Why Radiothon?

Just before nine-year-old Mitch passed away from bone cancer, he made his father pinky swear promise to always help kids with cancer – even after he was gone. 20 years later, Pinky Swear Foundation continues to support children with cancer and their families with everyday expenses including gas, groceries, and housing payments.

In 2025, Pinky Swear Foundation saw a 30% increase in application requests from families facing childhood cancer. Your support is needed now more than ever!

All-Star Kayla

Kayla was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at just two years old. The toddler’s diagnosis was complicated further because she was born with Down syndrome. The family heard about help from Pinky Swear from a friend who listens to WHO Radio. They immediately turned to Pinky Swear for help! Hear their story live, in 2025.

All-Star Beau

All-Star Beau was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma at the age of three. The family had previously waved to families at University of Iowa hospitals and now they were "The Wave" recipients. Tune in to hear their story!

All-Star Sage

Sage has inspired his mom Betsey to write a book after his Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia diagnosis in January of 2023. This year, you will hear from Betsey on how it is going!

All-Star Ophelia

Ophelia was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of five. Your support made it easier for the family to take time off work to be with her during her treatment and 11 day stay in the hospital.

All-Star Isaac

Isaac had a rough start to life being airlifted to the nearest NICU two hours away where he spent his first month of life. His mother, Amanda called in to tell us more of his story.