Paws for the Cause

Registration is Now Open!

Fox Chase Cancer Center will host the 23^rd Annual Paws for the Cause dog walk on Sunday, September 18, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

In addition to a one-mile walk around the Fox Chase campus, participants will enjoy food, music, entertainment for children, contests and prizes, and more. A variety of vendors and animal rescue organizations will be on hand the day of the event.

Since its first year, Paws for the Cause has raised more than $700,000 for cancer research at Fox Chase.

Thank you for supporting the Board of Associates and Fox Chase Cancer Center.

We look forward to seeing you in the fall.

For more information, email paws@fccc.edu or call 215-728-2441.

Donate to a Participant

Patient Ambassador: Felicita Beideman

Pictured: 2022 Paws for the Cause Patient Ambassador Felicita Beideman with her family and dogs.

Felicicta was treated for non-Hodgkin lymphoma at Fox Chase. She underwent chemotherapy at and was inspired by the pet visitors to the center, so much so that her family decided to get a new puppy to celebrate her first year cancer-free. “Maisie Grace has brought so much joy to our family and is a wonderful reminder of survivorship,” Beidman said. “Even though my active treatment is over, I still feel so supported by Fox Chase and I am grateful for everyone there, so I am thrilled to be able to give back by doing this,” she added.

Physician Ambassador: Gina M. Mantia-Smaldone, MD

Pictured: 2022 Paws for the Cause Physician Ambassador Gina M. Mantia-Smaldone with her family and dogs.

Dr. Mantia-Smaldone, associate professor in the Department of Surgical Oncology at Fox Chase, will serve as this year’s Paws for the Cause Physician Ambassador. She says “Paws for the Cause connects us as a Fox Chase community every year. It brings together our doctors, nurses, staff, and patients, as well as our neighbors, and it’s a time that we can all come together for a common cause.”

Virtual Event

Join us on Facebook beginning September 12th for the Paws for the Cause virtual event. This is an opportunity for all pets and animal lovers to participate in Paws for the Cause, especially those who live at a distance, own cats or other non-crowd friendly pets, or those who wish to take part virtually.

There will be daily opportunities to show off your pets, reminders for the big day, and chances to preview vendors, sponsors and rescues who will be in attendance on September 18th.

All participants are encouraged to use the hashtag #PawsForTheCause when posting to the Facebook page, or to their own social media accounts.

For more information, email paws@fccc.edu or call 215-728-2441