10th Annual Radiothon

Help Kids with Cancer

Together, we are trying to raise $400,000 to provide housing, food, and transportation for families facing childhood cancer!

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Thank you supporters!!!

Meet Beau.

Diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma at the age of three, Beau's family quickly had to adjust. Beau had the hardest time with it, frequently asking "Why do I have cancer?" 

“Then we got an email from Pinky Swear [and] they were going to pay the bank directly,” she said. “It was so easy at a time when nothing felt easy. It helped us make it through the next month. We could pay off something else.”

- All-Star Beau's Mom

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.

Hear All-Star Stories during Radiothon

All-Star Olivia Radiothon

All-Star Olivia

Olivia was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma just before her 6th birthday in July of 2021. She endured 66 weeks of chemo at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines and four weeks of radiation in Rochester. On December 3, 2022 had her last chemo and rang the end of treatment bell.

All-Star Brixton, Radiothon

All-Star Brixton

"Pinky Swear provided us with gift cards to help with food and gas. I want to make sure that all families that are going through one of the worst times they could ever imagine are aware of the support Pinky Swear provides."

All-Star Grace Radiothon

All-Star Grace

"In the last six months of her treatment, our air conditioner went out.  With all of the extra costs of treatment, and reduced income, we were tapped.  Pinky Swear stepped in and helped with some of the cost of a new AC unit. "

All-Star Elizabeth Radiothon

All-Star Elizabeth

"Unfortunately, through the treatment process, almost inevitably families run into financial hardships and the last thing they need to worry about is money when life has already handed them more than they can manage. That’s where Pinky Swear is such a blessing in so many people’s lives, including ours."

All-Star Mia Radiothon

All-Star Mia

"We were in Iowa City for the first six weeks for treatment.  During Covid we had to stay in a hotel when she wasn’t inpatient at the hospital. It was very tough. Pinky Swear helped us with a mortgage payment, so we didn’t have to worry about all the bills back home."

All-Star William Radiothon

All-Star William

"We received an Orange Envelope and payment towards our mortgage and then some. It came at a time that was right around Christmas. It was a sigh of relief, and we are so grateful for the help that Pinky Swear provided us at a time when things were tight."

All-Star Ainsley Radiothon

All-Star Ainsley

"Pinky Swear has been there for our family for the long haul, even during our daughter's 2nd year of active treatment to help with additional major expenses such as a mortgage payment so we could fully focus on getting her back to college. "

All-Star Robin

All-Star Robin

"Thank you to Pinky Swear community for reaching out to us and helping families in these difficult times, always remember a small grain of sand can alleviate the emptiness of many families a little."

All-Star Madison

All-Star Madison

Madi was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at the age of three. She is actively in treatment at Blank Children’s Hospital and is handling it well. Madi has a very bold personality and keeps everyone on their toes.

Photos from Radiothon