A fun and important way to support Children’s Cancer Connection is to donate wish list items. Visit our WISH List page for details. Donors can also shop directly from Amazon for wish list items. Visit our Amazon page HERE. If you have questions about donating items or about CCC’s office hours, please email the Programs Team. Thanks to Lead Supporter: Sign up to
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
Children’s Cancer Connection’s Holiday Drop-Off is an annual program for CCC kids ages 5-12 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! Holiday Drop-Off is Saturday, December 5th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Camping the Night Away is CCC’s signature fundraising event. And it’s now on a new date and new location! 2027 Camping the Night Away Des Moines will be held on April 9th at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines starting at 5:30 pm. Mark your calendars! It’s a fun, camp-themed evening of drinks, delicious food, auctions, raffles, post program
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
Oncology and Sibling camps are over, but the spirit of camp lives on in our hearts. We had the BEST time at both Sibling and Oncology Camps this year. From spotting Aunt FiFi in the Fairytale Forest to all-camp dance parties and taking in the special moments at Wish Night. We are sending a special thank you to all our
What an incredible evening we shared with our supporters, friends and families at Camping the Night Away last Friday! Because of your generosity — whether you purchased tickets, sponsored the event or participated in the silent auction — we raised an amazing total of approximately $148,000. These funds will help send CCC children to camp for FREE, making a
A fun and important way to support Children’s Cancer Connection is to donate wish list items. Visit our WISH List page for details. Donors can also shop directly from Amazon for wish list items. Visit our Amazon page HERE. If you have questions about donating items or about CCC’s office hours, please email the Programs Team.
Registration for Summer Day Camp is open! July Day Camp, held July 20-24, is for both the child diagnosed with cancer and siblings ages 5-12. Days are filled with summer fun and spending time with friends at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope in Johnston and throughout the Des Moines Metro. Kids enjoy a healthy mix of activities
The auction for the 2026 Camping the Night Away Des Moines event is open! The event will be held on May 8th at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny starting at 5:30 pm. But you can start bidding on your favorite items now! Get your tickets and then we’ll send you a link to the online bidding. Go to: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/campingthenightaway2026 Camping
