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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Meet Mike Hirschberg
Board Member Mike and his family smiling for the camera standing on the beach.

Meet Mike Hirschberg

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

Jun 3, 2026 10:38:56 AM 3 min read
Meet All-Star Lydia
A little girl sitting on a blanket smiling at the camera

Meet All-Star Lydia

“You do not fully understand the financial burden until you get into active treatment. Fuel is not cheap, and you are ha …

Jun 1, 2026 10:00:02 AM 4 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
Meet All-Star Scarlett
A little girl named Scarlett waving at the camera

Meet All-Star Scarlett

“Families whose children have cancer are so fragile. I didn’t let it show, but inside I was breaking apart.” – All-Star …

May 1, 2026 9:00:24 AM 4 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
All-Star Ivan's story
A boy named Ivan and his two siblings on the field at a Minnesota Vikings game. Ivan and his family received support from Pinky Swear Foundation during his childhood cancer journey.

All-Star Ivan's story

“For any other life event, you can plan and expect things to go the way you prepare them to go. This is not at all the c …

Apr 1, 2026 12:00:02 AM 4 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
We see you, caregivers!
A little girl smiling at her mom while she reads to her in the hospital facing leukemia. Pinky Swear Foundation helped them financially during their cancer journey.

We see you, caregivers!

Today is National Caregivers Day. If you have ever been a caregiver, you know how heartbreaking and exhausting it is. Ca …

Feb 20, 2026 12:00:00 AM 1 min read