Hy-Vee Inc. on Monday announced a new partnership with the Pinky Swear Foundation, a national charitable organization that supports children with cancer and their families through fundraising children’s triathlons and other community activities. The West Des Moines-based grocer announced in February it was discontinuing its signature Hy-Vee Triathlon to focus on children and family-oriented events. The new event, which will begin with the Des Moines Kids Triathlon on July 11, will also be held in Minneapolis, Omaha, the Quad Cities and Kansas City this summer. In addition, 5K Family Runs will be held in all the cities except Minneapolis. “We are extremely pleased to collaborate with the Pinky Swear Foundation and their commendable efforts in raising funds and awareness for children with cancer,” said Randy Edeker, chairman, president and CEO of Hy-Vee. With the new Hy-Vee Pinky Swear events, Pinky Swear now hosts 12 kids triathlons and four 5K family runs in 12 markets across the country.