Faces Of Courage

Faces Of Courage Cancer is Serious, Camp is Serious FUN!!! Faces of Courage was founded in January 2004 by Peggie D. Who we are: Faces of Courage Foundation, Inc.

Sherry the non-profit provides day outings, sporting events, educational workshops, adventure outings and medically supervised camps for cancer patients. is a locally based, nationally known nonprofit 501(c)3 in Tampa, FL that was founded by Peggie D. Sherry on January 6, 2004. FOC provides day outings, educational workshops, and medically-supervised overnight camps for Adults, Children, and Famil

ies touched by all types of Cancer and Blood Disorders. All programs are made available to the participants and their families at no cost. Our services are palliative in support and focus on developing strong positive attitudes towards recovery and good health management. We currently have served over 12,000 cancer families with the help of over 1,600+ active volunteers. Faces of Courage provides the following Programs for people diagnosed with any type of Cancer and Blood Disorders:

Kid/Young Adult Camper Outings (Educational/Recreational)
Adult Camper Outings for Women and Men (sporting events, theatre and museums)
Adult Adventure Outings for Women and Men (overnight rustic canoe, kayak, hiking)
Virtual EduCare sessions on cancer treatment, the mind-body-spirit approach to integrative medicine, improving mental health, stress reduction, health and wellbeing
Virtual Meet Ups – Themed virtual support meetings for adults
Virtual Enriching Arts Classes – online art classes (supplies provided) for adults
Women’s Cancer Weekend Retreats
Minority Women Cancer Weekend Retreats
Teen/Young Adult Cancer Camp Weekend (ages 13 and up)
Santa’s Workshop Weekend for Children with Cancer ages 2-12 and their well siblings
Collaboration with H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and University South FL on numerous cancer research grants

We are able to provide programs at no cost to participants through the generosity of corporate sponsors, civic, social and service organizations, individual donors, grants, fundraisers, and bequests. Individuals and corporations can help us by hosting outings, providing volunteers, sponsoring events and programs, cash donations, in-kind items or services, tickets to area sports and entertainment venues, and gift cards to grocery stores and/or discount department stores. Over 92% of each donation directly touches those fighting cancer. The programs encourage a sense of community rather than isolation, with a primary goal of helping cancer patients navigate their way through the treatment process and thrive as survivors. Your donations directly impact individuals fighting all types of Cancers and Blood Disorders in a meaningful and lasting way. On behalf of our campers, thank you for your support!!! Cancer is Serious, Camp is Serious Fun!!!

08/20/2026

Dr. Cazes or better known as on what means to him. We all have a story especially when it comes to camp. 3 days left till A taste of N‘AWLINS! Is here. Make sure to pick up your tickets and be hungry.

Here are some of the silent auction items available for bidding at the A Taste of N'Awlins event this Sunday. Walk ups w...
08/19/2026

Here are some of the silent auction items available for bidding at the A Taste of N'Awlins event this Sunday. Walk ups welcome.

A TASTE OF N’AWLINS IS THIS SUNDAY!Come hungry and ready to have some fun! A Taste of N’Awlins, benefiting Faces of Cour...
08/18/2026

A TASTE OF N’AWLINS IS THIS SUNDAY!

Come hungry and ready to have some fun! A Taste of N’Awlins, benefiting Faces of Courage Foundation, is happening THIS SUNDAY from 2–8 PM at the Arbor Greene Community Center!

And we have something NEW to announce…

MYSTERY RESTAURANT GIFT CARD DRAWING!

We have an AMAZING collection of over 50 restaurant gift cards donated by generous local restaurants and businesses — but here’s the fun part… you won’t know which restaurant gift card you’ve won until the drawing!

Tickets are $10 each OR 15 tickets for $100!

A HUGE thank you to our generous Gift Card Donors:
Stonewood Grill & Tavern
Taste of New York Pizza
Glory Days Grill & Sports House
Little Greek Fresh Grill
Cali – Tampa Palms
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Olive Garden
The Grill at Morris Bridge
Eat Fresh Kitchen
First Watch
Grain & Berry
Mr. Dunderbak’s Brewpub, Market & Deli
Jay’s Kitchen
Zio’s New York Bagel & Deli Company
Liang’s Bistro
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Piccola Italia Restaurant
Taco Bell
Steak ’n Shake
Coffee Latitudes Farm to Cup
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Chili’s
Acropolis Greek Taverna

Please show these wonderful businesses some love! They stepped up to support Faces of Courage and the cancer patients and families we serve.

A TASTE OF N’AWLINS
THIS SUNDAY | 2–8 PM
Arbor Greene Community Center

Come enjoy some delicious N’Awlins-inspired food, take a chance on our Mystery Restaurant Gift Card Drawing, and help us continue providing FREE cancer camps and programs.

Good food. Great prizes. An even better cause.

Bring your friends and come hungry! You can pay at the door or pre pay here. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-taste-of-nawlins

08/17/2026

Welcome to “A Taste of N’AWLINS” a message from Chef Dr. Elliot Cazes for the upcoming event on Sunday August 23rd from 4-8pm

Thank you La Gaceta and Tiffany Razzano for Highlighting Faces of Courage in your Silhouettes Column.
08/17/2026

Thank you La Gaceta and Tiffany Razzano for Highlighting Faces of Courage in your Silhouettes Column.

Thank You, Natera!A heartfelt thank you to Natera Genetics Lab for generously sponsoring our Camp Infirmary for the upco...
08/13/2026

Thank You, Natera!

A heartfelt thank you to Natera Genetics Lab for generously sponsoring our Camp Infirmary for the upcoming Faces of Courage Women’s Cancer Camp!

Having a fully staffed and equipped infirmary allows women facing all types of cancer to attend camp knowing that medical support is right there if they need it. That peace of mind means our campers can focus on what camp is really about—rest, laughter, friendship, healing, and FUN!

Thank you, Natera, for believing in our mission and helping us provide a safe, medically supervised weekend at no cost to our campers. Your support truly makes a difference!

Cancer is Serious. Camp is Serious FUN!!!

Hello Faces of Courage Volunteers!Our Women’s Cancer Camp is September 18–20, and we need our Faces of Courage family to...
08/13/2026

Hello Faces of Courage Volunteers!

Our Women’s Cancer Camp is September 18–20, and we need our Faces of Courage family to help us make this special weekend possible!

Rotary’s Camp Florida, 1915 Camp Florida Road, Brandon, FL

Our campers attend the entire weekend completely FREE of charge. That means we rely on our wonderful volunteers, sponsors, businesses, clubs and community partners to help us provide everything from meals and activities to supplies and special celebrations.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

If you’re 16 or older and have a heart for helping others, we would love to have you join us. Whether you have a few hours or the whole weekend, there’s a place for you!

Friday, September 18
· Midday: 2 volunteers for airport pickup for out-of-town campers
· 4:30 PM: 1 volunteer for Volunteer Registration
· 5:00 PM: 4 volunteers for Camper Check-in & Nametag Tables
· 5:30–7:30 PM: 2 volunteers to greet and direct campers to cabins
· 5:30–7:30 PM: 6 “Luggers” to unload cars and carry luggage to cabins

Groups Needed!

This is a great opportunity for a business, civic organization, club, church, sorority, fraternity or group of friends to volunteer together.

Welcome Party: A group to welcome our arriving campers and provide snacks and refreshments for approximately 50 women.

Friday Night Dessert Party: A group to host the party and provide desserts for approximately 50 women.

Saturday Night Dessert Party: A group to host the party and provide desserts for approximately 50 women.

Saturday, September 19 | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
· 2 volunteers for the Tie-Dye Station
· 2 volunteers for Arts & Crafts
· 2 volunteers for the Paraffin Hand Station
Special Volunteers Needed Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon
· 3 Hair Stylists
· 4 Licensed Massage Therapists

Sunday, September 20 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
· 8 volunteers for Camp Clean-Up & Breakdown

Kitchen Crew
You don’t have to be a chef! We need helping hands with food prep, serving, dishes and clean-up.

Friday: 4:00–8:30 PM
Saturday: 6:00–10:00 AM | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM | 4:00–8:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00–11:00 AM

SPONSORS ARE STILL NEEDED!
While our volunteer team makes camp run, our sponsors make it possible for us to offer this weekend completely free to women facing cancer.

We still have several important camp needs that have not yet been underwritten.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Courage Sponsor — $10,000
Hope Sponsor — $5,000
Wellness Sponsor — $2,500
Friday Night Dinner — $1,500
Saturday Breakfast — $500
Saturday Lunch — $1,000
Sunday Breakfast — $500
Live Butterfly Release for Sunday’s Memorial — $350
Sponsor a Camper for the Entire Weekend — $250
Sponsor a Camper for a Day — $100

Maybe you can’t sponsor one of these needs yourself—but you may know someone who can.

Please share our sponsorship needs with your employer, business owner, civic club, church, professional organization, friends and family. A $100 gift can sponsor a camper for a day, and $250 can help give a woman an entire weekend at camp.

Every sponsorship, large or small, helps us keep camp FREE for our cancer survivors.

WE ALSO NEED CAMP SUPPLIES

Faces of Courage collects these items year-round for ALL of our camps:
· Travel-size shampoo and conditioner
· Travel-size bath gel
· Toothbrushes and toothpaste
· Shower caps
· Hand soap
· Q-tips
· Clean towels
· Sleeping bags
· Blankets
· Single fitted sheets
· Single flat sheets

Donations of these items help us stretch every dollar and make sure our campers have what they need when they arrive.

A Few Volunteer Reminders

Dress for comfort! If you are working in the kitchen, please wear closed-toed shoes and keep long hair tied back. And help us go green by bringing a refillable water bottle.

Whether you volunteer for a few hours, sponsor a camper, underwrite a meal, collect supplies, bring desserts or simply share this email with someone who may want to help, you are part of making this weekend possible.

Thank you for continuing to show up for Faces of Courage and the women we serve. Let me know how you can help [email protected] or call 813 948-7478.

Cancer is Serious. Camp is Serious FUN!!!

With gratitude,

Peggie & the Faces of Courage Team

Homegoing for our Alpha. She has been a camper with us since she was a little girl always full of life, hugs, laughter, ...
08/11/2026

Homegoing for our Alpha. She has been a camper with us since she was a little girl always full of life, hugs, laughter, and hope.

Our September Women’s Cancer Camp is FULL — and so is the waiting list! Thank you to everyone who shared our camp flyer,...
08/11/2026

Our September Women’s Cancer Camp is FULL — and so is the waiting list!

Thank you to everyone who shared our camp flyer, told a friend, or helped spread the word. The response has been incredible.

But it also tells us something important.

There are far more cancer survivors looking for connection, support, and a place to simply be with people who understand than we can currently serve.

This is why fundraising is so vital right now.

We never want to tell a cancer survivor, “We don’t have room for you.” But the need for our programs continues to grow, and we simply cannot accommodate everyone who wants to attend.

Every donation, sponsorship, fundraiser, and community partner helps us create more opportunities for cancer survivors to come together, find support, laugh, heal, and remember they are not alone.

Thank you for helping us fill this camp. Now, we need your help so we can continue growing to meet the need.

Cancer is Serious. Camp is Serious FUN!!!

All About Our 2026 Women’s Cancer CampSometimes you just need a weekend to get away, take a deep breath, laugh, relax, a...
08/07/2026

All About Our 2026 Women’s Cancer Camp
Sometimes you just need a weekend to get away, take a deep breath, laugh, relax, and spend time with women who truly understand what it means to hear the words, “You have cancer.”
That’s what our 2026 Women’s Cancer Camp is all about.
Presented by the Vinik Family Foundation and hosted by Faces of Courage Foundation, this FREE, medically supervised weekend retreat welcomes women who have been diagnosed with any type of cancer.
Whether you are newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, or years beyond treatment, you are welcome at camp.
For one special weekend, you can leave some of the everyday worries behind and simply enjoy being taken care of. You’ll meet other women who understand the cancer journey without needing a long explanation—and you may arrive not knowing anyone and leave with a whole new group of friends.
What Happens at Camp?
We have a wonderful weekend planned! Campers will enjoy:
• Delicious gourmet meals prepared onsite
• Creative arts and crafts
• Wellness activities
• Educational and interactive discussions
• Special celebrations
• Time to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings
• Plenty of laughter, friendship, and fun
• Honest conversations about life during and after cancer
There is no pressure to participate in everything. This is your weekend. Join in, sit and talk with new friends, enjoy some quiet time, or simply relax.
Our goal is to create a place where you can be yourself, feel supported, and remember that you are not walking this journey alone.
Where Is Camp?
Women’s Cancer Camp is held at Rotary’s Camp Florida, a beautiful, fully accessible camp facility with air-conditioned cabins, meeting spaces, dining facilities, and peaceful outdoor areas.
And yes—this is camp, but you won’t be roughing it!
Camp Is FREE
Thanks to our generous donors and sponsors, there is no cost to attend Women’s Cancer Camp.
A credit card is required when you register to hold your spot. Because space is limited and every camper’s weekend is paid for by our donors, we ask that you please let us know if your plans change.
If you do not attend and have not canceled at least 72 hours before camp, a $100 no-show fee will be charged after the weekend. This helps us make sure an open spot can be offered to another woman who would love to attend.
Traveling to Camp?
Faces of Courage does not cover airfare or other travel expenses.
If you are flying and would like us to arrange airport pickup, please fly into Tampa International Airport on Friday and plan to arrive before 3:00 PM. Your return flight should be scheduled for after 1:00 PM on Sunday.
If your flight falls outside those times, you can arrange transportation to or from camp using Uber or Lyft.
Have Questions? We’re Happy to Help!
We know attending camp for the first time can come with lots of questions. Please ask! We want you to feel comfortable and excited about joining us.
If you would like to talk through the weekend before registering, we can arrange a phone call or Zoom meeting. Email [email protected] to schedule a time.
Registration for the 2026 Women’s Cancer Camp is now open.
Come spend a weekend being cared for, making new friends, laughing, learning, relaxing, and reconnecting with yourself.
This weekend is about healing, friendship, sisterhood, and reminding every woman facing cancer that she never has to face it alone.
Come to camp. Come as you are. We’ll be waiting for you.

Register here
https://facesofcourage.org/foc-event/womens-cancer-camp/

Address

10006 Cross Creek Boulevard
Tampa, FL
33647

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18139487478

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