Hi Everyone! This year I am participating in the Hy-Vee Pinky Swear Kids Triathlon, my first triathlon ever! My mom and dad are helping prepare me to swim, bike and run my heart out next month. This event is even more special because I am raising money for kids with cancer, like my friend from school. She has been fighting so hard all year, and I want to help kids just like her and their families. 

We met my original fundraising goal of $250 in just one day! Now I'm going to try to raise $400. Thank you to everyone donating and cheering for me, near and far. 

Here's The Pinky Swear Story

In December 2002, nine-year-old Mitch Chepokas, terminally ill with bone cancer, withdrew the entire $6,000 from his savings account and put it in envelopes for the kids on the pediatric oncology floor at the hospital. After giving all of his money away, Mitch made a pinky swear promise with his dad to always help children with cancer and their families after he was gone. Mitch passed away on April 11, 2003, and shortly afterward, the Pinky Swear Foundation was established by Mitch's parents to honor the promise he made with his dad. 

Did you know that one out of 11 families who have a child diagnosed with cancer will be forced to file for bankruptcy?

Together we can make a life-changing difference for kids with cancer and their families like Mitch did.

Your tax-deductible donation provides families facing cancer with financial and emotional support, including grants for stable housing, reliable transportation, utilities, food and weekend getaways so they can focus on what’s most important: their child battling cancer.

My goal is to further the mission to support kids with cancer and their families. Will you help me reach or exceed my goal? Please donate any amount to help these kids and their families.