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
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
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
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
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 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.
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
2025 Camping the Night Away, CCC’s signature fundraising event, was a huge success! We’re proud to announce that almost $150,000 was raised. This year’s event was a fun, camp-themed evening of drinks, delicious food, auctions, raffles, post program entertainment by local Des Moines artist Andrew Hoyt and his band! The proceeds from the night will help make Camp Heart Connection
This is your last opportunity to register for Oncology and Sibling Camps! Registration is open until May 31st. Oncology Camp is June 8-14 and Sibling Camp is June 29-July 5. Camp Heart Connection’s Oncology Camp and Sibling Camp are a true summer camp experiences for CCC youth ages 5 through graduating high school seniors. Activities include wall climbing, arts and
2025 July Day Camp is July 21 through July 25. Day Camp is free 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
