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February '10 E-Newsletter - 2/18/2010
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APOS and CFL - 1/25/2010
Press Release
On February 19, 2010, Marci Schankweiler will present her abstract "Respite as Complementary and Supportive Care for adult cancer patients, their caregivers and their families" to an audience at the American Psychosocial Oncology Society 7th Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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December '09 E-Newsletter - 12/23/2009
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Beach Ball Gala Press Release - 12/10/2009
Beach Ball Gala Press Release
Crossing The Finish Line (CFL) will host their 10th Annual Beach Ball Gala and VIP Reception Saturday, January 30, 2010. The event will take place at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia. Ethan Zohn, cancer survivor and winner of Survivor: Africa, is the keynote speaker for the VIP Reception, which preceeds the Gala.
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The Copperleaf Foundation - 12/3/2009
The Copperleaf Foundation Supports CFL
The Copperleaf Golf Club Foundation is pleased to announce its support for Crossing the Finish Line (CFL), a 501(c)(3) cancer non-profit funded by individual and corporate donations. At the crux of CFL's mission is a unique support opportunity - CFL relies on donated homes in various regions of the United States to provide week-long respites to cancer patients, and has been fortunate enough to have had private homes donated in resort regions across the country. Tom Leonard, a Copperleaf Property Owner, is a CFL Board Member and Advocate for CFL.
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October '09 E-newsletter - 10/15/2009
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August '09 E-newsletter - 8/29/2009
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Crossing the Finish Line Celebrates 10 years - 8/27/2009
The Gazette of Upper Township
It's always wonderful when a community can come together, especially in a time of economic hardship, to support a great cause. Sea Isle CIty, and the surrounding area did just that on Saturday, Aug. 15.
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Comcast Spectacor Foundation - 8/17/2009
Comcast Spectacor Newsletter
Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach John Stevens participated in the 2009 Captain Bill Gallagher 10-mile run to benefit Crossing the Finish Line in Sea Isle City, NJ (August 8).
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Crossing the Finish Line celebrates 10 years - 8/14/2009
The Sandpaper
In addition to numerous other events this summer, this year is the 10th Anniversary of Crossing thte Finish Line (CFL).
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CFL Press Release - 8/4/2009
Philadelphia Phonathon Raises Over $25,000 For Area Families With Cancer
In two nights, local non-profit, Crossing the Finish Line (CFL), raised over $25,000 for
families struggling with cancer. At their second annual Phonathon, CFL partnered with volunteers from
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in an effort to raise funds which will directly support respite travel
excursions for two families in the tri-state area.
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Courier Post Online - 7/27/2009
John Stevens to run for cancer in Sea Isle
John Stevens will be participating in the 2009 Captain Bill Gallagher 10-mile run in Sea Isle City, NJ on Saturday, August 8.
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CBS News - 7/16/2009
Brotherly Love: Cancer Patient Helps Others
A follow-up to our very first Brotherly Love report on cancer patient Roxanne Ward. On July 7, Roxanne lost her battle with cancer and died with her loved ones at her side. But in typical Roxanne fashion, she was thinking of others at the end of her life.
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7/15/2009
10 mile Run Press Release
Crossing the Finish Line (CFL), a local non-profit organization dedicated to assisting young adult cancer patients, will partner with the lifeguards of Sea Isle City for the 2009 Captain Bill Gallagher 10 Mile Island Run.
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6/30/2009
CFL June E-newsletter
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5/1/2009
FLN News / Crossing the Finish Line
In this week's People Making a Difference feature, FLN's Elizabeth Weaver highlights a Pennsylvania organization that provides week long respites for cancer patients and their families. Search FLN's website for "Crossing the Finish Line" to listen to or download the full podcast.
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Tell TAles Newsletter Spring 2009 - 5/1/2009
Tell Tales Newsletter
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4/15/2009
April 09 E-Newsletter
Welcome to the eighteenth issue of our Tell Tales E-Newsletter!
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4/2/2009
USA 3000 Airlines Partners with CFL!
USA3000 Airlines, Philadelphia's hometown airline, is proud to announce a new partnership with local charity Crossing the Finish Line. The airline has agreed to donate domestic flight trips from Philadelphia International Airport to the Fort Myers, Florida area. These tickets will be combined with accommodations and entertainment in destination to create one-week, all-expense paid vacation packages.
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The Northeast Times - 4/1/2009
The Gift That Uplifts By William Kenny
When Marci Bossow Schankweiler lost her first husband, Peter Bossow, to cancer at age 30 in September 1999, it signaled the tragic demise of many things.
It meant the couple would never realize dreams like traveling the world, raising a family and spending their golden years in the intimate comfort of each other's company.
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CFL receives $5,000 Grant From Merck and Co., Inc. - 3/25/2009
CFL receives $5,000 Grant From Merck and Co., Inc.
Crossing the Finish Line (CFL), a cancer support non-profit
organization, recently received a $5,000 grant from Merck and Co., Inc. for direct program expenses.
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2/20/2009
CFL E-Newsletter
Welcome to the seventeenth issue of our Tell Tales E-Newsletter! Please forward this to your friends, family and co-workers to spread the good word of CFL.
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12/20/2008
Laughing Matters
Crossing the Finish Line is proud to accept a donation from best-selling author Phil Callaway in the form of his book "Laughing Matters" for our sailors. Phil is the author of over twenty books, a popular speak at conferences, corporations, camps and marriage retreats. Please visit his website www.philcallaway.com to find out more about his work.
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12/3/2008
John Washlick Elected Chariman
Cozen O'Connor member John R. Washlick has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Crossing the Finish Line, a charitable organization that assists young adult cancer patients.
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11/1/2008
CFL and Cobblestones
The proprietors, Joel and Nancy Mayor, gave 10% of their sales every Tuesday during the
summer months to Crossing the Finish Line (CFL), a local non-profit organization that
supports young adults with cancer. In the end, they raised $400.
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10/2/2008
CFL's Top Ten Letter
Many thanks to the vital members of our crew! Your commitment to Crossing
the Finish Line and the families we serve has enabled CFL to sail through its
eighth year! We invite you to celebrate our accomplishments and witness
firsthand the smiles of the many faces you brighten each day.
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9/15/2008
CFL E-Newsletter
Greetings, Friends of CFL!
Welcome to the fifteenth issue of our Tell Tales E-Newsletter! Please forward this to your friends, family and co-workers to spread the good word of CFL.
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A Good Day, Inc. - 9/2/2008
A Good Day Anyway
Crossing the Finish Line is proud to receive a donation from A Good Day, Inc. in the form of a hundred books of "A Good Day Anyway" for our traveling sailors. The founder of a A Good Day, Inc., and author of "A Good Day Anyway" , Dave Massey is a two time cancer survivor himself. To read more about the great work he and his organization are doing follow the link below, or to purchase your own copy go to www.agooddayanyway.com.
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Sea Isle Times - 8/1/2008
Fishing Tournament for Charity By Heather Burns
Thank You to Sea Isle Times for their continued support!
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The Philadelphia Women's Journal - 5/1/2008
The Circle Continues
We lost the heartbeat. Lights brightened, instruments clattered and doctors scrambled to save the life inside my belly. Anesthesia administered and then my mind went blank. Dark. Quiet. Peaceful. Thus began the birth of my first child, Maura, born during a failed aversion. I woke up from surgery not knowing what happened, not knowing if the life was saved, not knowing about my body, my baby, my family to be. I understood the circle of life and how quickly the ring could be disrupted, crumpled, ruined.
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Ideablob - 12/17/2007
Founder Wins National ideablog.com Contest
Schankweiler is President and founder of Crossing the Finish Line (CFL), a Blue Bell, PA-based non-profit organization that provides excursions for young adult cancer patients and their families. Schankweiler founded CFL after her first husband passed away from cancer at the age of 30. She plans to use the prize money to help fund a home for cancer patients near Orlando, FL.
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Maven Mag - 6/1/2007
The Road Less Traveled By Emily Czerniakowski
Marci Bossow Schankweiler came home from work one evening frustrated and upset. Her husband, Mark Schankweiler, put on Disney's Pocahontas, a favorite movie of their two young daughters. As Pocahontas stopped at a river diverging down two separate paths-one clear and calm, the other mysterious and unsure-Marci broke down in tears. As president and founder of Crossing the Finish Line (CFL), a non-profit cancer organization, the path Marci has taken is certainly mysterious and unsure. For Marci, life has been nothing short of a continuous journey.
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PANO.org - 3/1/2007
PANO Press Release
Crossing the Finish Line (CFL) has been awarded the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) Seal of Excellence for successfully completing the Standards for Excellence certification program. CFL voluntarily opened itself up to scrutiny by a "jury of its peers" who examined the organization for compliance with PANO's Standards for Excellence: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector.
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Northeast Times - 2/1/2007
A Great Finish Line for Cathy By Kerry O'Connor
Cathy Hughes was devastated. In 2005, the wife and mother of four from Port Richmond was diagnosed with brain cancer. Her doctor at Jefferson University Hospital removed most of the tumor and started her on chemo treatments, and told her she had three to five years left with her family.
She was only 32 years old.
But on Jan. 20, Hughes and her husband Russell laughed and danced with family and friends under the giant rotunda of Liberty Place at the Beach Ball, a fund-raiser for the Crossing the Finish Line organization, which they credit with their positive outlook on life.
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Redbook - 2/28/2006
How She Does It By Penny Wrenn
Marci Bossow Schankweiler 37-wife, mom of two, and founder of a cancer non-profit in Philadelphia, always takes time to celebrate life.
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