How the new year brings increased challenges for families facing cancer
January brings increased financial stress for families facing childhood cancer

How the new year brings increased challenges for families facing cancer

As families across the United States begin the new year, many face financial challenges, including the reset of health i …

Jan 16, 2025 4:58:59 PM 2 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
Top Blog Posts of 2024
All-Star Beau and his older brother

Top Blog Posts of 2024

If you have been following along on our Childhood Cancer Blog, thank you.

Jan 2, 2025 5:29:25 PM 2 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
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
Like the Tale of a Starfish
A starfish in the sand with an ocean wave nearby.

Like the Tale of a Starfish

Every year, 15,000 children are diagnosed with cancer. Every year, 15,000 parents will hear the life-changing words ‘you …

Sep 27, 2024 4:33:47 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