Welcome to the Childhood Cancer Blog

You'll hear stories of inspiration, heartache, and how the Pinky Swear Community shows up for kids with cancer and their families so they can focus on what matters most - their child. 

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The lifeline families need: the role of social workers in childhood cancer
An All-Star with a hospital worker

The lifeline families need: the role of social workers in childhood cancer

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the entire family is thrown into a world filled with medical terminology, complex …

Mar 18, 2025 12:08:36 PM 2 min read
Meet Julie Moss: Board Treasurer and passionate advocate
Pinky Swear Board Treasurer Julie Moss

Meet Julie Moss: Board Treasurer and passionate advocate

At Pinky Swear Foundation, we are lucky to have a community of supporters dedicated to helping kids with cancer and thei …

Mar 12, 2025 3:22:05 PM 3 min read
Meet All-Star McKenna
McKenna, a Pinky Swear All-Star

Meet All-Star McKenna

“When I read Mitch’s letter I started bawling. That kid had such a big heart and he sees other families. He had to drain …

Mar 1, 2025 10:00:00 AM 4 min read
Jeff Wenngatz: From All-Star Dad to Board Vice Chair
Wenngatz family at Twins game highlighting Alex

Jeff Wenngatz: From All-Star Dad to Board Vice Chair

Board Member Q&A: Meet Jeff Wenngatz From All-Star Dad to Board Vice Chair, seeing Pinky Swear Foundation from multi …

Feb 27, 2025 4:48:26 PM 4 min read
World Cancer Day 2025
Two girls doing a pinky swear while jumping

World Cancer Day 2025

Today is World Cancer Day. As a childhood cancer charity that supports families who have received a cancer diagnosis, to …

Feb 3, 2025 8:00:00 AM 2 min read
First a cancer diagnosis, then Hurricane Helene hit their home
All-Star Toby and his mom

First a cancer diagnosis, then Hurricane Helene hit their home

“For people who think about donating to a smaller organization, it’s the most generous thing. It makes such a difference …

Feb 1, 2025 9:15:00 AM 4 min read
Jack's journey from cancer to helping other kids with cancer
All-Star Jack in the hospital

Jack's journey from cancer to helping other kids with cancer

We sat down with Jack, a five-time cancer fighter who is now using his experience to lead a Pinky Swear Pack on his coll …

Jan 24, 2025 3:09:39 PM 4 min read
How the new year brings increased challenges for families facing cancer
January brings increased financial stress for families facing childhood cancer

How the new year brings increased challenges for families facing cancer

As families across the United States begin the new year, many face financial challenges, including the reset of health i …

Jan 16, 2025 4:58:59 PM 2 min read
Meet All-Star Aamir
All-Star Aamir

Meet All-Star Aamir

“People come into your life for a reason, it was another weight lifted. It happened right at the perfect time. It was su …

Jan 4, 2025 7:00:00 AM 5 min read
Top Blog Posts of 2024
All-Star Beau and his older brother

Top Blog Posts of 2024

If you have been following along on our Childhood Cancer Blog, thank you.

Jan 2, 2025 5:29:25 PM 2 min read