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Join friends and family of the Peter Skelton Sarcoma Research Foundation to raise funds and awareness of sarcoma.

Partial proceeds benefit the sarcoma programs at the Abramson Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital.

Peter Skelton was a young man in his prime. He had a contagious laugh and a zest for life. On July 9, 2003, at the age of 36, doctors found a tumor. He had surgery in August, was diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma, and was admitted to Johns Hopkins in late September. He passed away on November 2.

Pete’s valiant battle, from diagnosis to death, lasted a little less than four months. That was a very short time – four months – to comprehend that he had a malignant cancer, find a specialist for this relatively unknown disease, and just simply hope that some treatment existed to help.


The Peter Skelton Sarcoma Research Foundation was founded by Pete’s brother and sisters in memory of Peter. Their wish, as his would be, is to help others fight sarcoma cancer.

Peter Skelton Sarcoma Research Foundation Annual Sarcoma Walk/Run/Cycle

Date: Sunday, July 13, 2014, 7:30 – 11:30am
Location: RiverWinds in West Deptford, New Jersey
Times: Cycle: 7:30 am, Walk: 8:30 am, Run: 9 am

Benefits the Abramson Cancer Center's Joan Karnell Supportive Care Program at Pennsylvania Hospital