What are ways others can help?
Promo Marketing: Can you give a brief history of the Pinky Swear Foundation and how it was started?
Steven Chepokas: Mitch Chepokas, [my son], was terminally ill with cancer. Before he passed away, he made a pinky
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connected to, in this business, we have been given a gift—a gift of blessing others and nonprofits in their quest to get their name (brand) out there. Do you need to cover your cost? Yes, but, as distributors, we also have the ability to explain the cause to the suppliers and "go to bat" for the charity to ensure the best pricing possible (after all, the worst thing they can say is "no"). The less they spend as a charity, the more they can help others. Pinky Swear Foundation is near and dear to my heart, as the pinky swear was made 12 years ago between my son and I. There are a ton of great nonprofits out there, and if I can help someone else with my gift, it helps me sleep at night and know I'm doing my part. If you are a supplier who, at year's end, has some discontinued items in your lineu
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