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

"This respite reminded me that even though I have cancer, cancer does not have me. Thank you so much for an awesome experience - we have made memories that we will hold dear forever."

Click on Picture to View a Slide show of their trip.

Christine Lalama, age 33, was diagnosed with Breast cancer in September 2002.  Christine, her husband and their daughter traveled to the CFL home outside of Orlando, FL. in March 2009.

   Contribute Today and Double Your Dollar

CFL Partners with PwC for Second Annual Phon-a-thon...
but we still need your help to raise $9,737 by June 30th!

PricewaterhouseCoopers volunteers embarked upon their second annual CFL phon-a-thon and made calls to support the Hoey and Mandeville Family respites.  Over two nights, the volunteers raised $5,563!

CFL was awarded matching gift funds, donated by 6 PwC partners, totaling $10,300.  Additionally, CFL received a $5,000 matching gift grant from a private foundation.  This means that we still need to raise $9,737 by June 30th to fulfill our matching gift totals!  Can you help?  Please make a donation by June 30th...you will help provide joyful respites to families traveling this summer. 

P.S. If you were on our call list, and the volunteers missed you at home, you may have received a letter detailing their efforts.  We urge you to respond with a contribution and help PwC increase their call income total.

  CFL Special Events   

 2009 Captain Bill Gallagher 10 Mile Run                    
 Run 10 Miles for a Cause
August 8, 2009
 Sea Isle City, NJ
 The Sea Isle City Beach Patrol is allowing runners in their 2009 Captain Bill Gallagher 10 Mile Run to fundraise for Crossing the Finish Line!  We want YOU to lace up your running shoes and cross that finish line for all adult cancer patients and their loved ones.  Setting up your own personal fundraising page is fun and easy, and runners who raise $250 or more receive free admission to our Flip Flop Birthday Bash!  Read More.

10th Anniversary Flip Flop Birthday Bash!
Saturday, August 15th
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Minmar Marine
4 Old Sea Isle Blvd
Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
CFL is docking our boat and using our time at the shore this summer to celebrate 10 years of providing respite excursions to our Sailors and their loved ones!  Usually this time of year is used for our Fishing Tournament and bayside party. We hope all those who joined us as Captains and Anglers will still make the journey to the beach to party with us this year.  Bring the whole family - enjoy music, entertainment, a birthday present tombola and, of course, birthday cake!
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Upcoming Events

CFL also hosts a Golf Tournament, Beach Ball Gala and Fashion Show.  Read about our other major fundraising events here.

    CFL External Events 

CFL offers the use of fundraising pages to aid our constituents in planning and executing an external, or community, event.  If you'd like more information about an upcoming external event, please e-mail info@crossingthefinishline.org.  Read more about our external events. 

Upcoming Events

David Kidwell Memorial Golf Tournament

Many Thanks To...

Courtney Ferrero for hosting a Silpada Jewelry Party that raised almost $400

The Quaker City English Dart League and Russ and Cathy Jasinski for hosting their third Annual Cancer Shoot Out Dart Tournament that raised over $10,000

Rauchut's Tavern for hosting Dag's Day, in memory of Tim Campellone, that raised almost $5,000

 >   CFL News

CFL receives flights from USA3000 Airlines - Thanks to the generosity of USA3000 Airlines, CFL will receive one flight per month to Naples, Florida.  Please note: we are currently looking for donated homes in the Naples area to provide comfort to our Sailors and their loved ones.

FLN News highlights Crossing the Finish Line in "People Making a Difference" feature.  Listen to the podcast!

  President's Blog

"We all have those inspiring moments in our lives when we sit back and reflect on the goodness of the world, how lucky we are to be part of it and the bright future that lies ahead.  Well, I was fortunate to have one of those moments this past week.

On Saturday, I attended the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony for Benjamin Meck. Ben is a sixteen year old student and part of Boy Scout Troop 7155.  He volunteered countless number of hours for Crossing the Finish Line..." Read More

Crossing the Finish Line is proud to be a recipient of the Seal of Excellence awarded by the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO). Visit www.pano.org for more information about the Standards of Excellence program.

Please Note: The Official registration and financial information of Crossing the Finish Line may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. CFL assures that its solicitations are free from undue influence or excessive pressure and are respectful of the needs and interests of donors and potential donors. All gifts are utilized with the intent of the donor.

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