The Purpose
The Josh Palmer Fund exists to provide financial support and practical assistance to local individuals and families affected by cancer.
Its mission is rooted in community action. Throughout the year, the Fund organizes several signature events that have become staples in the region. These include one of the premier high school basketball tournaments on the East Coast, held each year in Elmira, New York, at the end of December just before the New Year. The Fund also hosts its Annual Golf Tournament each fall, the 100 Inning Baseball Game each spring, the WINK Gala in the fall, and the Pigskin Classic in the fall in partnership with Mansfield and Cornell University.
These events do more than bring people together. They raise the funds that help families manage the everyday costs that often come with a cancer diagnosis, including travel, lodging, household bills, meals, and other essential needs during treatment.
Partnerships with organizations such as Falck Cancer Center, Guthrie Cancer Center, Care First (Hospice), and Bampa’s House in Corning help extend that impact across the community. Through those partnerships, along with direct patient assistance, the Josh Palmer Fund has provided nearly $2 million in financial support to local individuals and families.
At its core, the Josh Palmer Fund is about local people helping local people. It exists to ensure that families facing cancer have practical help, reliable resources, and a community behind them every step of the way. No one should ever fight cancer alone.
Our Partnerships
