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15,000 kids are diagnosed with cancer each year

This September, help raise awareness for childhood cancer. Donate, fundraise, or share the mission to participate! 

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Help kids like Gryffin.

4-year-old received a cancer diagnosis twice: once when he was seven days old, and again last year. Gryffin's cancer is rare and aggressive, and his future is unknown. Every day counts for him and his family! 

Read Gryffin's story
Gryffin in hospital bed with feeding tube

Families we serve self-reported

51%

< $50,000 yearly income

For these families, their strained financial situation leaves them questioning if they can afford even the most basic needs. 

76%

are on leave from work

This drops families' income from two household incomes to one, or one to zero.

31%

travel long distances for treatment

These families travel two or more hours for treatment, skyrocketing their gas budget.

You can make a difference

There are many ways to help kids with cancer and their families whether that is donating, fundraising, or sharing with your community. Every bit helps!
1

Read a story

Read an All-Star story or a blog post below about the impact that childhood cancer has on families across the United States.

2

Donate

Support housing, food, and transportation costs for families facing childhood cancer.

Donate
3

Tell everyone you know

Share an All-Star story or blog post with friends, family, and colleagues to help us help more kids with cancer and their families.

Spread the word

From the Childhood Cancer Blog

Help families facing childhood cancer by sharing one of these blogs with friends, family, or your social media network.

The day a family never forgets.
A photo of a treatment and diagnosis calendar of Mitch, a boy who passed away from Osteosarcoma, whose family started Pinky Swear Foundation to financially support kids with cancer.
Childhood Cancer Awareness

The day a family never forgets.

Jun 5, 2026, 12:00:00 AM 2 min read
One diagnosis, three stories, and the need for help
Childhood Cancer Stories

One diagnosis, three stories, and the need for help

Sep 24, 2025, 10:41:39 AM 3 min read
The ABC's of childhood cancer
The Pinky Swear all-star wall at the office showcasing the stories of kids with cancer that are shared each year.
Childhood Cancer Awareness

The ABC's of childhood cancer

Sep 10, 2025, 12:00:00 AM 2 min read
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Sue Peterson
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