The 29th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State Golf Tournament teed off on May 29, 2026 at the Penn State Golf Courses. This exciting event brought together hundreds of golfers from around the area to unite in support of a great cause. Thank you to Penn State Coaches vs. Cancer and the American Cancer Society for your steadfast support of our local cancer community as cherished BPF Strategic Partners!

The Annual BBQ Bonanza event was held on May 15 & 16, 2026 at the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds. An incredible $55,000 was raised this year to benefit Huntingdon County United Way and RAISEtown Care Connect. We are proud to be a partner agency of Huntingdon County United Way, and are so grateful to call them a BPF Strategic Partner. Thank you to all the organizers, committee members, and volunteers who make this event possible!

On May 11, 2026, Spitzer Subaru of DuBois and Subaru of America presented BPF representatives with a check in the amount of $10,690 from Subaru’s annual Share the Love campaign. This generous donation will help Clearfield County cancer patients pay their bills, so that they can focus on their treatment and recovery. Bob Perks Fund is extremely proud to serve as Spitzer Subaru’s hometown charity for the Share the Love campaign each year. We are also very grateful for our speci

On May 9, 2026, Bob Perks Fund of Mifflin County held their 1st annual Mifflin County Cancer Rally at Kish Park in Lewistown. Attendees were invited to purchase “stars” in honor of a cancer survivor, or in memory of a loved one lost to cancer. In addition, there was food, live music, 50/50, raffles, and more! This incredible event raised $2,127.00 to benefit Mifflin County cancer patients. Thank you to the planning committee, all volunteers (including Kish Bank’s Kish CATS),

Thank you to everyone who supported Bob Perks Fund during this year’s Centre Gives! This year’s 36-hour online giving event, held by the Centre Foundation, took place on May 6 & 7, 2026. Thanks to your generosity, our organization raised a total of $24,246.00 to support our local cancer warriors! Special thanks to Blake and Linda Gall for their “Match the Match” pledge, which helped your donated dollars stretch even further.

Recently, UPMC Altoona provided Bob Perks Fund with an annual grant award in the amount of $35,000. This incredibly generous donation will make a direct impact in the lives of our friends and neighbors battling cancer and will help ensure that they can focus on getting well, without worrying about paying their bills. As one of our most trusted referral sources, a BPF Special Events Partner, AND a cherished BPF Strategic Partner, UPMC Altoona is absolutely crucial to the long-

The first-ever Mark Kumpf “Iron Man” Memorial Golf Tournament was held on May 2, 2026 at the Mount Union Country Club. The tournament was organized by Huntingdon County United Way, with funds designated to support Bob Perks Fund. In addition to the golfing fun, attendees enjoyed games and contests, live music from Brandon Deamer and Ryan Russler, and fireworks at dark. As a BPF Strategic Partner, Huntingdon County United Way is integral to the long-term success of our organiz

On May 2, 2026, the American Cancer Society held their annual Race Day Soiree at the General Potter Farm in Spring Mills. This year’s event included a live viewing of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, live music, activities, and amazing food and drinks. We are very proud to call the American Cancer Society and Penn State Coaches vs. Cancer as some of our most cherished BPF Strategic Partners.

The United Way of Mifflin Juniata held their 5th annual Golf United Classic on May 1, 2026 at Lewistown Country Club. Golfers from all over the region came out to enjoy a beautiful day of golf and to support local agencies through United Way. Attendees were also treated to a delicious lunch and played fun games throughout the course. We are so lucky to be a Partner Agency of UWMJ and to call them a BPF Strategic Partner.

Kish Bank hosted their ninth annual Kish Celebrates Community event on April 27, 2026 at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. BPF representatives were thrilled to attend. The event celebrates the people and organizations strengthening the region and affirms Kish’s commitment to investing time, talent, and resources in the communities it serves. Penn State Football Coach Matt Campbell served as the keynote speaker. Kish also celebrated the growth and impact of Kish for

THANK YOU to the Huntingdon Holiday Bowl for holding their annual bowling tournament to benefit Bob Perks Fund! This year’s tournament was held on April 26, 2026, and raised an awesome $582 to benefit Huntingdon County cancer patients. We are truly grateful for your generosity and great support of our friends and neighbors battling cancer.

The A.B.A.T.E. of PA Chapter 53 Patriot Riders held their annual Basket Raffle to benefit Bob Perks Fund on April 25, 2026 at the Burnham Fraternal Order of Eagles. Attendees had several opportunities to win, including 50/50, rip tickets, and various raffles. We are so lucky to have the Patriot Riders supporting our cancer warriors in Mifflin County. Since they began holding this event in 2023, they have raised nearly $9,000 for BPF. Thank you, Patriot Riders!

The Huntingdon County Core Group of BPF volunteers held an 80’s Dance Party on April 18, 2026 at the Mapleton American Legion. DJ services were provided by DJ Duane. Attendees pulled out their leg warmers and hair gel for one special night of 80’s fun! A prize was awarded for the best 80’s outfit. This fun event raised $1,302.00 to benefit cancer patients living in Huntingdon County. Thank you to Rickey Himes, the Mapleton American Legion, and the entire Huntingdon County Cor

On April 14, 2026, representatives from the Rex H. Kaup Memorial Foundation presented Bob Perks Fund with a check for $10,000. This incredibly generous donation will make an enormous difference in the lives of Blair County cancer warriors as they fight their battles. Rex Kaup was a lifelong Altoona native and Penn State graduate. He passed away in 2021 after a battle with lymphoma, and his friends, family, and colleagues started the foundation in his memory. THANK YOU, Rex H.

On June 1st, Carolyn Donaldson of Kish Bank joined BPF representatives to announce the kickoff of our $20K for 20 Years Campaign. We hope to raise $20,000 to help pay the bills of our local cancer warriors, and to celebrate Bob Perks Fund's 20th anniversary. Since 2006, Bob Perks Fund has raised and given out more than $3.5 million to over 6,000 local cancer patients. We hope you will consider making a contribution to celebrate 20 years of BPF. Every single donated dollar ma

This year, we celebrate 20 years of the Bob Perks Fund. Please listen to BPF Founder Doreen Perks' special announcement regarding our $20K for 20 Years campaign! Over the next 20 weeks, we hope to raise $20,000 to help pay the bills of our local cancer warriors. Reaching this goal will fund 20 cancer patient applications! We hope you will consider making a contribution to celebrate 20 years of BPF. To donate: https://givebutter.com/BPF20YEARS

The Flying Ivories brought their incredible talent and charisma to the Freedom Township Fire Hall on March 21, 2026 for Cove Cause for Cancer's first-ever Dueling Pianos event. For a donation, attendees were invited to make song requests that were then played by one of two talented pianists. This fun-filled evening was held to support cancer patients living in Bedford and Blair Counties. We are truly grateful for Cove Cause for Cancer's amazing support as a BPF Strategic Part

On March 11, 2026, representatives from Girl Night Out Altoona presented Bob Perks Fund with a check for $100,000 from their 2025 fundraising activities. This extraordinarily generous donation will provide local breast cancer patients with the short-term financial support that they so desperately need. Times are tougher than ever for our friends and neighbors battling cancer, and this contribution will make a significant, direct impact in their lives. We are so very lucky to

DuBois Area United Way held a Dueling Pianos fundraiser on March 7, 2026 at the Bellamauro Social Hall in Reynoldsville. Attendees gathered from all over the area for a thrilling evening of musical entertainment. In addition, guests were invited to participate in various basket raffles and 50/50. We are very thankful to be a Partner Agency of DuBois Area United Way.

Cove Cause for Cancer's most recent 200 Club Drawing was held on March 7, 2026 at the Freedom Township Fire Hall. Attendees were treated to a delicious dinner and had the opportunity to win big through the cash drawing, 50/50, basket raffles, and rip tickets. We are so very proud to call Cove Cause for Cancer a BPF Strategic Partner. Since our partnership began in 2019, they have raised and donated $105,000 to benefit our cancer warriors living all over the Cove. Thank you to