Caring for Kids with Cancer Izzie Gosling's Work with the Pinky Swear Foundation Many of our Cougars didn’t necessarily set out to lead, but rather to serve others…and wound up becoming an inspiration along the way. Izzie Gosling ’21 is a perfect example of taking a cause that hit close to home and creating a movement with far-reaching effects. Read on to learn how her work with the Pinky Swear Foundation has helped benefit children with cancer, as well as inspire others to follow her lead. Q: How and when did you become involved with the Pinky Swear Foundation? A: I have been working with the Pinky Swear Foundation (PSF) since I was 12 years old. (Izzie is a now a senior.) My soccer coach’s son was diagnosed with cancer, and the entire soccer club rallied together to support his family. It was incredibly difficult watching Dalton and his family struggle 8 | CANNON | Winter/Spring 2021
emotionally and financially, so after learning that PSF was helping to cover their costs, I knew wanted to make a greater contribution to the cause and get more directly involved. Q: What have been some of your tasks/accomplishments with the organization thus far? A: For the past five years I have served as a member of the PSF Youth Leadership Council (YLC), which organizes and volunteers at fundraising events, plans parties for the families the foundation supports, and raises awareness in various ways. Last year I started a Pinky Swear Club here at Cannon, which has held food/supply drives, fundraising events, and made cards for cancer patients. I have also been working with executive members of the foundation to improve the
