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Thank you to Chiru and Kui Murage for volunteering to archive the history of the Jimmy Anderson mosaic at Peter's Place.  The sisters and thier mother, Naya, attended Peter's Place after the death of their father 9 years ago.

Peters Place Photo Album Sneak a peak inside of Peter's Place: see our center, admire our volunteers, experience the fun of our events!
 

EVENTS

 UPCOMING EVENTS - Mark your calendar and join us!
 

2012 Bowl-A-Thon - Saturday, February 4th

A few lanes are still available for our Second Annual Peter's Place Bowl-A-Thon to be held Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Playdrome Devon.  Last year's event was so much fun - and participants raised over $18,000 for Peter's Place (see photos from 2011).  We're so grateful to John Kelly for donating his services as our DJ extraordinaire - and creating such a fun atmosphere for the bowlers.  Additionally, thank you to Bravisimo in Berwyn for being our pizza sponsor.  For more information about forming a team for this year's event, or to sponsor the event, a team, or an individual, please see our 2012 Bowl-A-Thon website.

Moonlight & Magnolias - Saturday, May 12th

Be sure to save the date for our 2012 Spring event - held again this year at The Baldwin School.  This year southern hospitality to reign for the evening as guests enjoy authentic southern cuisine and entertainment.  We are excited to announce that the co-chairs for the event - Mary Katherine Schenkel and Sheila Norton - and a wonderful supporting cast of committee members - and preparing for a fabulous evening.  If you are interested in sponsoring the event and donating an item to our auction, please contact us for more information. 

PAST EVENTS - Read about the fun!

Eat * Laugh * Love
Wednesday, November 2, guests celebrated a decade of comfort, hope and healing at The Viking Culinary Center in Bryn Mawr as they enjoyed cocktails, delicious comfort food and cooking demonstrations.  We are grateful to Allison Hayden for capturing the evening in photos.  A special thank you to The Viking Culinary Center for putting on another fabulous event.


  Peter's Place is 10!   S On SaOnOn Saturday, May 14th, a joyful crowd of 300 guests gathered at the Baldwin School to celebrate the 10th Birthday of Peter's Place.  The event far surpassed our expectations. For more details and photos, please view our event page. 
 

Peter’s Place Bowl-A-Thon
Saturday, February 5, 2011 Devon Bowling Lanes, the Playdrome, was buzzing with excitement as 132 bowlers, from 24 teams, bowled in hopes of winning donated prizes for highest score, best dressed, needs improvement and most money raised. Teams were made up of Peter’s Place children, families, and friends of Peter’s Place. Music from volunteer DJ John Kelly kept everyone on their feet, as kids and adults danced through out the lanes while the strobe lights turned the Playdrome from a bowling alley to an energetic party!  The event was a time for children and families to enjoy one another's company during a fun day of bowling. The bowlers shattered their fundraising goal and raised over $18,000 for Peter’s Place!
 

 

LOCAL SUPPORT FOR PETER'S PLACE

The Family Martial Arts Center in Downingtown held a Kick-A-Thon to raise funds for Peter’s Place in memory of Maddie Degville. Students came out on a hot summer night and kicked their way to raising $700 to support our programs for grieving families. Thank you to Master Jim Saemann and all of the kids and families at the school for helping with this meaningful effort.

On April 14, Lilly Pulitzer hosted Sip, Shop & Share for Peter's Place at their Ardmore store.  Guests were treated to wine and refreshments as they shopped at the newly renovated store.  The event raised over $700 for Peter's Place. Pictured here are Peter's Place is 10 co-chair Gina McHugh, Lilly Fashion Director (and event committee member) Jane Schoenborn, and co-chair Jennie Seward.

Peter’s Place was the grateful recipient of a generous gift from the congregation of Main Line Unitarian Church. Through their December collection, the church raised over $2,000 for Peter’s Place! This contribution is so meaningful to Peter’s Place, as it helps to sustain our work and sends a powerful message of caring and support to our children and families. .

Thank you to the VanCleve Collection for designating Peter's Place as the beneficiary of their 25th Silver Anniversary celebration held November 4, 2010.  The event raised $1000 for Peter's Place.  Guests were treated to a special tea and a cocktail reception while shopping at the Paoli store.

We are so grateful to the Saturday Club of Wayne for a generous grant that will allow Peter's Place to provide six 8 week support groups for grieving children in their own schools. Pictured here are El Morsbach and Carrie Miluski with Jeanne Dechiario and Lorann Wood from the Saturday Club, and other grateful grant recipients from TE Cares and the Women's Center of Montgomery County

We are grateful to the NFL Alumni Philadelphia Chapter.  As part of their participation in the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure, alumni cheerleaders sold t-shirts and pom-poms to raise money for Peter's Place.  The cheerleaders' gift was matched by the NFL Alumni for a total gift of $2000 for Peter's Place.

We are very grateful to ADAM of Bryn Mawr for their $2,500 donation.  ADAM donated 15% of their proceeds for the month of May to Peter's Place.  Thank you also to the customers who supported Peter's Place through their purchases.

Thank you Altus Partners! Employees participated in the Chubb Charity Challenge, a golf tournament in which Chubb agents and brokers play for their designated charity. Altus Partners chose Peter’s Place as their designated charity for the second year in a row. As a result of their participation in the event, Peter’s Place was awarded a donation of $1,000.

In honor of her late husband, Ethan Halberstadt, Missy Halberstadt and friends hosted The Beach Chair Wiffle Ball Classic on Saturday, June 12th at the home of Karin and Rob Micheletti. More than 200 friends and family of Ethan joined in a fun day of wiffle ball, hotdogs, cotton candy and games for the children. The Wiffle Ball Classic graciously donated $7,000 in proceeds from the event to Peter’s Place. Missy, her sons, and friends of Ethan visited Peter’s Place to present the check.

Peter's Place extends a big THANK YOU to Starkweather Elementary School in West Chester. The Elementary School raised $250 for Peter's Place at their annual Fun Run.