come and enjoy a day in New York City to do whatever you wish to do. For more information, call the Board of Associates Office at ext. 2441, or Janet Engstrom at 215-643-3709.