Cancer knows no bounds
Pinky Swear Foundation aims to serve every family who hears the words "your child has cancer."
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15,000 kids are diagnosed with cancer each year
In general, 1/5 families struggle with food, transportation, housing, or utility insecurity. After a childhood cancer diagnosis and six months of chemo, 1/3 families struggle with one of those items. *Source
Together, we support families like these financially.
<$45,000
annual income
Over half the families we serve are living on less than $45,000 a year.
75%
on leave from work
75% of families report that one parent is on leave from work as a result of the child's cancer diagnosis.
34%
travel long distances for treatment
34% of families travel two or more hours to their hospital/clinic for treatment.
55% self identify as BIPOC
Families receive support in three ways.
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Orange Envelope
Help within six months of child's diagnosis or relapse.
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All-Star Fund
Help after the first six months of diagnosis or relapse.
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Pinky Swear Pantry
On-site hospital food pantries in MN, IA, and NC.
Support is often immediate.
40%
apply for the Orange Envelope
within one month of diagnosis
60%
apply for Orange Envelope
within two months of diagnosis
73%
apply for Orange Envelope
within three months of diagnosis
In 2023, the average family applied within 64 days of a diagnosis.