Meet Chuck Swensson: Pinky Swear's newest Growth Committee member
Pinky Swear Board Member Chuck Swensson and his family

Meet Chuck Swensson: Pinky Swear's newest Growth Committee member

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

Apr 9, 2025 9:57:32 AM 3 min read
Meet Brad Joseph: A visionary and strategic Board Member
Brad Joseph, Pinky Swear Board Member

Meet Brad Joseph: A visionary and strategic Board Member

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

Mar 27, 2025 2:24:03 PM 2 min read
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
Behind the curtain of childhood cancer 2024
A stack of Orange Envelope payments going to families facing childhood cancer.

Behind the curtain of childhood cancer 2024

Childhood cancer changes everything. I've had countless conversations with parents who express how their world is turned …

Dec 23, 2024 11:29:54 AM 2 min read
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
The Pinky Partner Promise
two people doing a pinky promise

The Pinky Partner Promise

For over 20 years, people like you have provided critical financial support for kids with cancer and their families, all …

Dec 12, 2024 5:19:45 PM 2 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
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
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