Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the THRIVE for Life Foundation has rescheduled its Inaugural Croquet for Cancer Tournament to October 2, 2021. THRIVE remains committed to ensuring the health and safety of all of our event participants, spectators, and sponsors. For Croquet for Cancer tournament-related updates, please visit the THRIVE for Life Foundation splash page. THRIVE… for life, for good! (updated 02/01/2021)
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 10/21/2021 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 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.
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Treasurer
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Email us at:
info@thriveforlife.me
Join us for our 1st annual golf tournament in support of the THRIVE for Life Foundation.
Tournaments proceeds will support THRIVE for Life Foundation operations and fundraising expenses. Additional proceeds will be donated to the Penn State Cancer Institute CARE Center to support its comprehensive patient — and family — centered, whole person care initiatives.
Penn State Cancer Institute Radiation Oncology
Barbara and Michael Hayes
Karen and Mike Carvell
Lee and Rita Savant – in memory of Linda
Suzette “Suzy” Buffamoyer
Kerry O’Brien Helmuth by Erika F.H. Saunders, M.D. and family
Join us for this inaugural fundraising event to help adults diagnosed with cancer.
90 teams (two players per team) are being recruited by General Managers. Each team will compete on the croquet court as well as to raise funds for Penn State Cancer Institute’s whole person care initiatives. Two Croquet for Cancer Cups will be awarded – one to the winning croquet team and the other to the team that raises the most funds!
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:
Interested in becoming an event sponsor? Download our sponsorship form here.
The August 30, 2020 Poker Run was postponed into 2021 – date TBD.
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.
