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Help kids With cancer

2026 Radiothon

Save the Date: Friday, September 18 on NEWSRADIO 1040 WHO! 

When you support Radiothon, you help ensure families facing childhood cancer can keep gas in the tank, food on the table, and a roof overhead while their child is in treatment.

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You can make a difference during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

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15,000 kids are diagnosed with cancer each year. During this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we can make a difference for families by providing financial support for everyday expenses. Because of this, families can focus on what matters most - their child.
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Meet All-Star Gryffin

Gryffin's cancer diagnosis is rare and aggressive. Your support allowed Gryffin's dad the time off to be together as a family during this hard time.

“We are deeply grateful for the compassion, generosity and hope that Pinky Swear brings to families like ours. Thank you. No matter how big or small a donation, it all makes an impact.” 
         
 - All-Star Gryffin's dad, Kenny

Thank you, sponsors!

30% Increased Need

Why Radiothon?

Just before nine-year-old Mitch passed away from bone cancer, he made his father pinky swear promise to always help kids with cancer – even after he was gone. 20 years later, Pinky Swear Foundation continues to support children with cancer and their families with everyday expenses including gas, groceries, and housing payments.

In 2025, Pinky Swear Foundation saw a 30% increase in application requests from families facing childhood cancer. Your support is needed now more than ever! 

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Hear these All-Star Stories on-air

A little boy sitting on a hospital table hooked up to wires

All-Star Jakai

Jakai was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma in December 2024, just before his 3rd birthday. He is now in remission. Tune in live to hear from his family about how cancer affected him long-term!

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All-Star Joss

Joss was diagnosed with a low-grade Pylocytic Astrocytoma brain tumor in December 2024 when he was just 10 months old. In August of 2025, his tumor had grown, and he needed more chemotherapy. Tune in to hear how Pinky Swear helped and how he is doing now!

All-Star Kayla, a featured All-Star child for Pinky Swear Foundation

All-Star Kayla

Kayla was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at just two years old. The toddler’s diagnosis was complicated further because she was born with Down syndrome. The family heard about help from Pinky Swear from a friend who listens to WHO Radio. They immediately turned to Pinky Swear for help! Hear their story live, in 2025.

All-Star Beau

All-Star Beau

Beau was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma in January of 2022 at age 3. He completed treatment in May 2023. Tune in to hear how he is doing now!

All-Star Beau
A boy named Isaac on his 6th birthday wearing a

All-Star Isaac

Isaac is 6 years old. He was diagnosed with leukemia at 14 months, right after he had heart surgery.

All-Star Isaac
A little boy named Sage standing in front of a tan door wearing glasses and a button up shirt

All-Star Sage

Sage is 1 year out of treatment and has been enjoying trying new sports, like basketball, traveling to Canada for a fishing trip, and enjoying life as an *almost* 9-year-old.

All-Star Sage
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