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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One diagnosis, three stories, and the need for help

One diagnosis, three stories, and the need for help

Every year 15,000 families hear the words “Your child has cancer.” Out of those 15,000 diagnosed, the most common type o …

Sep 24, 2025 10:41:39 AM 3 min read
Love Your Melon founder buys back brand and relaunches as LYM
Love Your Melon and Pinky Swear Foundation families partnering together

Love Your Melon founder buys back brand and relaunches as LYM

MINNEAPOLIS (Sept. 18, 2025) – From a college apartment project to a nationwide movement that’s supported over 270,000 c …

Sep 19, 2025 6:00:00 AM 3 min read
Childhood cancer through a sister's eyes.
Pinky Swear founder Mitch's sister sharing her story about Pinky Swear Foundation

Childhood cancer through a sister's eyes.

A perspective during a childhood cancer journey that is often underrepresented is the siblings of a child going through …

Sep 12, 2025 6:00:00 AM 1 min read
The ABC's of childhood cancer
The Pinky Swear all-star wall at the office showcasing the stories of kids with cancer that are shared each year.

The ABC's of childhood cancer

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, families often describe it as their world being flipped upside down. One minute, …

Sep 10, 2025 12:00:00 AM 2 min read
A cancer diagnosis not once - but twice. Meet All-Star River.
A boy named River in the hospital wearing sunglasses

A cancer diagnosis not once - but twice. Meet All-Star River.

“Any donation is extremely helpful to people who are walking through pediatric cancer. It takes the pressure off for fam …

Sep 3, 2025 6:45:00 AM 5 min read
Arby’s Foundation partners with Pinky Swear Foundation to help kids with cancer
Arby's Foundation and Pinky Swear Foundation logos partnering during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to raise money for kids with cancer.

Arby’s Foundation partners with Pinky Swear Foundation to help kids with cancer

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and the Arby’s Foundation is stepping up to help kids with cancer and the …

Sep 2, 2025 4:06:50 PM 1 min read
Read, share, and support for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month ribbon

Read, share, and support for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!

Every year, approximately 15,000 children are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. During September, Childhood Ca …

Sep 1, 2025 7:00:00 AM 1 min read
Company collaboration turned personal passion. Meet Heather Hille!
Pinky Swear Board Member Heather Hille making Letters of Encouragement for kids with cancer and their families.

Company collaboration turned personal passion. Meet Heather Hille!

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

Aug 19, 2025 11:25:36 AM 4 min read
His passion for helping kids with cancer is obvious. Meet Charlie Nelson.
Charlie Nelson with a check to Pinky Swear Foundation at a Yankees game

His passion for helping kids with cancer is obvious. Meet Charlie Nelson.

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

Aug 7, 2025 2:04:46 PM 4 min read
A big move to California, then a leukemia diagnosis. Meet All-Star Nora.
A little girl named Nora sleeping in a hospital crib

A big move to California, then a leukemia diagnosis. Meet All-Star Nora.

“Money is just money; you can’t put a price on someone’s health. Sometimes in life, you have to ask for help. It’s OK to …

Aug 1, 2025 9:06:10 AM 5 min read
Honoring grieving parents: why National Bereaved Parents Awareness Month matters
A blue heart and the Pinky Swear logo with a white background

Honoring grieving parents: why National Bereaved Parents Awareness Month matters

July is National Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, a time to recognize parents who have experienced the unthinkable loss …

Jul 14, 2025 12:04:57 PM 2 min read
A moment of comfort during a time of isolation. This is All-Star Kayla's story.
All-Star Kayla sitting in a high chair in the hospital

A moment of comfort during a time of isolation. This is All-Star Kayla's story.

“Having a child with cancer is very isolating, but at that moment, we did not feel alone.” All-Star Kayla’s mom, Julia, …

Jul 1, 2025 9:07:26 AM 5 min read