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
Late registration for Oncology Camp and Sibling Camp is open! Oncology Camp is June 7-13, 2026. For more information visit: https://ccciowa.org/camp-oncology Sibling Camp is June 28 – July 4, 2026. For more information visit: https://ccciowa.org/camp-sibling For questions email, [email protected].
Children’s Cancer Connection values each and every donation received. Because of many generous supporters, CCC impacted more than 850 families affected by childhood cancer in 2025. Thank you to all who have donated to Children’s Cancer Connection. You are appreciated! We look forward to partnering again in 2026.
2026 Camping the Night Away Join us on Friday, May 8th at 5:30 pm at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny Camping the Night Away is CCC’s signature fundraising event. It offers a fun, camp-themed evening of drinks, delicious food, auctions, raffles and more! The proceeds from the night help make Camp Heart Connection programming possible, including Oncology, Sibling, Spring
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
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
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.
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
