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

This year, we celebrate 20 years of the Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund! The Bob Perks Fund was established in 2006 in loving memory of Bob Perks, a State College native, Penn State baseball player, and co-founder of the Penn State chapter of Coaches vs. Cancer. Throughout the past 20 years, we have raised and given out more than 3.5 million dollars to more than 6,000 cancer patients across our seven-county service area. Please stay tuned for more information regarding our 2

The Huntingdon County BPF Core Group of Volunteers held a bingo fundraiser at the Mapleton American Legion on February 21, 2026. This fun afternoon of bingo raised $2,516.50 to support Huntingdon County cancer patients. Participants had the chance to win during 12 regular games and 3 special games, with a $500 jackpot. There were also raffle baskets, rip tickets, 50/50, and a bake sale. Thank you to the Mapleton American Legion, Rickey Himes, and all the volunteers who made t

On February 21, 2026, Huntingdon County United Way held their annual Night at the Races event at the Huntingdon Elks Lodge. This event’s non-stop virtual horse racing action provided a fun-filled night for folks from all over the county. Attendees enjoyed a delicious meal, placed bets on the races, and had the opportunity to participate in a silent auction, 50/50, and hat contest. We are so grateful for our partnership with Huntingdon County United Way as a BPF Strategic Part

The United Way of Mifflin & Juniata County’s annual Night at the Races event took place on January 31, 2026 at the Kish Innovation Center in Reedsville. This action-packed night of virtual horse racing kept attendees on the edge of their seats. Guests had the opportunity to purchase and name their own horses, place bets on the races, and participate in numerous raffles and a hat contest. We are proud to call the United Way of Mifflin & Juniata County a BPF Strategic Partner.

THANK YOU to all those who popped their collars, pulled on their leg warmers, and joined us for the 14th Annual Rock the 80’s Concert on February 21, 2026. This rockin’ event raised a fantastic $22,308.81 to help ease the financial burden of our local cancer warriors. Special thanks to James Miller and Dave McKee, JR Mangan, Jeff Brown, The State Theatre, our six talented local bands, American Legion Post 245, all our sponsors, and everyone who made this event such a rousing

The Mount Union Lady Trojans Basketball team held a Pink Out game to benefit Bob Perks Fund on February 10, 2026. This fun-filled night of raffles, food, and basketball raised an awesome $1,254.45 to support our friends and neighbors battling cancer in Huntingdon County. Thank you to the Lady Trojans basketball team, and to all those who came out to support our local cancer community!

On February 13, 2026, representatives from Kish Bank presented the Bob Perks Fund with the check from their annual Kish for the Cure campaign. This year’s campaign raised a record-breaking total of over $103,000 to benefit BPF, Pennsylvania Pink Zone, and American Cancer Society events in Central PA. Since Kish for the Cure began in 2012, Kish Bank has raised more than $728,000 to support these organizations. This incredibly generous donation will make a direct impact in our

The Rotary Club of Mifflintown welcomed BPF Development Coordinator, Clay Glenny, to speak at their meeting on February 19, 2026. We thank the Mifflintown Rotarians for this great opportunity to share information about our organization’s work in Mifflin and Juniata Counties. In addition, the Mifflintown Rotary provided Bob Perks Fund with a check in the amount of $1,000.00. Thank you for your generous donation and fantastic support of our local cancer patients!

Congratulations to all the lucky winners of the recent Beat the Blues Giveaway to benefit Bob Perks Fund! This drawing raised an unbelievable $6,019.96 to help our Huntingdon County cancer warriors pay their bills, so they can better focus on their treatment and recovery. THANK YOU to Rickey Himes and her dedicated Core Group of Volunteers for all of their hard work. You are true champions of BPF!

The UPMC Altoona Foundation’s annual Winter Splendor event was held on January 16, 2026 at the Blair County Convention Center. BPF Executive Director, Cindy Brown, was honored to attend and join in the fun. Attendees were invited to participate in several basket raffles, a silent auction, 50/50, caricatures, and a photo booth. President Mike Corso provided the keynote address, and the program concluded with a live auction and a silent disco. Proceeds from this wonderful event

On December 13, 2025, Spitzer Subaru of DuBois held a Basket Raffle to benefit Bob Perks Fund as part of their annual Share the Love campaign. This fun-filled event raised $789.00 to benefit our friends and neighbors battling cancer in Clearfield County. In addition to the basket raffle, guests were welcomed to enjoy goodies from the bake sale and to grab a free hot dog. Santa and Mrs. Claus even made a visit! We are truly grateful to have once again been chosen as Spitzer Su

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