A 9-year-old's legacy, more than 20 years later
Pinky Swear Foundation founder, Mitch looking out onto the ocean

A 9-year-old's legacy, more than 20 years later

When 9-year-old Mitch was in the hospital facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, he was surrounded by loved ones who brough …

Jul 16, 2026 1:35:10 PM 2 min read
Why baseball at Pinky Swear Foundation?
Pinky Swear Foundation founder, Mitch Chepokas' baseball glove

Why baseball at Pinky Swear Foundation?

An orange baseball hat and a child’s leather baseball glove proudly hang from Pinky Swear’s wall at the office in Edina, …

Jul 8, 2026 12:00:00 AM 1 min read
Meet Katie LaGrange

Meet Katie LaGrange

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

Jul 2, 2026 11:27:25 AM 5 min read
Why Orange and Blue? The Story Behind Pinky Swear Foundation's Colors
Featured image for a blog about why Pinky Swear's colors are orange and blue

Why Orange and Blue? The Story Behind Pinky Swear Foundation's Colors

If you know Pinky Swear Foundation, you know our colors.

Jun 17, 2026 9:43:23 AM 2 min read
Everything you need to know about making donations to non-profit organizations
Blog featured image of a donation form on pinkyswear.org for the blog:

Everything you need to know about making donations to non-profit organizations

Supporting a cause you care about should be easy… but sometimes there are questions you might have about how it works an …

Jun 12, 2026 9:42:28 AM 5 min read
The values behind every pinky promise
Two people doing a pinky swear representing Pinky Swear Foundation, a nonprofit that helps kids with cancer and their families financially with everyday expenses like housing, food, and transportation.

The values behind every pinky promise

At Pinky Swear Foundation, we talk a lot about helping families facing childhood cancer. But the truth is, that help doe …

May 21, 2026 8:22:51 AM 2 min read
Restricted vs. Unrestricted Giving: What’s the Difference?
a photo of a donation jar as the featured image of a Pinky Swear blog about restricted vs non restricted donations

Restricted vs. Unrestricted Giving: What’s the Difference?

At Pinky Swear Foundation, we believe giving should always feel like a conversation. Every donor has a reason for giving …

May 13, 2026 10:25:51 AM 2 min read
Meet Paul Crowley
Paul Crowley and his family

Meet Paul Crowley

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

May 5, 2026 6:00:00 AM 2 min read
What is Pinky Swear Foundation?
A father and a daughter doing a pinky swear

What is Pinky Swear Foundation?

Pinky Swear Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that helps kids with cancer and their families.

Apr 10, 2026 1:52:33 PM 3 min read
Pinky Swear has Platinum Transparency status from Candid. Here's what it means for you!
Platinum Transparency 2026 for Pinky Swear Foundation

Pinky Swear has Platinum Transparency status from Candid. Here's what it means for you!

Pinky Swear Foundation has earned Platinum Transparency yet again for 2026 from Candid. Here's what it means and why it …

Mar 11, 2026 9:10:06 AM 2 min read
New energy for Pinky Swear Foundation. Welcome new board members!
Headshots of four new Pinky Swear Foundation board members as of January 2026.

New energy for Pinky Swear Foundation. Welcome new board members!

Non-profits can make the most impact with a team of compassionate folks who believe in the mission and can use their tal …

Mar 3, 2026 10:43:54 AM 1 min read
Celebrating the service of three past board members
Two people doing a pinky swear with a Pinky Swear Foundation logo in the corner of the image.

Celebrating the service of three past board members

Running a small nonprofit nationally takes a village. It takes folks like you who are so passionate about making a diffe …

Feb 25, 2026 1:32:35 PM 2 min read