The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies recently provided Bob Perks Fund with a grant in the amount of $7,500.00 through the Benjamin Bosler Fund, Bedford County Community Fund, Fund for the Future, and Hooversville Trinity ELCA Charitable Legacy Fund. In addition, thanks to this incredibly generous donation, BPF was also able to receive a $7,500.00 matching grant from the Benzel Family Cancer Fund through the UPMC Altoona Foundation. These generous contributions will ma

Representatives from Bob Perks Fund traveled to the Bedford American Legion on November 18, 2025 to speak with the Bedford Lions Club about our organization’s mission. Thank you to the Bedford Lions for allowing us this great opportunity to share information about our efforts to support Bedford County cancer patients.

Alltrista Plastics’ Stars and Stripes Cornhole Tournament to benefit BPF was held at Reedsville Fire Company on September 14, 2025. This incredible event raised $5,912.02 to benefit Mifflin County cancer patients. In addition to the tournament itself, attendees enjoyed delicious food and baked goods and were invited to purchase tickets for the chance to win a number of great prizes in the basket raffle. Thank you to Alltrista Plastics for organizing this fantastic event!

On November 1, 2025, Cove Cause for Cancer held a 200 Club Drawing at the Freedom Township Fire Hall. Attendees came from all over the Cove for the chance to win big on the cash drawing, rip tickets, 50/50, and a basket raffle. In addition to being one of our most cherished BPF Strategic Partners, the Cove Cause for Cancer committee was instrumental in raising the funds necessary to support the expansion of our service area to include Bedford County earlier this year. Since o

Bob Perks Fund’s 3rd Annual Sing for the Fight event was held on October 30, 2025. Karaoke hopefuls from all over the area came running to Shy Bear Brewing for the chance to sing their hearts out while supporting those battling cancer in Mifflin County. This year’s event raised $2,370.00 to help local cancer patients focus on their treatment and recovery. The night’s festivities included a Halloween costume contest and the chance to win numerous prizes through the basket raff

The 17th Annual Girls Night Out event was held on October 22, 2025. Approximately 1,100 attendees from all over the community gathered at the Blair County Convention Center to raise funds for breast cancer research, to support local breast cancer patients, and to remind everyone to schedule their annual mammograms. Several BPF representatives were ecstatic to attend and join in the fun. We are incredibly thankful to once again be a beneficiary of this awe-inspiring event, and

THANK YOU to the Rotary Club of DuBois for once again choosing Bob Perks Fund as a recipient of grant funds from their Annual Rotary Radio Auction. Rotary President, Jay Lohn, presented BPF with a check for $400.00 at their meeting on September 23, 2025. We are so grateful for this generous donation to help ease the financial burden of Clearfield County cancer patients.

BPF Development Coordinator, Clay Glenny, attended Overhead Door’s Annual Employee Health Fair on September 11, 2025. Thank you to Overhead Door Corporation for this wonderful opportunity to share the BPF mission with your employees!

On September 3, 2025, representatives from BPF attended the 1st Annual Senior Wellness Expo at the Juniata County Fairgrounds. We are so grateful for this opportunity to share information about Bob Perks Fund with our local seniors. Thank you to the event organizers for this lovely invitation!

In September 2025, Rickey Himes and the Huntingdon County Core Group of volunteers represented Bob Perks Fund at the Mount Union and Mill Creek Fire Department's annual gun raffles. Just by volunteering to sell rip tickets and serve food, these incredible champions of BPF raised a grand total of $2,738.25. This generous donation will help our friends and neighbors battling cancer in Huntingdon County to pay their bills while going through treatments. THANK YOU for your great

Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State held their 16th Annual Reverse Car Drawing on September 11, 2025 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Attendees enjoyed world class food provided by Catering with Style, entertainment, great company, and the chance to win either a 2025 Ford Bronco Sport or a 2025 Ford Maverick. We are truly grateful to both CvC of Penn State and the American Cancer Society for their unwavering support of local cancer patients as cherished BPF Strategic Partners. T

The 8th Annual Clay Shoot to benefit Bob Perks Fund was held at the Shenecoy Sportmens Club on September 13, 2025. Participants were invited to the 15-station course to shoot clay, skeet, or trap. This fantastic event raised $1,130.00 to support Huntingdon County cancer patients. Thank you to Shenecoy Sportsmen, Rickey Himes, Erica Blair, and the entire Huntingdon County Core Group of volunteers!

On August 28, 2025, Veeder-Root employees gathered for their annual Day of Caring Walk-a-Thon to benefit Bob Perks Fund. These dedicated supporters raised $2,050.00 to support their neighbors in need battling cancer, while walking numerous miles throughout the day. These funds will help Blair County cancer patients pay their bills, so that they can focus on getting well. Thank you to Maureen Slovikosky, Amy Koegler, and all the Veeder Root employees who participated in this a

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Huntingdon County United Way hosted their 2025 Charity Masters Golf Tournament on July 16, 2025. Golfers from all over the area gathered...

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DuBois Area United Way held their annual Jurassic Days event on August 9 th  and 10 th  at Doolittle's Dinosaurs. Attendees were invited...

It was a beautiful day on August 16th, as attendees gathered from all over the Cove for Cove Cause for Cancer's Party in the Park. This...