Welcome to the Childhood Cancer Blog

You'll hear stories of inspiration, heartache, and how the Pinky Swear Community shows up for kids with cancer and their families so they can focus on what matters most - their child. 

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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
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
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
5 fundraising ideas for companies who want to give back!
Northwestern Mutual Twin Cities hosted a Fun Run to raise money for Pinky Swear Foundation featuring characters like Spiderman for the kids!

5 fundraising ideas for companies who want to give back!

Nothing says camaraderie like giving back at work and having fun doing so. There are so many ways to help kids with canc …

Sep 18, 2024 11:58:20 AM 1 min read
8 family-friendly fundraising ideas
A family hosting Popsicles for Pinky Swear to raise money to help kids with cancer and their families.

8 family-friendly fundraising ideas

If you are a family with littles, you are probably always trying to find things to keep your kids busy and teach them to …

Sep 17, 2024 12:41:38 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
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
Cancer is messy.
Pinky Swear All-Star Peter playing on his ipad while in the hospital battling medulloblastoma.

Cancer is messy.

Childhood cancer is frightening, relentless, and life-changing. Family life quickly spirals out of control. When a child …

Aug 29, 2024 4:15:19 PM 1 min read
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! Help kids with cancer and their families by spreading the word.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! Support kids with cancer with everyday expenses.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! Help kids with cancer and their families by spreading the word.

Odds are, you know someone who has been affected by cancer. We would even say you probably know someone close to you who …

Aug 28, 2024 9:50:09 AM 2 min read