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    • Home
    • About
      • The Story of Josh Palmer
      • Our History
      • Our Committees
      • Partnerships and Sponsors
      • Sponsorship Opportunities
      • Scholarship Information
    • 2024 Clarion Classic
      • Game Brackets
      • Team Information
      • Ticket Information
      • Tournament Locations
      • Tournament Schedule
      • 2024 Tournament Stats
      • Through The Years
    • Women In Pink (WINK)
    • Notable Alumni List
      • Men's Notable Alumni
      • Women's Notable Alumni
    • More Information
      • The Pigskin Classic
      • 100 Inning Baseball Game
      • Annual Golf Tourney
    • Related Articles
    • Need Assistance?
The Josh Palmer Fund
  • Home
  • About
    • The Story of Josh Palmer
    • Our History
    • Our Committees
    • Partnerships and Sponsors
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Scholarship Information
  • 2024 Clarion Classic
    • Game Brackets
    • Team Information
    • Ticket Information
    • Tournament Locations
    • Tournament Schedule
    • 2024 Tournament Stats
    • Through The Years
  • Women In Pink (WINK)
  • Notable Alumni List
    • Men's Notable Alumni
    • Women's Notable Alumni
  • More Information
    • The Pigskin Classic
    • 100 Inning Baseball Game
    • Annual Golf Tourney
  • Related Articles
  • Need Assistance?

Until The Battle Is Won

Our History

The Origins

The Josh Palmer Fund is more than just an organization—it’s a living promise, born from the heart of one young man and his family, extended to their entire community. In 1999, a diagnosis of late stage Hodgkin’s disease shook the Palmer family to its core. But instead of allowing fear to define their journey, Josh and his loved ones transformed their pain into purpose—igniting a wave of support from friends, neighbors, and caring souls across the Twin Tiers.


From the start, the Fund was rooted in raw, human need. The Palmers quickly understood that while cancer wages war on the body, the emotional and financial toll can be just as heavy. Medical bills pile up. Daily life is disrupted. Families are thrown into a whirlwind of fear and uncertainty. That’s why the mission of the Josh Palmer Fund became clear: not just to raise awareness—but to make a real, lasting difference in the moments that matter most.
Every single dollar raised tells a story—of a parent who could afford gas for their child’s treatment, of a family whose lights stayed on, of someone finding a sliver of peace in the hardest moments of their life. The Fund’s annual events are more than just fundraisers—they are gatherings of hope and resilience. From student-athletes to cancer survivors to entire families, these events unite people in the fight, celebrating courage, progress, and the bonds that hold us all together.


At the core of it all is human connection. The Fund’s partnership with WINK (Women in Pink)—founded by local women determined to support others fighting the same battle—reflects its deepest values: that every woman, regardless of her story, deserves fast, compassionate help when she needs it most.
Uplifting the next generation is equally vital to the Fund’s mission. Each year, up to $5,000 in scholarships are awarded to graduating student-athletes throughout the region—not only for their accomplishments, but for the character, compassion, and commitment they carry forward as leaders of tomorrow.

The Purpose

Behind every grant, scholarship, and tournament lies one powerful belief: No one should ever fight cancer alone.
The Josh Palmer Fund exists to shoulder the immense burden that cancer places on local families. When life is turned upside down—jobs are paused, bills pile up, fear grips tight—the Fund steps in with practical support, comfort, and dignity. Whether it’s keeping a home warm, ensuring someone makes it to treatment, or simply helping a family share a quiet dinner together, the help offered is always deeply personal and rooted in care.


Each fundraising event is a living symbol of the Twin Tiers’ generosity and heart. Whether dribbling down the court at the Clarion Classic, sprinting for the end zone at Mansfield University, swinging for hope at the golf tournament, or enduring all 100 innings of baseball—every act is part of a larger mission: to shine light into the darkness.


The Fund’s close collaboration with institutions like Falck Cancer Center, Guthrie Cancer Center, Care First (Hospice), and Bampa’s House in Corning ensures that every donation goes directly to those who need it most. Through these partnerships and direct patient funding, the Josh Palmer Fund has made a significant impact, having provided nearly $2 million in financial support to the community. This vital assistance has helped countless individuals and families focus on their health and well-being during a critical time. Each partnership adds another layer of strength—one more family steadied, one more patient uplifted, one more life touched with hope.


Ultimately, the Josh Palmer Fund is not just about giving—it’s about belonging. It’s about remembering that behind every diagnosis stands a person, a family, and a future. It’s about compassion, dignity, and the belief that in the face of life’s most difficult battles, kindness can still carry the day.

As Josh says: “Until no one on Earth has cancer, the Josh Palmer Fund will be there.”

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