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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

  • Cove Cause for Cancer Spring 200 Club Cash Drawing
    Cove Cause for Cancer Spring 200 Club Cash Drawing
    Mar 07, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Freedom Twp Fire Hall, 139 Municipal St, East Freedom, PA 16637, USA
    Make plans NOW for the Cove Cause for Cancer Spring 200 Club Cash Drawing this Saturday, March 7th! This is more than just a fundraiser — it’s one of the most exciting nights of the season!
  • Dueling Pianos
    Dueling Pianos
    Sat, Mar 07
    The Bellamauro Social Banquet Hall
    Mar 07, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    The Bellamauro Social Banquet Hall, 1017 Reynoldsville-Falls Creek Rd, Reynoldsville, PA 15851, USA
    The DuBois Area United Way presents Dueling Pianos on March 7th at the Bellamauro Social Hall! Join us for a night of music, fun, and supporting our community. Tickets available through DAUW. Doors open at 4:30 PM.
  • Cove Cause for Cancer is proud to present The Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos LIVE at the Freedom Township Firehall!
    Cove Cause for Cancer is proud to present The Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos LIVE at the Freedom Township Firehall!
    Mar 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Freedom Twp Fire Hall, 139 Municipal St, East Freedom, PA 16637, USA
    Get ready for a high-energy, request-driven show where YOU pick the songs and the pianists turn them into an unforgettable, interactive performance — all while supporting an incredible cause. Even better? All tips go directly to Cove Cause for Cancer.
  • "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.
  • 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.
  •  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.
  • 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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