Rick Pankow Foundation

05/25/2026

Your RPF donations covered a cooling unit repair bill and groceries for Herschel & Shirley. Here is a note from Shirley -

“There are no words that could possibly express how grateful we are to The Rick Pankow Foundation and how it has impacted our lives.

We got old so fast and one day we realized we had no plan for retirement. So here we are, 84 and 87 yrs old, myself diagnosed with breast cancer and Herschel with Angiosarcoma, which has no cure.

Due to a bad back and cancer our motorhome (residence) has deteriorated some, leaking roof, tires, and then the refrigerator quit, to the price of a new one of between $2,000 and $3,000. We only have Social Security so a new fridge is out of the question. We have an amazing friend who suggested replacing the cooling unit instead of a new fridge.

RICK PANKOW Foundation paid, in full, the invoice and if that wasn’t enough, The Foundation gave us an additional $1,000 for food or whatever we needed.

WHO in the world does that? We are still in shock. THANK YOU RICK PANKOW FOUNDATION and to all the people who donate to this amazing foundation. You all have blessed us beyond words. Thank you, GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU! You have our undying gratitude forever.”

04/21/2026

To celebrate the upcoming tournament, we are giving golfers our newest version of the RPF hat, which is stylish and shows your support for the foundation. This is our 26th golf tournament and we’re all set for a perfect day of sun and fun while supporting those who really need a helping hand as they battle cancer. Register at www.rickpankowfoundation.org/2026-annual-golf-tournament

03/28/2026

Registration is open! We are excited to see you.🌝🌙💛www.rickpankowfoundation.org

01/28/2026

Shoot for the Moon on Monday, July 20th. 🌕🏌️‍♂️

12/29/2025

Highlights from 2025. The many ways you supported the Rick Pankow Foundation this past year made these incredible things happen:

-$49,600 in RPF funds were given to 23 individuals and their families to cover important bills while in cancer treatment.
-$103,460 was raised at the 2025 Annual Golf Tournament 70’s themed breaks the record.
-$22,000 was raised during the 2025 Trees of Hope fundraiser, the highest ever.
-140 Trees of Hope gifted to hospice & outpatient care patients at EvergreenHealth.
-Three Horticulture students received $2,000 educational scholarships.
-Good SPAM Newsletter (Supporting People Advocating for Miracles) was re-created to update donors on RPF happenings.
-Rich Andrews created a truly wonderful RPF video about how the foundation started, posted on the homepage.
-KING 5 Evening filmed and aired the decoration & delivery of Trees of Hope — thank you Mike Blakey and Diane Torre.
-Two new members joined the Board of Directors: Cameron Engstrom and Anne Pankow.

Thank you for all you did (volunteering, donating, cheering on, referring) to contribute to these fun and meaningful successes in 2025!

Wishing you a very Happy New Year. We look forward to continue helping families with you in 2026.

12/14/2025

🌟✨⭐️Evening Magazine let us know they will air the Trees of Hope RPF segment on Monday 7:30 PM on King 5 and again on Tuesday at 3:30pm. ⭐️✨🌟

12/09/2025

The Trees of Hope have been delivered🎄💚We will let you know when the Rick Pankow Foundation Trees of Hope segment airs on King5 Evening Magazine 🥳🎥. Rickpankowfoundation.org/trees-of-hope-2025

12/09/2025

12/07/2025

Record speed decorating today⚡️In only one hour the little trees were all dressed up. We’ve got this down! Thank you to dear friends and family who came today. If you would like to donate, or have already donated to Trees of Hope to help families, thank you😌🥹
rickpankowfoundation.org/trees-of-hope-2025

12/02/2025

Donate To Our Very Own Trees of Hope On This Giving Tuesday! Any size of donation matters and is greatly appreciated in our effort to raise $25,000 in 2025. We are GRATEFUL for your kindness and support over these many years‼️❤️rickpankowfoundation.org/trees-of-hope-2025