Our Mission: Helping families and their loved ones confront cancer hardships together through respite travel experiences which strengthen the healing force of their bonds and create immeasurable joy amidst devastating crisis.

In A Sailor's Words

The Davis Family Respite

John Davis, age 41, traveled in November 2009 with his caregiver and their four kids to  a donated home in the Poconos.

CFL's Adopt A Family Program 

In November, CFL introduced a new way to give to our Annual Appeal. Each month, the CFL website is updated with the story of a Sailor who will be traveling within the upcoming weeks. We encourage you to make a donation to support their respite and leave a message of encouragement on their guestbook. CFL will mail you feedback on their respite excursion when complete. Please view this month's page here.

If you prefer to mail a check, please write "Conway Respite" on your memo.

CFL Events

CFL's Beach Ball Gala & VIP Reception Raises $72,000!

Special thanks to Chad Crittenden, Ethan Zohn, Jenna Morasca and Sara Kelly for sharing their stories with the CFL community.  Our 2010 Committee, headed by Jessica Martin, did a wonderful job in creating a magical evening for over 400 individuals. To read more about the event or to view pictures and video, please click here.

Beach Ball Gala 2010 Sponsors:

Sailor's Dream Excursion Sponsors ($10,000)
Brandywine Realty Trust
iBeast Business Solutions

Across the Country Sponsors ($5,000)
ASTM International
Roffman Miller Associates, Inc.
The Shacklett Family

Up, Up and Away Excursion ($3,000)
Bank of America
Beneficial Bank

Sailor Beach Excursion ($1,500)
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Cozen O'Connor
DGA Partners
Ed and Kathy Waddington
Independence Blue Cross
Internet Capital Group, Inc.
Johnson's Popcorn
Kevin and Jennifer O'Brien
Maryann Pastry Shoppe
McMahon Agency, Inc.
The Christopher and Ellen Maguire Foundation
Wynn McGarry LLC

Port Support Friends ($500)
Coldwell Banker Laricks Real Estate
Charles and Amy Greenberg
Dave and Deb Jamieson
Edward and Dawn Westermann
Garth and Joanna Little
Gary and Monica Raab
Girard Partners, Ltd
Haas Factory Outlet/Lance Co.
Jim and Mary Ellen Mahoney
Joseph and Mary Goldbeck
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
Martin and Catherine Shields
Meenan Oil Company
Patrick and Sheila Bello
Peter and Alice Anne Bossow
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Scott and Susan Miller
Skinny Nutritional Corporation
Stephen and Denise Target
Steve Harfst
The Garabedian Family
Thomas and Patricia Gambino
Thomas and Regina Leonard
Tim and Eileen Ernst
Total Risk Management Services, Inc.
William and Laura McGinley

A Day Away Friend ($250)
Fox Rothschild, LLP
Bernadette Kearney
Brad and Meganne Borneman
Dr. and Mrs. Scott Herbert
Edward and Cindy McGoldrick
Edward Mannello
John and Kara Kovatch
McGoldrick Leasing Co.
Walter Kulp

CFL's 11th Annual Dinner & Fashion Show

For more information, please e-mail ashley@crossingthefinishline.org.

CFL External Events

2010 Captain Bill Gallagher 10 Mile Island Run

August 14, 2010
Sea Isle City, NJ
Run for CFL! Download a training schedule or e-mail ashley@crossingthefinishline.org for more information. 

Many Thanks to...
Hematology & Oncology Associates of Northeastern PA. PC for raising $200 through their employee dress down day.

   CFL Anchor Club - A New Way to Give

Join our Anchor Club by donating $30 a month to CFL.  These funds will be used exclusively to fund respite stipends.  CFL gifts each Sailor $100/day to offset miscellaneous expenses incurred while on his/her respite excursion.  The stipend program ensures that our Sailors and their loved ones can have a cost-free, care-free experience.  These donations can be directly debited from your account each month, or you can choose to make a pledge and send check payments. In return for your generous monthly gift, you will receive feedback on one family per month who has traveled on a respite excursion.  To sign up for this club, please e-mail joe@crossingthefinishline.org.

   - CFL Founder/President, Marci Bossow Schankweiler, to present at the APOS 7th Annual Conference on February 19, 2010. Read more here.

                       -  Joseph Spallone Video Productions Presents The History a CFL - a brief video that captures CFL's rich heritage.

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