Until The Battle Is Won

The Josh Palmer Fund was founded in 1999 by The Palmer Family and members of the community after a tragic diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease. The Fund intended to raise awareness for cancer patients and their families in our community. Later, honing in on the specific need that impacts cancer patients and their families - financial burdens. While both facets are critical, we found that the financial burden is just as substantial as the cancer diagnosis. In addition, it affects a patient and their family mentally, socially, and physically. 

The resources are provided through the annual fundraisers that allow us to empower young student-athletes while raising awareness. 

Also, our unique partnership with WINK (Women in Pink) has empowered our organization to improve as a community. WINK was started by local women looking to provide financial support to all women cancer patients locally. As a result, all women are eligible and entitled to financial aid. 

The Josh Palmer Fund also provides up to $5,000 annual scholarships to graduating student-athletes from high schools in Chemung, Steuben, Schuyler, and Tioga County (PA).

We are a nonprofit designed to assist local cancer patients and their families with the financial needs that may arise from a cancer diagnosis and treatment process.

Donations are collected through our annual fundraising events; JP Fund Clarion Classic (basketball tournament), JP Fund Golf Tournament, and 100 Inning Baseball Game. In addition, funds are disbursed to the Falck Cancer Center, Guthrie Cancer Center, Care First (Hospice), and the Bampa's House.