Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund

08/25/2026

Cheer your horse to the finish line at BPF's "Night at the Races" on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Good Shepherd Parish Hall in Port Matilda. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and races begin at 6:30 PM. You do not have to be present to win.

Horses are $25 each - be creative! If your horse wins their race, you receive a $50 owner's share.

Purchase online at givebutter.com/BPFNATR26!

08/25/2026

Thank you to The Daily News for this wonderful article about Bob Perks Fund's $20K for 20 Years Campaign and the incredible work of Rickey Himes and the Huntingdon County Core Group of volunteers!

To donate to our $20K for 20 Years Campaign, please visit givebutter.com/BPF20YEARS today!

The Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund began in 2006 after Doreen Perks lost her husband to melanoma, a type of skin cancer. The charity is celebrating its 20-year anniversary of

08/23/2026

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 some of our most cherished BPF Strategic Partners.

08/22/2026

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-term success of our organization. We are so very thankful for their unwavering commitment to our local cancer community. THANK YOU, UPMC Altoona!

08/20/2026

This year, we celebrate 20 years of the Bob Perks Fund. In honor of this special anniversary, we have launched the $20K for 20 Years campaign. Through this campaign, we hope to raise at least $20,000 to help pay the bills of our local cancer warriors. Reaching this goal will fund at least 20 cancer patient applications!

In addition, a very generous, anonymous donor has issued a challenge to our community: raise $10,000 now to support our local cancer patients...and they will match EVERY dollar! We have made great progress so far, but.... we still need your help. Please consider making a donation today, as your gift will make TWICE the difference!

Donate online at www.givebutter.com/BPF20YEARS or mail a check to:

Bob Perks Fund
PO Box 313
State College, PA 16804

08/18/2026

Thank you to The Centre County Gazette!

Bob Perks Fund's annual Night at the Races event is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd at 6:30 PM at Good Shepherd Church in Port Matilda. Tickets and horses are available at the link below:

givebutter.com/BPFNATR26

PORT MATILDA — A night of cheering for horses, friendly wagers, oversized derby hats and laughter will soon help write another chapter in a 20-year

08/17/2026

Join Penn State Coaches Vs. Cancer and the American Cancer Society for the 17th Annual Reverse Car Drawing on Thursday, September 10th | 6PM at Brass 16823 in Bellefonte!

Enjoy world class food provided by Catering with Style, entertainment, great company, and the thrill of winning a new car!

Tickets are selling fast, so grab yours today for the chance to drive off in a new Race Red 2026 Ford Mustang Convertible! Purchase tickets at https://cvcreversecar.org/.

A maximum of 500 tickets will be sold! Purchase yours today and experience this unforgettable evening! *Please note, you do not need to be present to win, so feel free to share!*

We at BPF are so grateful for the American Cancer Society and Penn State Coaches vs. Cancer's incredible support as cherished BPF Strategic Partners. If you have any questions, please reach out to Alyssa Shaubach at [email protected].

08/14/2026

The Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund is seeking sponsors for their Night at the Races event on October 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Port Matilda.

Please contact Clay Glenny at [email protected] or 814-506-4457 if you're interested in becoming an event sponsor.

Tickets are available at givebutter.com/BPFNATR26

08/13/2026

Calling all community members - we need your help! A very generous, anonymous donor has issued a challenge: raise $10,000 now to support our local cancer patients...and they will match EVERY dollar! Give TODAY and make twice the difference!

Donate online at www.givebutter.com/BPF20YEARS or mail a check to:

Bob Perks Fund
PO Box 313
State College, PA 16804

08/12/2026

Cheer your horse to the finish line at BPF's "Night at the Races" on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Good Shepherd Parish Hall in Port Matilda. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and races begin at 6:30 PM. You do not have to be present to win.

Purchase online at givebutter.com/BPFNATR26!