PHOTOS: Running in their undies to fight neurofibromatosis

Bob Perkoski Tuesday, February 18, 2020
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Why would you run for a mile or so on a freezing February day in nothing but your underwear? They did it Feb. 15 in Tremont to raise money for the Children's Tumor Foundation and to raise awareness of neurofibromatosis. They were "freezin' for a reason," as signs said. The eighth annual Cupid's Undies Run reportedly brought in more than $75,000.
Bob Perkoski
Bob Perkoski

About the Author: Bob Perkoski

In addition to his work for Fresh Water, Bob Perkoski is the official photographer for LAND studio and Cleveland Burlesque. He recently published a book of his photos Rust Belt Burlesque. He's had work published in other books like LGBTQ Cleveland by Ken Schneck, Rust Belt Chic: The Cleveland Anthology, Rust Belt Chic: The Pittsburgh Anthology and Moon Cleveland by Douglas Trattner. Previously he was co-founder/art director for Balanced Living Magazine. His substantial portfolio includes news coverage, portraiture, commercial imagery and fine art. Perkoski's first solo show, These Walks of Life premiered in December 2016 in Negative Space Gallery. Visit Perkoski Photography for complete profile information.
 
Originally from Conneaut, Ohio, Perkoski now lives close to the city in Parma. He has been Fresh Water's managing photographer since the publication's September 2010 inception.

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