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17th Annual Girls Night Out
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

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Nov 12, 20251 min read


DuBois Rotary Grant
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.

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Nov 12, 20251 min read


Overhead Door Health Fair
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!

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Nov 12, 20251 min read


Juniata Co Fair Senior Wellness Expo
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!

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Nov 12, 20251 min read


Huntingdon County Gun Raffles
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

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Nov 12, 20251 min read


CvC Reverse Car Drawing
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

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Nov 12, 20251 min read


Shenecoy Sportsmen Clay Shoot
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!

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Nov 12, 20251 min read


Veeder Root Day of Caring
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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Nov 12, 20251 min read


KFTC “Empty the Vault” Reverse Drawing
Kish Bank kicked off their 2025 Kish for the Cure fundraising efforts with their first-ever “Empty the Vault” Reverse Drawing on August...

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Sep 17, 20251 min read


Huntingdon Raffle
Thank you to Rickey Himes and the Huntingdon Core Group of volunteers for holding a Meat Raffle at the Huntingdon County Fair to benefit...

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Sep 17, 20251 min read


ACS Additional Donation
The American Cancer Society and Penn State Coaches vs. Cancer recently provided Bob Perks Fund with an incredibly generous donation in...

Bob Perks Fund
Sep 17, 20251 min read


HCUW Charity Masters
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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Sep 17, 20251 min read


UPMC Annual Grant
In June, UPMC Altoona provided Bob Perks Fund with an annual grant award of $35,000.00. This generous donation will help ensure that our...

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Sep 17, 20251 min read


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

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Aug 29, 20251 min read


Party In The Park
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...

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Aug 29, 20251 min read


Senator Judy Ward Senior Expo
On July 31, 2025, BPF representatives attended Senator Judy Ward's 3 rd Annual Senior Expo. Seniors from all over the area came out to...

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Aug 29, 20251 min read


St. Catherine's Church Yard Sale
On July 11 & 12, 2025, the annual yard sale to benefit BPF was held at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Mount Union. This year's event...

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Aug 29, 20251 min read


Mikey's Old School Ride
The 12th Annual Mikey's Old School Ride was held on June 14, 2025, beginning at the Clearfield American Legion. Despite the stormy...

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Aug 29, 20251 min read


Give for the Cause
This year’s “Give for the Cause” event to benefit Bob Perks Fund was held on June 14, 2025, at the Captain Jack Lions Park in Mill...

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Jul 25, 20251 min read


Spitzer Share the Love Check Presentation
Spitzer Subaru of DuBois and Subaru of America recently presented Bob Perks Fund with a check for $9,685 from their annual “Share the...

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Jul 25, 20251 min read
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