Julie West - Children's Cancer Connection

Empowering Scholarship

Julie West October 21, 2025

Since 1988, Children’s Cancer Connection has connected families affected by childhood cancer by providing opportunities that encourage relationships and strengthen community. Thanks to generous donors, CCC is honored to provide scholarships to graduating high school students and current college students for furthering their education. Eligibility to Apply Applicants must be directly affected by childhood cancer. (This includes individuals who currently

Holiday Drop-Off

Julie West October 7, 2025

Children’s Cancer Connection’s Holiday Drop-Off is an annual program for CCC kids and teens to connect with one another. This event also gives parents a chance to recharge or go holiday gift shopping while kids make holiday-themed crafts, decorate cookies, drink hot chocolate and enjoy each other’s company! We will offer two sessions with meals provided on December 6th. Session

Volunteer for the IMT Marathon

Julie West October 7, 2025

CCC is the official charity partner of the IMT Des Moines Marathon and together with IMT Insurance, over $60,000 has been raised to support our families affected by pediatric cancer. We need water station volunteers for this year’s event which will be held on October 19th. Scroll down to the 5K Children’s Cancer Connection water station on the sign-up form.

Support a Winter Wishes Family

Julie West October 7, 2025

Each year, CCC’s Winter Wishes program serves families across Iowa affected by childhood cancer who could use a little extra joy during the holiday season. Eligible Iowa families who are undergoing active treatment are referred by their healthcare team. Children’s Cancer Connection’s Winter Wishes program connects donors with specific Iowa families affected by childhood cancer who could use extra joy

Iowa City Puzzle Palooza

Julie West September 5, 2025

Join CCC for our Puzzle Palooza event on October 8, 2025 at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom! Register your team of four and become a puzzle palooza champ! Food, pints, raffles, and CCC swag bags included. The proceeds support the many programs offered to children and families affected by childhood cancer in Iowa. CCC connects 800+ Iowa families affected by childhood

Teen Camp – October 17-19

Julie West August 12, 2025

Camp Heart Connection’s Teen Camp is a truly special experience offered to all teens served by CCC. CCC recognizes that our teens face unique medical and emotional challenges, and they build strength from being together during their journeys. Teen Camp allows teens who are on or off treatment as well as siblings to come together for a weekend of camp

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Julie West August 1, 2025

Addison Whipple shares her cancer journey and her participation in Children’s Cancer Connection Cancer is something I would never wish upon anyone, but I am beyond thankful for the opportunity to be a part of Children’s Cancer Connection and to meet some of the kindest souls on this Earth – Addison My name is Addison Whipple, and I have been

2025 Back-to-School Bash

Julie West June 4, 2025

August 3, 2025 @ 4 pm to 6 pm Families get a fun-filled event with free school supplies and the chance to connect at CCC’s Back-to-School Bash held each year before school starts. Register here: https://campheartconnection.campbrainregistration.com/

Go Fore Gold

Julie West June 4, 2025

Go Fore Gold is a 4-person scramble which benefits Children’s Cancer Connection. The golf outing raises awareness and funds during Childhood Cancer Awareness month in September. Teams of four will enjoy lunch, 18 holes of golf with carts, drinks, contests, raffle prizes and more! All of this fun is held at the beautiful Toad Valley Golf Course in Pleasant Hill.

Dubuque Puzzle Palooza

Julie West June 4, 2025

Join CCC for our Puzzle Palooza event on July 17, 2025 at Backpocket Dubuque Pin & Pixel! Register your team of four and become a puzzle palooza champ! Food, pints, raffles, and CCC swag bags included. The proceeds support the many programs offered to children and families affected by childhood cancer in Iowa. 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm. CCC connects

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