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

All-Star McKenna's mom shared with us that the unexpected hospital visits are always the hardest. “That’s when you are reminded that it’s all-consuming,” explained Meggi. “We just had our fourth unexpected admission. She had a 104.5F temperature and she was taken by ambulance to the clinic. I rode with her; it was 2:50 in the morning. This first one resulted in eight extra nights at the hospital, another time, it was seven nights.” The financial costs add up between normal hospital visits, trips to take her brother to his grandparents, and these unexpectedly long hospital stays. This is where we see Mitch's promise living on for families like McKenna's. McKenna's mom teared up when she read of Mitch's generosity. Now, supporters like you step in to provide gas and grocery cards in addition to mortgage payments so families can focus on their child's care. Learn more about how your support helps families here: https://hubs.la/Q03bTXZN0 #AllStarMcKenna #PleuropulmonaryBlastoma #HelpingKidswithCancer #PinkySwearFoundation #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #ChildhoodCancerCharity

You want to support organizations that you know you can trust and who are using your dollars for the cause you care about. In this case, you want to ensure your donation goes directly to helping kids with cancer and their families. Candid ensures the transparency of non-profits all across the United States. Pinky Swear Foundation is proud to be a Platinum Transparency organization for 2025: the highest level of transparency. Learn more here: https://hubs.la/Q03cXV830 #PinkySwearFoundation #ChildhoodCancerCharity #HelpingKidswithCancer #NonProfit #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #FinancialSupport #CancerSupport

Construction zone! ??♀? New carpet and paint happening at the Pinky Swear office in Edina. Can you guess what color our back wall will be?? Stay tuned for the final reveal next week!

?? Grab your headphones for this 23-minute podcast with Medical Alley about helping kids with cancer and their families. You will hear from our Executive Director,?Erica Campbell about how Pinky Swear came to be, and the current need of kids with cancer and their families. Listen here ?? https://lnkd.in/gnJ3k35w #PinkySwearFoundation #MedicalAlley #Podcast #HelpingKidswithCancer #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #ChildhoodCancerCharity

In case you haven’t heard: All gifts will be MATCHED through March 31! With one gift, you can provide 2X the financial relief to families facing childhood cancer, assisting with 2X the housing, food, and transportation expenses as they navigate one of the darkest times. Lift 2X the financial burdens at https://hubs.la/Q03cCDKR0 #HelpingKidswithCancer #PinkySwearFoundation #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #ChildhoodCancerCharity

#celebrate Jolene has been with Pinky Swear Foundation for 4 years! ?? Jolene Enz, MBA?has incredible attention to detail, asks thoughtful questions, and ensures our processes and documentation are always spot on. If you have started to work at Pinky Swear over the last four years, you likely received a thoughtful and sweet note from Jolene on your first day. She is known for her inclusiveness and displays her compassion through random acts of kindness. Jolene is an active member?of our DEIB committee as well as our FUN committee.??? Jolene, thank you for passionately serving kids with cancer and their families through your work at Pinky Swear Foundation. We are grateful to have you on the team!??? #PinkySwearFoundation #Celebrate #Pinkyswearversary #NonProfitWork #Compassion

?? Say hello to Julie Moss, Board Treasurer and member of the Finance and Investment Committee for Pinky Swear Foundation. Currently serving as the Internal Audit Director at Winnebago Industries, Julie brings extensive experience in financial analysis, internal auditing, and risk management. Julie radiates positivity and shares her optimism and energy with all those she works with. Read on to learn more about Julie and why she chose to share her talents with the Pinky Swear community!

Pinky Swear Foundation would not reach as many families facing childhood cancer without social workers. On this World Social Work day, we want to give a huge shoutout to the pediatric oncology social workers across the country who partner with us connect families with the financial support they need during a childhood cancer diagnosis. They are empathetic and passionate individuals who advocate for families during a time when they need it most. Learn more about the connection between pediatric oncology social workers and Pinky Swear on our blog. Share with a social worker you know! ?? https://hubs.la/Q03clGkh0 #WorldSocialWorkDay #PinkySwearFoundation #HelpingKidswithCancer #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #ChildhoodCancerCharity #FinancialSupport #CancerSupport #ChildhoodCancerSupport

"Preserving fertility isn't something a person thinks about at 22-months old." This was the reality for All-Star McKenna. One of her ovaries was removed before she was even two years old because of the harsh nature of chemotherapy. Despite it all, McKenna is a sweet, caring little girl who remains positive. "No more bad guys" is her motto. Read McKenna's full story here: https://hubs.la/Q03bTNGM0 #AllStarMcKenna #PleuropulmonaryBlastoma #HelpingKidswithCancer #PinkySwearFoundation #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #ChildhoodCancerCharity