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Together we support local cancer patients through their darkest hours

Our Mission, Vision & Commitment

Assisting with Cancer Patients Expenses

Strategic Partners,

Special Event Partners & Volunteers

Upcoming Events

  • "Let's Go Back to the 80's" Dance Party - Mapleton American Legion
    "Let's Go Back to the 80's" Dance Party - Mapleton American Legion
    Sat, Apr 11
    Apr 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Mapleton American Legion Post #322, 483 Railroad St, Mapleton, PA 17052, USA
    It's an 80's dance/party at the Mapleton Legion on April 11th. Check out the poster below. All donations from this event stays local, goes to the Bob Perks Cancer Fund. The donations help our local folks while going through cancer treatments.
  • HCUW Power of the Purse Bingo
    HCUW Power of the Purse Bingo
    Sun, Apr 19
    Apr 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    W. E. Gather, 1221 Washington St, Huntingdon, PA 16652, USA
    Join Huntingdon County United Way for a fun and inspiring afternoon of bingo, purses, and community impact! Tickets can be purchased at the link below. https://givebutter.com/power-of-the-purse-bing-tmqvrj
  • ABATE Patriot Riders Chapter 35 Annual Bob Perks Basket Raffle
    ABATE Patriot Riders Chapter 35 Annual Bob Perks Basket Raffle
    Apr 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Fraternal Order of Eagles #4294, 116 N Logan Blvd # 2, Burnham, PA 17009, USA
    Join ABATE Patriot Riders Chapter 35 for the Annual Bob Perks Basket Raffle — a fun day filled with amazing baskets, great company, and support for a wonderful cause. To donate call (717) 363-2581
  • Mark Kumpf Memorial "Iron Man" Golf Tournament
    Mark Kumpf Memorial "Iron Man" Golf Tournament
    Sat, May 02
    American Legion Country Club
    May 02, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    American Legion Country Club, 1 Country Club Rd, Mt Union, PA 17066, USA
    Honoring a fighter. Supporting our community. Join us for the Iron Man Memorial Golf Tournament in memory of Mark “Iron Man” Kumpf. 3-person scramble. Register or sponsor here: https://givebutter.com/2026-Iron-Man Once an Iron Man — Always an Iron Man.
  • Race Day Soiree - American Cancer Society - General Potter Farm, beginning at 4:30 PM
    Race Day Soiree - American Cancer Society - General Potter Farm, beginning at 4:30 PM
    May 02, 2026, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    General Potter Farm, 612 Old Rte 322, Spring Mills, PA 16875, USA
    Join the American Cancer Society for their annual Race Day Soiree Event benefiting local patient service programs and research initiatives.
  • Centre Gives - Save The Date
    Centre Gives - Save The Date
    Wed, May 06
    Location is TBD
    May 06, 2026, 8:00 AM – May 07, 2026, 8:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Centre Foundation's 36-hour online giving event is set to begin on May 6 at 8 am and conclude on May 7 at 8 pm. This event is designed to support the great work of local nonprofits serving Centre County.
  • United Way of Mifflin Juniata 5th Annual Golf United Classic
    United Way of Mifflin Juniata 5th Annual Golf United Classic
    May 08, 2026, 10:15 AM – 3:00 PM
    Lewistown Country Club, 306 Country Club Rd, Lewistown, PA 17044, USA
    Calling all golf enthusiasts! The Mifflin Juniata United Way's 5th Annual Golf Tournament is just around the corner. Registration deadline is 4/22/26. Tournament fees include green fees, cart, lunch, beverages, giveaways, and awards. Register at https://www.mjunitedway.org
  • Mifflin County Cancer Rally
    Mifflin County Cancer Rally
    Sat, May 09
    May 09, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Kish Park, 1 Derry Park Dr, Lewistown, PA 17044, USA
    Come be a part of the Mifflin County Cancer Rally on May 9, 2026 - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. If you are a cancer survivor, thanks to a generous business donor we will be offering a free meal. More information available at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bobperksofmifflincounty
  •  BBQ Bonanza - Huntingdon County United Way
     BBQ Bonanza - Huntingdon County United Way
    Fri, May 15
    Huntingdon County Fairgrounds
    May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – May 16, 2026, 10:00 PM
    Huntingdon County Fairgrounds, 522N Fairgrounds Rd, Huntingdon, PA 16654, USA
    JCY Fundraising, Inc. hosts this annual event to benefit the Huntingdon County United Way and RAISEtown Care Connect. BBQ cook-off competition with people's choice voting, Cody's cruise-in and car show, demolition derby, burnout competition, food &craft vendors, touch-a-truck, and kids activities.
  • United Way of Mifflin Juniata Regency Tea & Cinema Social
    United Way of Mifflin Juniata Regency Tea & Cinema Social
    May 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Miller Cinemas 6, 46 W Market St, Lewistown, PA 17044, USA
    Join us for an evening of refinement and romance as we screen the greatest love story ever told: "Pride & Prejudice." RSVP by May 14, 2026 to secure your seat in the drawing room. https://www.mjunitedway.org/
  • Girls Night Out Altoona Cash Bingo - Bingo for a Cause
    Girls Night Out Altoona Cash Bingo - Bingo for a Cause
    Jun 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Replogle Building, 145 Replogle School Rd, New Enterprise, PA 16664, USA
    Grab your friends and join us for a fun-filled day of bingo — all for an amazing cause! 💗 We’re raising money for breast cancer awareness, support, and care, benefiting Girls Night Out Altoona, Inc. Tickets can be purchase from any committee member or click on more info.
  • Night at the Races - Save the Date
    Night at the Races - Save the Date
    Sat, Oct 03
    Good Shepherd Catholic Church - Hall
    Oct 03, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Good Shepherd Catholic Church - Hall, 867 Grays Woods Blvd, Port Matilda, PA 16870, USA
    Cheer your jockey to the finish line at BPF's "Night at the Races" on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Good Shepherd Parish Hall in Port Matilda. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and races begin at 6:30 PM. You do not have to be present to win.

When I tell my patients about the Bob Perks Fund, its humble beginnings, and how they assist cancer patients with non-medical expenses, they are just overwhelmed that someone out there cares so much.

Cheryl Litzinger, RN, BSN, OCN, Oncology Patient Navigator, UPMC Altoona

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