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Lighting a candle: A Tradition of Compassion
Light a candle in honor or memory of a loved one

Lighting a candle: A Tradition of Compassion

Candles bring light to the darkness. They can bring warmth to a room, and brighten the mood. For us at Pinky Swear Found …

Dec 20, 2024 11:18:48 AM 2 min read
All-Star Beau's hospital experience overlooking Kinnick Stadium
All-Star Beau sleeping with Kinnick Stadium behind them

All-Star Beau's hospital experience overlooking Kinnick Stadium

Even if you are not a Hawkeye fan, you have likely heard of “The Wave,” a moving tradition at the University of Iowa. Du …

Nov 25, 2024 3:31:44 PM 3 min read
Celebrating a decade of impact – the 10th annual Pinky Swear Radiothon
WHO Radio microphone for the Pinky Swear Radiothon

Celebrating a decade of impact – the 10th annual Pinky Swear Radiothon

For the past 10 years, the Pinky Swear Radiothon has raised funds to financially support families facing childhood cance …

Nov 20, 2024 4:10:51 PM 3 min read
How to support someone with cancer
All-Star Anne with her care team surrounding her as she rang her bell indicating the end of her treatment

How to support someone with cancer

When cancer impacts a family, whether it’s a child or an adult facing the diagnosis, life can feel overwhelming. Offerin …

Nov 14, 2024 3:34:37 PM 3 min read
Meet All-Star Josephine
All-Star Josephine

Meet All-Star Josephine

“I feel like Pinky Swear gives families hope. With cancer comes a lot of darkness. Organizations like Pinky Swear can be …

Nov 8, 2024 2:45:29 PM 5 min read
What to write in a card for a child with cancer
Pinky Swear All-Star Anne holding a card with what to write on a card for a kid with cancer.

What to write in a card for a child with cancer

When a parent hears the words “your child has cancer,” the shock is unimaginable.

Oct 9, 2024 10:51:41 AM 2 min read
Meet All-Star Kaylee
Pinky Swear Foundation All-Star Kaylee

Meet All-Star Kaylee

“The help we have received from Pinky Swear makes a difference — more than you will ever know.” – All-Star Kaylee’s mom …

Oct 1, 2024 12:34:52 PM 4 min read
5 fundraising ideas for companies who want to give back!
Northwestern Mutual Twin Cities hosted a Fun Run to raise money for Pinky Swear Foundation featuring characters like Spiderman for the kids!

5 fundraising ideas for companies who want to give back!

Nothing says camaraderie like giving back at work and having fun doing so. There are so many ways to help kids with canc …

Sep 18, 2024 11:58:20 AM 1 min read
8 family-friendly fundraising ideas
A family hosting Popsicles for Pinky Swear to raise money to help kids with cancer and their families.

8 family-friendly fundraising ideas

If you are a family with littles, you are probably always trying to find things to keep your kids busy and teach them to …

Sep 17, 2024 12:41:38 PM 2 min read
Pinky Swear talks with Total Country BOB-FM
Pinky Swear Foundation Executive Director Erica Campbell in front of the Total Country BOB FM truck.

Pinky Swear talks with Total Country BOB-FM

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Pinky Swear Foundation partnered with Total Country BOB-FM to spread the w …

Sep 10, 2024 11:40:09 AM 7 min read