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
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
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
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
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
Meet All-Star Shepherd
All-Star Shepherd

Meet All-Star Shepherd

“When Pinky Swear paid our mortgage in December 2024, it felt like a ray of sunshine in a world full of storm clouds.” - …

Jun 4, 2025 7:00:00 AM 4 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
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
Meet All-Star Za'nari
Pinky Swear All-Star Za'nari holding up the peace sign. Read her story!

Meet All-Star Za'nari

“At first you think you are alone, but you are not. You think you can do it yourself, but there are others there to help …

Aug 2, 2024 3:50:49 PM 4 min read
Between a rock and a hard place.
Pinky Swear Foundation blog post

Between a rock and a hard place.

Cancer asks a lot of tough questions. Here’s one of them: how do you choose between working or being with your child?  

Jun 19, 2024 11:30:36 AM 2 min read