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Cancer knows no bounds

Pinky Swear Foundation aims to serve every family who hears the words "your child has cancer."

All-Star Kayla and her mom reading a story

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 financially

<$50,000

annual income

Over half the families we serve are living on less than $50,000 a year. 

76%

on leave from work

76% of families report that one parent is on leave from work as a result of the child's cancer diagnosis.

31%

travel long distances for treatment

31% of families travel two or more hours to their hospital/clinic for treatment.

53% self identify as BIPOC

Families receive support in three ways

All-Star Skyler holding up his Orange Envelope

Orange Envelope

Help within six months of child's diagnosis.

Orange Envelope
All-Star Peter with his All-Star Fund

All-Star Fund

Help after the first six months of diagnosis or relapse.

All-Star Fund
King Solutions with their donated food for Pinky Swear Pantries.

Pinky Swear Pantries

On-site hospital food pantries in MN and IA.

Pinky Swear Pantries
Support these programs for kids with cancer

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 2025, the average family applied within 53 days of a cancer diagnosis.

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All-Star Peter with his port and a mask

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