Hi There!

In August, I will be participating in my FOURTH Hy-Vee Pinky Swear Kids Triathlon!  Last year, with the help of many of you, I raised over $1000!  This year, I'm rasing as a team with my brother, and our combined fundrasing goal is $1500!

I'm racing because...

1.  It's fun!

2.  I like helping people!

3.  It makes me feel good to race for kids with cancer!

When I arrive at the race, a volunteer will write the name of a kid with cancer on the back of my leg.  It makes me feel like I have to work harder to complete the race becuase I'm racing for that person.  

I hope you'll make a donation, big or small.  Any amount helps!  Click the "Donate Now" button to make a secure donation.  Thank you!

Sincerely,

Lucy

P.S.  To check out my brother's page, click here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/account/829341/

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.