CCC Offices Closed

Children's Cancer Connection's offices will be closed Dec. 23-Jan. 2 in observance of Christmas and New Year's Day and to allow our hard-working employees time to be with their families.

Kids Club

Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope 5701 Greendale Road, Johnston, IA, United States

Join Children's Cancer Connection at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope for this month's Kids Club! Kids Club is geared toward ages 5-12, but anyone is welcome to join. From 10 a.m. to noon, children are welcome to join in on creative projects in CCC's art area, often joined by volunteers from the […]

Free

Teen Hangout

Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope 5701 Greendale Road, Johnston, IA, United States

Come hang out with your friends at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope from 4-7 p.m. Teens ages 13-18, oncology and sibling, are invited to spend a fun evening with friends. Bring your homework, play video/board games, watch movies, or just catch up with each other! Dinner is provided.

Free

Kids Club

Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope 5701 Greendale Road, Johnston, IA, United States

Join Children's Cancer Connection at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope for this month's Kids Club! Kids Club is geared toward ages 5-12, but anyone is welcome to join. From 10 a.m. to noon, children are welcome to join in on creative projects in CCC's art area, often joined by volunteers from the […]

Free

Teen Outing – Bowling

B-Roll Bowling 1580 SW Market St., Ankeny, IA, United States

Teens ages 13-18, oncology and sibling, are invited to spend a fun evening with friends bowling. Dinner and games are provided. **PLEASE NOTE - LOCATION CHANGE: Teens will need to be dropped off at B-Roll Bowling in Ankeny (Inside B&B Theatres 1580 SW Market Street, Ankeny).** Volunteers ages 21+ can see shift availability and/or sign […]

Free

Comfort Connection (CANCELED)

Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope 5701 Greendale Road, Johnston, IA, United States

FEBRUARY - CANCELED. Comfort Connection is a time for caregivers of an oncology child to connect with others that are on a similar journey. All caregivers are welcome to attend, regardless of treatment outcome of the child. Comfort Connection occurs every other month and consists of gatherings at the CCC office in Johnston, as well […]

Free

Youth Art Workshop

Greater Des Moines Botanical Center 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Center is hosting a Youth Art Workshop specifically for CCC youth!

Free

CCC Trivia Night with Torrent

Torrent Brewing Company 504 Burnett Ave, Ames, IA, United States

CCC Trivia Night at the Torrent Taproom, hosted by the one and only Ian Anderson is FREE to play.

Teen Lock-In

Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope 5701 Greendale Road, Johnston, IA, United States

CCC teens ages 13 through graduating high school seniors are invited to the lock-in at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope. The fun will start at 7 p.m. and will include way too many snacks, games, conversation and maybe some sleep. The fun will end on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. Registration is […]

Free

Kids Club

Des Moines Art Center 4700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

*** Due to renovations, the March Kids Club will be held at the Des Moines Art Center from 10:30 a.m. to noon.*** Join Children's Cancer Connection for this month's Kids Club! Kids Club is geared toward ages 5-12, but anyone is welcome to join. From 10 a.m. to noon, children are welcome to join in […]

Free

Exploration Expedition

Council Bluffs, IA IA, United States

Each year, Children’s Cancer Connection staff and volunteers transport and chaperone teens on an adventure to fun and historical parts of Iowa during Exploration Expedition (EE). This is a free weekend program which brings CCC teens from all over the state together. This year, from the evening of Friday, March 10 through the later morning/early […]

Free

Spring Break Special – Get Air (FULL)

Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope 5701 Greendale Road, Johnston, IA, United States

Come have some fun during your Spring Break with Children’s Cancer Connection at Get Air in Urbandale! Registration to this event includes admission, jump socks, pizza and beverages! This event is limited to 12 youth participants only in the age range of 5-12 years old. To help ensure as many CCC families can sign up […]

Free

CCC Dodgeball Tournament

Johnston High School 6500 NW 100th Street, Johnston

The CCC Dodgeball Tournament is back! Join Children's Cancer Connection for our 2nd annual community-wide dodgeball tournament at Johnston High School on Saturday, March 25, 2023. The day kicks off […]

Hansen Company Head Shaving Event

Hansen Company 5665 Greendale Rd # A, Johnston, IA, United States

Hansen Company, Inc. is located next to Children's Cancer Connection, and they are having a head shaving event to support CCC. 100 percent of the proceeds will go directly to […]

Kids Club

Des Moines Art Center 4700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

*** Due to renovations, the April Kids Club will be held at the Des Moines Art Center from 10:30 a.m. to noon.*** Join Children's Cancer Connection for this month's Kids Club! Kids Club is geared toward ages 5-12, but anyone is welcome to join. From 10 a.m. to noon, children are welcome to join in […]

Free

Teen Hangout – Outing

Sky Zone Trampoline Park 1300 SE Gateway Dr Suite 103, Grimes

Teens ages 13-18, oncology and sibling, are invited to spend a fun evening with friends.

Free

Comfort Connection at Fox Brewing

Fox Brewing - the Mezzanine Room 103 S. 11th Street, West Des Moines, IA, United States

Comfort Connection is a time for caregivers of an oncology child to connect with others that are on a similar journey.

Free