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
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
Things not to say when a child is diagnosed with cancer
All-Star James' family

Things not to say when a child is diagnosed with cancer

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it’s natural to want to offer emotional support and encouragement. However, some …

Oct 17, 2024 10:29:13 AM 3 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
Q&A With All-Star Skyler
Pinky Swear All-Star Skyler, who faced osteosarcoma as a teen.

Q&A With All-Star Skyler

Childhood cancer changes everything. If you’ve been following Pinky Swear Foundation for a while now, you know that we s …

Sep 4, 2024 11:32:14 AM 8 min read
A Pinky Swear Promise in Action
Pinky Swear Foundation blue blog image with Pinky Swear Foundation logo.

A Pinky Swear Promise in Action

Sympathy is feeling sorry for someone. Empathy is acknowledging the feelings of another. Compassion is the best extensio …

Jul 29, 2024 11:20:27 AM 2 min read