Pinky Swear Foundation

Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Lung cancer. In a 22-month-old Rare, but not impossible. Meet All-Star McKenna. For All-Star McKenna and her family, it was terrifying. They found out after several ear infections and a fever took them to the doctor. An X-ray confirmed a mass on her right lung. Surgeries and 36 weeks of chemo were ahead of them. Their life was changed forever. Read McKenna's full story here: https://bit.ly/41gkXv6 #AllStarMcKenna #PleuropulmonaryBlastoma #HelpingKidswithCancer #PinkySwearFoundation #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #ChildhoodCancerCharity

?? ONE WEEK from Sunday, March 16th, from 1 to 1:50 PM, YogaFit Linden Hills in Minnesota is hosting a Burn class for teens and adults benefitting kids with cancer and their families. There are two ways to book the class: 1?? Download the YogaFit Studios app and create an account under Linden Hills. You can book and pay for the class on the app – Sunday, March 16th from 1 PM to 1:50 PM. 2?? Email [email protected] and mention the teen class. The Burn class is a full-body workout. Our signature class features a strategic yoga warm-up and cool-down that bookend circuits filled with cardio, strength, and resistance band training. We can’t forget the extra heat, too! Trust us, students of all levels will love this burn. Can't attend? Share this post with your Minnesota friends and family! ??

This week, we #celebrate MaryBeth Meyer, our Director of Marketing on her 5-year Pinkyswearversary!?Within the 5 years that MaryBeth has been with Pinky Swear Foundation,?she has rebuilt our website, increased our online presence, implemented some amazing tools for our team, and much more. ?? Pinkies up to you MaryBeth! MaryBeth knows more than anyone on our team the impact of childhood cancer. She is an All-Star mom and while we are sad her family had to experience childhood cancer - her perspective is so important in our organization. MaryBeth is known around our organization for her passion for iced coffee, and Crossfit. In meetings, she is always reminding us that "clarity is kind."??? Please enjoy this senior photo pose image that represents MaryBeth's joyful personality! #PinkySwearFoundation #Team #NonProfitTeam #MarketingDirector #ClarityisKind?

Childhood cancer is all-consuming. All-Star McKenna’s mom, Meggi, shared some stats from their 11-month journey from the two-year-old’s diagnosis last spring to her remission this winter: ?? 76 days in the hospital ???? 48 outpatient visits ???? 5 surgeries ?? 19 total rounds of chemo ?? 9 months of leave from work for Meggi ?? Countless days of watching her baby girl struggle with pain and discomfort This month, your gift to support families like McKenna’s with everyday expenses will be MATCHED, dollar-for-dollar, thanks to a generous donor in honor of their grandchildren. ?? Donate now to have 2X the impact: https://bit.ly/3QJyBlI #HelpingKidswithCancer #PinkySwearFoundation #ChildhoodCancerCharity #AllStarMcKenna #DoubleYourImpact #MatchYourDonation #2xtheFamilies

This month, your impact will be doubled! All gifts will be MATCHED, dollar-for-dollar, thanks to a generous donor in honor of their grandchildren. Make a gift now to provide 2X the financial relief to families facing childhood cancer: https://bit.ly/3QGeuon #2Ximpact #DoubleYourImpact #Help2xFamilies #HelpingKidswithCancer #MatchOpportunity #NonProfit #ChildhoodCancerCharity #ChildhoodCancerAwareness

New Orleans friends! The New Orleans Pelican's are hosting a childhood cancer awareness game on March 24 and you can get tickets that support kids with cancer and their families. Purchase through this link and the Pelican's will donate $5 per ticket to Pinky Swear Foundation. https://hubs.la/Q038S2yx0 #HelpingKidswithCancer #NewOrleansPelicans #MBAbasketball #MBA #PinkySwearFoundation #ChildhoodCancerCharity

Childhood cancer doesn’t stop for hurricanes. As All-Star Toby and his mom, Cameron, faced the difficult childhood cancer journey made even more challenging by Hurricane Helene devastating their town, they experienced relief through financial support from Pinky Swear. ?? Until there is a cure, families facing childhood cancer need help. With a gift of just $5 a month, you can provide support families like Toby’s can count on as their worlds are turned upside down. ?? When we gain 25 new monthly donors in February, a generous donor will unlock a $5,000 gift for families. All new monthly donors will receive a Pinky Swear Bracelet! Visit https://hubs.la/Q038NxJf0 and choose the “monthly” option today. PS: Today is the last day to help us reach this goal!

Meet Jeff Wenngatz, our Vice Board Chair. He brings his knowledge and expertise in operations and executive leadership roles. Jeff also has a particular connectedness to Pinky Swear and its mission. He has a child who faced cancer. ?? Read more about "Why Pinky Swear" for Jeff! #NonProfitBoardofDirectors #BoardofDirectors #HelpingKidswithCancer #Leukemia #PinkySwearFoundation #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #ChildhoodCancerCharity

There is one day left to help unlock a $5,000 gift for families facing childhood cancer! ?? When 25 of you join as a Pinky Partner before midnight tomorrow, a generous donor will unlock a special $5,000 gift – and we are so close to reaching our goal. Become a monthly donor today to provide reliable support for families facing childhood cancer – today and in the future. Join our Pinky Partner community today at https://hubs.la/Q03845Gc0. ? All new monthly donors will receive a special Pinky Swear bracelet! #HelpingKidswithCancer #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #PinkySwearFoundation #MonthlyGiving #PinkyPartner #UnlockMatch #ChildhoodCancerNonProfit #ChildhoodCancerCharity

As a single mom, All-Star Toby's mom Cameron takes pride in her grit and independence. But childhood cancer has no boundaries. She navigated working from home while balancing all the appointments and care for her son, and then Hurricane Helene hit their town. No parent should have to navigate this alone. Pinky Swear has a community of people who care enough to make donations so we can pay for gas or groceries and even a mortgage payment when families need it. These financial payments allow families like Toby’s to focus more on their child's health than the bills piled on their kitchen table. “For people who think about donating to a smaller organization, it’s the most generous thing. It makes such a difference. It puts me in a better place to give him [Toby] a place to live. It gives us a little wiggle room.” - All-star Toby’s mom Cameron. #PinkySwearFoundation #Leukemia #HelpingKidswithCancer #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #ChildhoodCancerCharity #AllStarToby