The Pinky Swear Foundation was selected our Outstanding Non-Profit for the month of September 2019. In a series of four articles, we found out who they are, how you can help, met some of their All-Star children, and learned how we can volunteer. We hope you continue to follow their mission and their events in the future. —EH Stafford, Managing Editor
Keeping the promise to help kids with cancer and their families.
The hardships inflicted on families because of childhood cancer are often not quantifiable. The financial burden of increased expenses, while income may be decreased – due to reduced work hours or even unpaid, extended leave – can seem overwhelming. The stress reliever of a weekend of family fun is immeasurable. A sigh of relief knowing that the mortgage is paid for the month is another. Pinky Swear Foundation’s financial assistance and family experience programs provide help to these families in need.
Since 2003, Pinky Swear Foundation has supported families’ quality-of-life with direct financial aid for basic needs, and through experiences that create emotional support, including:
- Stable housing: Rent and mortgage payments, necessary home repairs
- Reliable transportation: Car payments, insurance, repairs and gas cards
- Groceries: Healthy food on the table for kids and families
- Payments for bills: Utilities, childcare, and other unique family needs
- Memorable experiences through family getaways: Worry-free, quality time together out of the hospital
- Ability to stay with their sick child and reduce expenses: Convenient, stocked food pantries in hospitals
How you can support Pinky Swear
- Make a donation
- Volunteer
- Host a food drive for our pantry
- Sponsor an All-Star Weekend of respite for a family.
Contact: Sue Ratcliff – Area Director – North Carolina
Phone: (704) 808-0123
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: pinky swear.org
