Welcome to the THRIVE for Life Foundation Splash Page. Scroll down the page for information about the Croquet for Cancer Tournament and other upcoming THRIVE fundraising events.
Founded in May 2019, the THRIVE for Life Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to raising funds in support of the Penn State Cancer Institute, CARE (Cancer Assistance and Resource Education) Center formerly known as the Patient Services HUB and its whole person care initiatives.
The THRIVE for Life Foundation hosts a number of fundraising events, including its signature event, Croquet for Cancer, a tournament being held on October 2, 2021 on the front lawn of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. All event proceeds are directed to the CARE Center in support of its whole person care initiatives.
To learn more about the Penn State Cancer Institute CARE Center, which celebrated its opening on June 22, 2021, click on the following link to view the CARE Center’s opening celebration video: engage.pennstatehealth.org/care.
To support and sustain comprehensive, patient—and family—centered, whole person care for patients seeking treatment at Penn State Cancer Institute.
Enhancing the lives of adults diagnosed with cancer.
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Email us at:
info@thriveforlife.me
Join us for this inaugural fundraising event to help adults diagnosed with cancer.
On October 2, 2021, at Founders Park in Hershey, PA, teams of 2 players will compete on the croquet court, but more importantly, team members are raising money to support the Penn State Cancer Institute CARE Center’s whole person care initiatives. To register your team (note – space is limited, and the tournament is drawing near), or if you would like to make a donation on behalf of a specific team, click on the Croquet for Cancer Tournament logo above.
Rain-or-shine
8am Team Check In.
$500.00 or more… the sky’s the limit!
$50,000 or more… help us knock it out of the court!
What do we mean by whole person care initiatives? Click here to find out more:
Anonymous Grand Sponsor from Hershey, PA
Interested in becoming an event sponsor? Download our sponsorship form here.
Stone Bridge Collections, LLC
Penn State Cancer Institute Radiation Oncology
Dr. Patrick M. McQuillian
Kerry O’Brien Helmuth by Erika F.H. Saunders, M.D. and family
Barbara and Michael Hayes
Karen and Mike Carvell
Lee and Rita Savant – in memory of Linda
Rose and Michael Baron
Suzette “Suzy” Buffamoyer
Thank you to all who participated in our 1st annual golf tournament in support of the THRIVE for Life Foundation! Proceeds from the tournament support THRIVE’s fundraising and operational expenses. Additional proceeds are donated to the Penn State Cancer Institute CARE Center in support of its comprehensive, patient-and family-centered, whole person care initiatives.
The THRIVE for Life Foundation is qualified as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax-deductible, as allowed by the law. The official registration and financial information of the THRIVE for Life Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within PA, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Please note, the THRIVE for Life Foundation is not a part of nor affiliated with the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Cancer Institute, Penn State Health or the Penn State College of Medicine.
Mission: To support and sustain comprehensive, patient-and family-centered, whole person care for patients seeking treatment at Penn State Cancer Institute.
Vision: Enhancing the lives of adults diagnosed with cancer.
