Entering their 18th year in our partnership with Children’s Cancer Connection, Fore the Kids has raised over $300,000 in support for CCC to assist the organization in providing events and services for children and families affected by cancer. Proceeds from this year’s event will continue to support CCC. This year’s outing will be at […]
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. Registration will close July 29th, 2024. So be sure to register today, below! ***This is a private event for Children's Cancer Connection families only.*** Register HERE →
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 […]
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 CCC children ages 5-12, but any oncology or sibling participant is welcome. From 10 a.m. to noon, children are welcome to join in on creative projects in CCC's art area, often joined […]
Comfort Connection is a time for caregivers of an oncology child to connect with others that are on a similar journey.
Join CCC for our newest fundraising events... Puzzle Palooza! Get a team of four together and enjoy a friendly competition against other teams to see who can be the first to complete a jigsaw puzzle. Food, drinks, auctions, and so much more. The proceeds from this event will support general CCC programs for children and […]
The Des Moines Concours d’Elegance is excited to announce its highly anticipated Charity Gala, taking place on Friday, September 6, at the elegant Stine Barn in West Des Moines from 5:30-8:30p.m. This year’s gala promises an unforgettable evening of fine dining, entertainment, and exclusive experiences, all while supporting a worthy cause. Highlights of the Evening: […]
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 CCC children ages 5-12, but any oncology or sibling participant is welcome. From 10 a.m. to noon, children are welcome to join in on creative projects in CCC's art area, often joined […]
The Des Moines Concours d’Elegance™ is a premier automotive exhibition held at the internationally recognized John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in downtown Des Moines. The Concours presents an exhibition of 13 classes of vintage and classic motor vehicles. Children’s Cancer Connection is the official charity partner! The event is FREE to the public; […]
Teens ages 13-18, oncology and sibling, are invited to spend a fun evening with friends.
Join CCC at the 6th annual Go Fore Gold 4-person golf scramble! The event will have a noon shotgun on Friday, Sept. 13 back at Toad Valley Golf Course in Pleasant Hill. Go Fore Gold is a fun way to raise funds to support free programs for deserving Iowa families affected by childhood cancer. […]
Wrap up Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with some outdoor family fun! Join CCC for a day of fall activities for all ages. Families can check-in anytime between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Then stay as long as you'd like! Admission, light snack or refreshment, and activities are provided! Registration is required. Registration opens on August […]
Kick off the start of fall with some outdoor family fun! Join CCC for a day of fall activities for all ages. Families can check-in anytime between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Then stay as long as you’d like! Admission, light snack or refreshment, and activities are provided! Registration is required. Registration will open August 23rd […]
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 CCC children ages 5-12, but any oncology or sibling participant is welcome. From 10 a.m. to noon, children are welcome to join in on creative projects in CCC's art area, often joined […]
Teens ages 13-18, oncology and sibling, are invited to spend a fun evening with friends.
The whole family gets to join the fun for a weekend at Family Camp with lots of opportunities for connecting with other CCC families. The relaxing getaway includes traditional camp […]
Since its inception in 2002, the IMT Des Moines Marathon has provided a positive image of Des Moines as a place to live, work, and play by offering race distances for athletes of all ages and abilities, including the IMT Des Moines Marathon & half marathon, Bankers Trust marathon relay, Principal 5K and the […]
Comfort Connection is a time for caregivers of an oncology child to connect with others that are on a similar journey.
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 CCC children ages 5-12, but any oncology or sibling participant is welcome. From 10 a.m. to noon, children are welcome to join in on creative projects in CCC's art area, often joined […]
Teens ages 13-18, oncology and sibling, are invited to spend a fun evening with friends.
Children’s Cancer Connection’s Holiday Drop-Off is an annual program for 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! ***This is a private event for Children's […]
Teen Lock-Ins include way too many snacks, games, conversation and maybe some sleep!
