Help Kids with Cancer
On this 10th Anniversary, NEWS RADIO 1040 WHO will once again partner with Pinky Swear Foundation, and devote an entire day on-air to raise crucial financial support to help kids with cancer and their families! The goal is to raise $350,000 to provide transportation, food and housing payments for childhood cancer families.
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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?"
All-Star Ophelia
Her All-Star Ophelia's mom Bobbi tell their story live on 1040 WHO.
All-Star William
William was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in February 2022. Hear from his mom Leah.
All-Star Evan
Evan was diagnosed with Stage IV, High Risk Neuroblastoma at 13-months. His mother, Joy, came in to tell his story. Warning this one is a tear-jerker with a sad ending.
All-Star Isaac
Isaac had a rough start to life being airlifted to the nearest NICU two hours away where he spent his first month of life. His mother, Amanda called in to tell us more of his story.
All-Star Sage
Sage is enjoying Kindergarten wholeheartedly despite being diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in January of 2023. Sage's mom, Betsy, called in.
All-Star Mia
Mia is a very active 6-year old who is in the 1st grade and loves to dance. Her mother Nichole called in to tell us Mia's story and give us an update on her process!
All-Star Ainsley
Ainsley is now a senior in college at the University of Northern Iowa, studying to be a teacher. Her mom Christine came in to tell her story!
All-Star Reese
Reese is a spunky 2nd grader diagnosed with a brain tumor when she was 16 months old. Her dad Eric told us her story.
