2014 ANNUAL REPORT
A MESSAGE FROM DOREEN PERKS, FOUNDER
The year 2014 was a remarkable period of growth and development for the Bob Perks Fund.
We have settled comfortably into our new structure. The roles of our new Board Chair and
Executive Director have been performed beautifully by Lori Proper and Norma Keller,
respectively. Lori’s leadership has proven to be a wonderful guiding force as we continue to
grow and mature as an organization. And Norma’s dedication to expanding the Bob Perks
Fund’s reach is preparing us to support the growing needs of the organization and the patients
we support.
The Bob Perks Fund is being challenged to continue to find new ways to raise more funds each
and every year. A big accomplishment for us in 2014 was the expansion of personal and corporate sponsorships, as well
as the addition of significant new support from local private and community foundations. These organizations are
making a significant impact on our ability to reach as many cancer patients as possible. We appreciate each and every
one of them, and we look forward to working with them to continue to promote our mission in 2015.
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HISTORY AND MISSION
The Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund was established in 2006 in memory of Bob Perks, a State College native, who
passed away in 2005 after a long battle with melanoma. A four-year Penn State baseball player and a founding member
of the local Coaches vs Cancer® of Penn State, Bob died at age 42, leaving behind his wife Doreen and two very young
children. To fulfill Bob’s commitment to those battling cancer, Doreen and Bob’s family, friends, and colleagues
established the Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund. Those who receive this support do not have the financial resources to
pay for many of their most basic living expenses including rent, utilities, food, car insurance, and gas for cancer
treatment travel.
A 2014 Huntingdon County recipient said “Never in a million years did I think I would be in a situation where I was
fighting for my life but here it is. The unexpected costs of fighting cancer are astronomical. My fiancé tells me that I
have one job – fight for my life and survive this. As the bills pile up, this is hard to do but with your help, my stress level
is much lower. It is with deepest regard that I thank you for your help in easing my financial burden.” Many local
families fighting cancer are faced with the decision to heat their homes or put food on their tables. The emotional
pressure of unpaid bills and the tough decisions about how to care for themselves and their families is overwhelming
and often stands in the way of focusing on their healthcare. This is where the Bob Perks Fund steps in, working to
reduce the financial burden and stress faced by cancer patients so they can focus on their treatment and recovery.
In the past nine years, the Bob Perks Fund’s history of growth and development to fulfill its mission is truly remarkable.
With over $204,000 distributed in 2014, up from $16,000 in 2006, this organization has had a major impact in changing
the lives of cancer patients in Blair, Centre, Clearfield, and Huntingdon Counties. All of the funds distributed are
donated by individuals, families, community and faith-based organizations, businesses, local foundations, Bob Perks
Fund special events, and other events held on our behalf. By early 2015, the Bob Perks Fund will have distributed ONE
MILLION DOLLARS since its inception in 2006 and we look forward to celebrating this major milestone at a “Thanks a
Million” gala at Toftrees in September.
SERVICE, GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN 2014
In 2014, the Bob Perks Fund provided financial assistance to pay eligible expenses submitted through 267 approved
applications. All applicants funded by the Bob Perks Fund are referred by members of their cancer treatment team. The
distribution of approved applications by residence in the four-county area served by the Bob Perks Fund included:
80 Blair County
89 Clearfield County
64 Centre County
34 Huntingdon County
In 2014, cancer patient applications primarily originated from UPMC Altoona (Blair), Mount Nittany Medical Center and
Cancer Care Partnership (Centre), Geisinger Health System (Centre), Nathaniel Yingling Cancer Center (Clearfield), and
Home Nursing Agency (Huntingdon). The Bob Perks Fund could not provide assistance to cancer patients without
successful, collaborative relationships with our referral sources. They are truly our partners in service to cancer patients
and we thank them for their efforts that contribute to our success.
The importance of the Bob Perks Fund in the lives of local cancer patients is reflected in testimonials provided by
healthcare professionals:
"The assistance our patients receive from the Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund is essential in helping people to
overcome financial barriers during cancer treatment. Without the Bob Perks Fund, there would be a gap in our ability
to help patients who need financial assistance. Situations do arise where patients need prescriptions or durable medical
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equipment right away and they cannot afford the co-pay. When this happens, we turn to Bob Perks Fund and they are
always responsive when we need them. In this way, it is truly a lifesaving assistance program. I do not know what we or
our patients would do without the Bob Perks Cancer Fund." – Kristin Sides, BS, Patient Navigator, Mount Nittany Medical
Center
"The Cancer Program at Mount Nittany is a proud partner and beneficiary of the Bob Perks Fund. Thanks to their
efforts, people facing cancer in our community have a resource that is unheard of in other places. Doreen's vision to
have funds available to help support patients experiencing financial hardship as a result of their diagnosis has made it
possible for us to mitigate some of the barriers that cancer presents. I have worked with this remarkable organization
since its inception, and serving on their Allocations Committee, I can speak firsthand to their good work. I am a proud
supporter of this wonderful group." – Aileen Galley, Director, Penn State Cancer Institute
Support for applicants falls into four major categories: rent and utilities, food and gas gift cards, automotive, and
medical expenses. The distribution of over $204,000 to meet these needs was a $29,000 increase over funds distributed
in 2013. While we funded 100% of the needs presented in the 267 applications, our fundraising fell short of meeting this
increased need. As a result, we were forced to reduce the 2015 maximum per application from $1,000 to $750.
As we move ahead in 2015, the Bob Perks Fund is working to identify additional sources of funding to meet 100% of the
eligible needs presented through our application process and to work toward restoring the maximum per application to
$1,000.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
With the establishment of the first Executive Director position in 2013, the Bob Perks Fund was able to move forward to
increase awareness of Bob Perks Fund services and establish new funding opportunities in Blair, Centre, Clearfield, and
Huntingdon Counties.
Blair County
In the four-county area served, we experienced the greatest increase in allocations in Blair County with $63,000
allocated in 2014, up from $33,000 in 2013. Altoona-based Sheetz, Inc., a major contributor and critical source of
support for applicants served by the Bob Perks Fund, donated more than $15,000 in complementary gas cards for
distribution to local cancer patients. The 2nd annual “Kicks@Cancer,” event hosted by Charla Brumbaugh’s Community
Connections once again supported the Bob Perks Fund and Albemarle Corporation of Tyrone served as a first-time
$1,000 sponsor of our “Tailgate Party.” In addition, the Bob Perks Fund received a generous grant from the UPMC
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Altoona Foundation and established a collaborative relationship with the Tyrone-based Breast Cancer and Women’s
Health Institute of Central PA. The Bob Perks Fund thanks Sherry DelGrosso and Lannette Johnston for helping us move
ahead in these areas.
Clearfield County
The Bob Perks Fund was fortunate to be the beneficiary of two Subaru “Share the Love” events held by Wilkinson Subaru
in Curwensville and Johnson Subaru in DuBois with proceeds totaling $12,000. Jennifer Lanich held a successful “Mikey’s
Old School Ride” rally to honor her husband Mike, a Bob Perks Fund recipient, who passed away in 2013. In addition, we
received a first-time grant of $ 1,000 from the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation to purchase food gift cards for
Clearfield County recipients of Bob Perks Fund support.
Centre County
We are grateful for the unique partnership the Bob Perks Fund has with Coaches vs Cancer® of Penn State and the
American Cancer Society in Centre County. We received over $51,000 for 2014 and are thankful for the generous CVC
sponsors, donors, and volunteers that made this possible.
A very resourceful Jamie Stocker created a new event to support the Bob Perks Fund and local cancer patients. “Wine
and Conversation,” supported by Stocker Chevrolet and the Gene and Kathy Stocker Family, was held at Celebration Hall
and raised more than $10,000. The Ken Tressler Family held its second, successful Pig Roast in Snow Shoe, raising
$3,500. Supelco employees held a 5-K Run and our good friends at Forever Broadcasting made it possible for the Bob
Perks Fund to receive proceeds from the Bryce Jordan Center’s Trans-Siberian Orchestra event. And we especially
appreciate the generosity of Rex Energy Corporation, our MAJOR event sponsor of 2014.
Foundation support continued to be a mainstay of Bob Perks Fund contributions, with continuing grants from the Mount
Nittany Medical Center Foundation and the Geisinger Foundation, and new support from the Ferguson Foundation, the
Bellefonte Elks Lodge #1094 David B. Garver Fund, and the Bellefonte Masonic Lodge #268 Carl Fisher Memorial Trust.
Centre Gives, a 36-hour online fund-raising event held by the Centre Foundation, was once again a major source of
support for the Bob Perks Fund, with 60 donors contributing $18,840. The Bob Perks Funds extends its thanks to Blake
and Linda Gall who “double matched” the Centre Foundation’s proportional matching funds, bringing the grand total to
almost $27,000.
Huntingdon County
Early in 2014, the Bob Perks Fund was accepted as an Affiliate Member of Huntingdon County United Way, making it
possible to be included in their 2014 campaign and receive designated donations. Through United Way, we enjoyed
opportunities to make presentations at the Huntingdon County Rotary Club, JC Blair Hospital, ACCO, and other local
businesses. Media coverage in the Huntingdon Daily News led to the Bob Perks Fund receiving a $1,000 “Tailgate Party”
sponsorship from US Silica in Mapleton Depot.
In other activities, the Huntingdon High School Girls Soccer Team raised $1,840 through their “Kick Out Cancer” event
and the “Gutsy Girls” held an event at Mimi’s Restaurant to promote awareness of the Bob Perks Fund. We especially
want to thank Ms. Rickey Himes for her promotion of Bob Perks Fund services and for her role in raising funds to help
Huntingdon County cancer patients.
FUNDRAISING AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Calendar 2014 was a very successful year for Bob Perks Fund special events, including the “Rock the 80’s” Concert, held
at The State Theatre in March; the “Summer Soiree,” held at the home of Marc and Madeline Hertzberg in July; the
“Tailgate Party,” held at Mountain View Country Club in November; and a Holiday Campaign in December. Sponsors for
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these events and the volunteers who made them possible are included in this report and we thank Assistant Director Jen
Finkle for her enthusiastic and effective administration of these events.
Major objectives for the Bob Perks Fund in 2014 included increasing awareness of our services to local cancer patients,
securing new donors, and connecting with new fundraising opportunities. Because 75% of the funds distributed to
cancer patients are generated in Centre County, new outreach efforts were made Blair, Clearfield, and Huntingdon
Counties, using print and social media.
We are thankful to those who supported us in accomplishing this objective: Rowland Creative, Barash Media, the Centre
County Gazette, Centre Daily Times, Huntingdon Daily News, Tyrone Daily Herald, The Progress in Clearfield County,
Forever Broadcasting, and other media resources that promoted our work. In 2015, renewed efforts will be made to
secure new sources of funding from the four-county area we serve. Since its inception in 2006, the Bob Perks Fund has
never denied funding to an eligible applicant and we are working to maintain this successful history of assistance to local
cancer patients for years to come.
“WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU”
The success of the Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund in providing support to local cancer patients is largely dependent
upon the generosity, creativity, hard work, and good will of many dedicated supporters. We express our great thanks to
the Bob Perks Fund volunteers, contributors, and sponsors listed below and to the many others who provide assistance
through Coaches vs Cancer® of Penn State and other events which support the Bob Perks Fund.
Bob Perks Fund Allocations Committee
Pat Bisbey (Chair)
Aileen Galley
Amy Gravine
Madeline Hertzberg
Parvathy Hughes
Patty Kleban
Lisa McMurtry
Cindy Perks
Lori Proper
Jamie Stocker
Special Event Volunteers
Aimee Aiello
Mary Amendola
Stephanie Breon
Jeff Brown
Donna Campbell
Gary Corman
Michelle DiMidio
Randy and Denise Gabany
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Blake and Linda Gall
Amy Gravine
Gregory Hayes
Robin Heim
Marc and Madeline Hertzberg
Parvathy Hughes
Kelli Keller
Bob Langton
JR Mangan
Keri O’Shea
Cindy Perks
Doreen Perks
Mark and Lori Proper
Elana Pyle
Kelly Renfrew
Rob Schmidt
Tina Scourtis
Sheridan Sheehan
Kathy Simon
Karen Starinchak
Jamie Stocker
Christine Tate
Stephanie Velegol
Dane Young
Strategic Partners
American Cancer Society
Mount Nittany Medical Center
Coaches vs Cancer® of Penn State
Sheetz, Inc.
Tailgate Sponsors
Albemarle Corporation, Tyrone
Frost & Conn, Inc.
Aurum Jewelers & Goldsmith
Ben and Robin Heim
Bob Langton with Keller Williams
SF & Company
Susquehanna Bank
Rex Energy Corporation
US Silica Co., Mapleton Plant
J.R. and Judi Vratarich
Summer Soiree Sponsors
AmeriServ Bank
Pepsi Company
Comfort Keepers
Molly and Larry Snavely
Moyer Jewelers
Zimmerman Dental Care
Joel Myers
“Rock the 80’s” Sponsors
JR Mangan and Café 210 West
C. Beard Oil, Inc.
Dix Honda
Goodco Mechanical, Inc.
Ben and Robin Heim
Ingram Fuels, Inc.
McQuaide Blasko Attorneys at Law
Nittany Oil Company
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Restek Corporation
State College Orthodontics
Stocker Chevrolet, Inc.
The Shoe Box
W. G. Satterlee & Sons, Inc.
“Rock the 80’s” Musicians
Cone of Silence
Frackwater Jack
Insomniacs
JR & Olivia
Mr. Hand
Natascha w/Cone of Silence
Screwdriver Sally
Spider Kelly
The Feats of Strength
The Long Afternoon
Tongue & Groove
Velveeta
Wine & Conversation Sponsors
Stocker Chevrolet, Inc.
Stocker Family
Boyer & Ritter
Clark Auto Equipment
DC Dents
Eagle Towing
GM Financial
Paul Kerr
Hoag’s Catering & Event Rental
L & S Travel
M & T Bank
Stake Landscaping
S & R Repair, Towing & Recovery
Chris Turley
John Walizer State Farm Insurance
In Kind Event Sponsors
Abel Signs
Avant Garden
Barash Media
Capital Wine & Spirits
Curtze Food Service
Faccia Luna
Fit for Play
Forever Broadcasting
Grove Printing
Happy Valley Refreshment
Heidi Lynne Photography
Otto’s Brewery
Mike’s Video TV and Appliance
Philly Pretzel Factory
Pio Imports
Redline Speedshine
Rowland Creative
Steph’s Couture Cupcakes
Town & Gown Magazine
University Wine Company
W & L Sales
Paul and Nancy Silvis
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W. R. Hickey
Wegmans
Woodring Floral Gardens
Community Supporters
100 Women Who Care
Centre Foundation
Ameriprise Financial’s Benevity:
Community Fund
Bellefonte Elks Lodge 1094:
David Garver Fund
Bellefonte Free Masons:
Lodge #268
Carl L. Fisher Memorial Trust
GEM Home Builders, Inc
Curwensville Presbyterian Church
Forever Broadcasting
Mark and Madeline Hertzberg
Gutsy Girls of Huntingdon
Huntingdon Area High School:
Girls Soccer Team
Huntingdon Area High School
Huntingdon County United Way
Johnson Subaru, DuBois
Kicks @ Cancer
JR Mangan and Café 210
Mikey’s Old School Ride
Loyal Order of the Moose:
Lodge 1565, Clarence
Minitab, Inc.
Post 842 VFW, Curwensville
Supelco Employees
Trans Siberian Orchestra
Silent Auction Donors
Amanda J Designs Photography
America's Carpet Outlet
Appalachian Outdoors
Beer Belly's Beverage
Big Spring Spirits
Callao Café
Bob Perks Fund Board of Directors
Capital Wine & Spirits
Center for the Performing Arts
Cherry Lane Salon
CO2, A Unique Boutique
Confer's Jewelers
Contempo Jewelry Designs
Gary Corman
DelGrosso's Amusement Park
DelGrosso’s
James Delphus
DiMidio Personal Training
Dolce Vita
D-Stress Station
East Coast Health and Fitness
Edible Arrangements
Erin Phillips
Fitology
Fullington Tours
Blake and Linda Gall
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Gardner’s Candies
Garfield's Restaurant & Pub
Giant Food Stores
Gigi's
Handy Delivery
Happy Valley Mini Golf
Happy Valley Tours
Harner Farms
Heidi Lynne Photography
Ben and Robin Heim
Herlocher Foods
Hotel State College
J. Stephens Salon
Jake's Cards and Games
Jana Scott Photography
Jen Hendrickson Interiors
Ki'netix
Kranich's Jewelers
Lia Sophia, Theresa Brezina
LLH Performa
Lion & Cub Clothing and More
Longenberger, Janice Davis
Michael Mauti
Lindsay Mitchell
Mt Nittany Vineyard & Winery
Moyer Jewelers
Mountain View Country Club
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Murphy
Muddy Paws Envnml. Center
Naked Egg Café
Nittany Eye Associates
Noodles & Company
Olive Garden
Penn State Dance Team
Penn State Golf
Penn State Golf Course
Penn State Men's Basketball
Penn State Football
Penn State Men's Hockey
Penn State Women's Basketball
Penn State Wrestling
Cindy Perks & Keith Phillips
Erin & Allison Phillips
Elana Pyle
PYP Studio
Rapid Transit
RedLine Speed Shine
Rodan & Fields, Stephanie Breon
Sazerac Company
Seven Mountains Wine Cellars
Silpada, Daphne Mark
Silpada, Laurie Voinchet
Silpada, Pam Asencio
Silpada, Pat Pisano
Spectra Wood
State College Area YMCA
State College Spikes
Stella & Dot, Sara Woskob
Steph's Couture Cupcakery
StressBusters Entertainment
Subway
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Tait Farms
Team Blue Car Wash
The Apartment Store
The Atherton Hotel
The Bicycle Shop
The North Club
Thirty-One, Amanda Neese
Toftrees Golf Resort
Trader Joe's
Tussey Mountain Ski Area
U-Freeze Wine Slush
UPS Store
University Wine Company:
Jeff Proch
Victory Sports – CryoZone
W.R. Hickey Beer Distributor
Way Fruit Farm
Larry & Karen Walker
Platinum Donors ($10,000 and up)
Blake and Linda Gall
UPMC Altoona Foundation
Ben and Genevieve Hulburt
Gold Donors ($5,000 to $9,999)
Bellefonte Masonic Lodge #268
Mount Nittany Medical Center
Carl Fisher Memorial Trust
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Concert
Ferguson Foundation Inc.
Rex Energy Corporation
Silver Donors ($2,500 to $4,999)
Ben and Robin Heim
Tom Houck
Mt Nittany Medical Center Med. Staff
Stocker Chevrolet, Inc.
Bronze Donors ($1,000 to $2,499)
Ms. Gina Aiello
Albemarle Corporation
Mr. Marty Bollinger
Community Connection's
"Kicks@Cancer“
David B. Garver Charity
C. Beard Oil, Inc.
Christian and Teresa Faris
Geisinger Foundation
HAHS Girls Soccer "Kick Out Cancer"
Bruce and Susan Heim
David Hellyer and Debbie Baushman
Todd and Julie Hershbine
Ingram Fuels, Inc.
Greg and Kristen Kewitt
Mr. Jerry Kisatsky
M & T Bank
Mr. James Miller
Minitab, Inc.
Moyer Jewelers
Pepsi Company
Mark and Lori Proper
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W.G. Satterlee and Sons, Inc.
Susquehanna Bank
US Silica Company
Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Vratarich
Larry and Karen Walker
Wilkinson Subaru, Inc.
Advocates ($500 to $999)
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Anderson
Bellefonte Lodge 268 Free Masons
Mr. Jon Bickerstaff
Pat and Paula Bisbey
Ms. Donna Bitner
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Blessner
Boyer & Ritter CPA's & Consultants
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Cingle
Clark Auto Equipment
Mr. Joseph David
Mr. and Mrs. Ed DeChellis
Dix Honda Company
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Egerer
Mr. Phillip Fether
Mr. and Mrs. David Fornicola
Frost & Conn, Inc.
Goodco Mechanical, Inc.
Amy and Tom Gravine
Ms. Tonia Haldeman
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Hawbaker
Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Heimer
Marc and Madeline Hertzberg
MaryAnne and Pete Hraba
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Hurley
Mr. and Mrs. John Ikenberry
Mr. John Imbt
Mr. and Mrs. James Isola
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1565
McGraw Hill Education
Ms. Susan McLaughlin
McQuaide Blasko Attorneys At Law
Hugh and Janyce Mose
Mr. Joel Myers
P. C. Ocwen
OppenheimerFunds Matching Gifts
Mr. and Mrs. David Pasquinelli
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Perks
Mr. and Mrs. Alec Pringle
Ms. Elana Pyle
Andrew and Kelly Renfrew
Restek Donation Team
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Seth
Jim and Tina Scourtis
Shoe Box Guys, Inc.
State College Orthodontics, P.C.
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Stocker
Supelco Employees
Mr. Mark Tabaka & Ms. Jamie Stocker Mr. Thomas Yourchak
Partners ($250 to $499)
AccuWeather
Drs. Frank Ahern and Joy Bodnar
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AmeriServ Financial
Ms. Erin Barta
Mr. Robert Bellush
Ms. Mimi Barash Coppersmith
Ms. Elizabeth Dupuis
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Finkle
Dr. and Mrs. Steven Fishbaine
GEM Home Builders
Mr. and Mrs. James Green
Mr. Jeff Green
Mr. John Hardy
Mr. Daniel Hawbaker
Ms. Rickey Himes
Ms. Suellen Hopfer
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hulburt
Huntingdon Area School District
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Huss
Mi and Brenda Kim
Joe Krentzman & Son, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kauffman
Dr. and Mrs. Edmond Kotary
Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Kunes
Mr. and Mrs. David John Lieb
Cristin and Doug Long
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Mathias
Dr. and Mrs. Gerald McClearn
Mr. and Mrs. George McMurtry
Mr. and Mrs. Severn McMurtry
Mr. and Mrs. Shane Michaels
Mr. Curtis Omiecinski and Ms. Elizabeth Laurenzana
Mr. Keith Phillips and Ms. Cindy Perks
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Polis
Mr. and Mrs. Brenton Pry
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Robinson
Mr. Rob Schmidt
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Shamrock
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shulman
Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Small
Mr and Mrs. Larry Snavely
Bob and Karen Starinchak
Ms. Jill Thumma
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Turley
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Vandevort
Mr. and Mrs. Ted A. Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Warters
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Washell, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Watschke
Mr. and Mrs. James Wilding
Gordon and Ruth Williams
Mr. Daniel Willis and Ms. Mary Frecker Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Zimmerman
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MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Following the passing of these individuals, their families and friends suggested that memorial donations be made to the
Bob Perks Fund. We sincerely appreciate their acknowledging our work on behalf of cancer patients in this way.
Bud Brooks
Brian Clarkson
Michael Confer
John Cox
Ronald Faris
Gary Glassman
Donna Harry
Elizabeth Heebner
Shirley Keller
Francis Lechner
Shirley Miller
Anna McMullen
Bodil Nenzel-Molenaar
Betty Prave
Bessie Rowles
Barbara Shulman
Carl Sichler
William Thompson
Karen Wisor
Ralph Youngmark
BOB PERKS FUND ENDOWMENT
Since 2007, the Bob Perks Fund has maintained an endowment fund at the Centre Foundation and is grateful for the
knowledgeable stewardship of the professionals who manage this fund. To support the long-term sustainability of the
Bob Perks Fund, contributions can be made by contacting the Centre Foundation, State College, Pennsylvania. In 2014,
we appreciated gifts to the Bob Perks Endowment made by James and Julia Glover and the Milesburg Lions Club.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Doreen Perks, Founder
Patrick Bisbey
Lori Proper, Chair
Blake Gall
Linda Gall, Vice Chair
Amy Gravine
Elana Pyle, Secretary
Robin Heim
Gavin Fernsler, Treasurer
David Hellyer
Andrew Zimmerman
In 2014, the Board of Directors continued its focus on growth and development with the completion of a
comprehensive, three-year strategic plan. Strategies were developed to increase awareness and funding opportunities
in Blair, Clearfield, and Huntingdon Counties. Examples of these strategies are summarized within this report’s notes on
Blair, Centre, Clearfield, and Huntingdon Counties.
Looking ahead to 2015, the board will welcome Gregory T. Hayes of Kish Bank and Cristin Long of McQuaide Blasko
Attorneys at Law. And a special event is planned for September to celebrate the distribution of ONE MILLION DOLLARS
to local cancer patients in September.
FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY
The Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization, EIN number 20-422090 and is registered
with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations. Payroll is managed by U.S. Accounting of State College,
Pennsylvania and auditing is conducted by both U.S. Accounting and SF & Company of State College, Pennsylvania.
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STATEMENTS OF REVENUE, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES
IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS – MODIFIED CASH BASIS
The financial statements for 2014 are not yet audited and revenues can fluctuate from year to year based on the timing
of year-end payments. The Accountants’ Revenue Reports for prior years, and the annual IRS 990 filings, are available
upon request.
Learn more about us and donate online at: bobperksfund.org
Find us at: facebook.com/BobPerksFund and twitter.com/BPCAF
Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund
PO Box 313
State College, PA 16804
814-231-2692
814-273-8242 * fax
info@bobperksfund.org
Affiliate Member of the Huntingdon County United Way
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