Pinky Swear Foundation

06/23/2026

You make a scary situation just a little less scary.

Lydia's mom, Mikayla, said words cannot express the gratitude families feel when they receive help from Pinky Swear and the donors who help support the program and its mission.

“The financial burden was really scary in the beginning, and it still is right now, but we have a lot more support and knowledge of where we can get support if things get more stressful for us,” Mikayla said. “It really does matter, and the impact is greater than you know."

Read Lydia's story of Wilms Tumor, and learn more. https://hubs.ly/Q04jryw40


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06/21/2026

Kids look up to their fathers, especially during uncertain times, and cancer brings plenty of those. Dads show up for them, offering comfort and light when it’s needed most - from Lego sessions during treatment to ice cream runs for finger pokes.

Happy Father's Day to the dads who show love and courage as they guide their kids through uncertainty.

06/20/2026

Some rainy day inspiration (even if it isn't raining where you are) 🌦

You keep the promise for kids with cancer and their families and this gratitude is for you!

06/17/2026

Supporting a cause you love should be easy! Here are some frequently asked questions about making donations to charity. 💙 https://bit.ly/4vJkq2v

Have an additional question to add? Leave it in the comments or send us a DM!

Everything you need to know about making a donation to a non-profit organization you are passionate about.

06/16/2026

250 miles round-trip for chemotherapy each week was something All-Star Lydia's parents couldn't have planned for. Financially, it was a lot! Lydia's mom, Mikayla, said:

“Trenton and I do well enough to provide for our family and pay our bills and live our definition of a great lifestyle, but not well enough to travel four hours every week and to have massive medical bills. So, taking all that on at once was very scary,” Mikayla said.

Pinky Swear Foundation has relieved some of that stress by providing an Orange Envelope. They were able to use it to pay for gas to get to and from the hospital.

“It’s a sigh of relief and another day we don’t have to worry about putting gas in our vehicle,” Mikayla said.

You made this possible for Lydia's family during her Wilms Tumor diagnosis. Learn how you can make this possible for more families like Lydia's. https://hubs.ly/Q04jpwxv0

06/13/2026

📆 Save the date: July 30, 2026
⚾ Pinky Swear Foundation at the Minnesota Twins

Join us! https://bit.ly/49XSbER

Our founder, Mitch, loved baseball. Join us for a day at the Minnesota Twins as we celebrate what would have been his 33rd birthday. This event is part of a week-long initiative to keep Mitch's pinky promise to help kids with cancer, so stay tuned for more info! 💙

PS: A portion of the ticket sales will go towards helping kids with cancer. We hope to see you there! ⚾

06/11/2026

Childhood cancer wrecks plans. Calendars go from being filled with sports activities to chemo treatments and surgery planning like our founder Mitch's did...

Families need support.

06/10/2026

Your tee time to help kids with cancer starts now! The Principal Charity Classic kicks off today at the Wakonda Club and goes through the weekend. The Birdies for Charity program helps us help more families. Learn more here:https://hubs.la/Q04j8C9G0 ⛳

06/09/2026

When All-Star Lydia was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor, she had just turned 1 year old. Her parents, Mikayla and Trenton, considered themselves fortunate in their situation.

Trenton's employer provided paid time off each week for him to travel to Lydia's chemotherapy appointments, and Mikayla's coworkers donated their PTO so she could do the same. Lydia's grandmas have stepped up to watch her so she doesn't have to be exposed to all the illnesses of a daycare center.

Still, the financial burden of childhood cancer was too much.

“You do not fully understand the financial burden until you get into active treatment. Fuel is not cheap, and you are having to drive an extra 250 miles a week that you didn’t drive before, while having to eat meals on the road,” Mikayla said. “And we had to purchase things to make Lydia’s experience more comfortable for long travel and clothing that was accommodating for her treatments. You don’t think about those types of purchases until you’re thrown into it.”

Read more of Lydia's story: https://hubs.la/Q04jrssQ0


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