Come hang out with your friends at the Hansen Home for Hope every first Sunday of the month from 4-7pm. Teens ages 13-18, oncology and sibling, are invited to spend a casual evening with friends. Bring your homework, play video/board games, watch movies, or just catch up with each other – if nothing else, it’s […]
It's time for CCC's annual Holiday Drop-Off Party! Kids ages 5-12 get to connect with one another while parents drop them off and have a time to recharge, or go gift shopping. During the event, children will have the opportunity to make holiday-themed crafts, decorate cookies, watch movies, drink hot chocolate and enjoy each other's […]
It's time for CCC's annual Holiday Drop-Off Party! Kids ages 5-12 get to connect with one another while parents drop them off and have a time to recharge, or go gift shopping. During the event, children will have the opportunity to make holiday-themed crafts, decorate cookies, watch movies, drink hot chocolate and enjoy each other's […]
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 as fun outings […]
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.
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 […]
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.
CCC is looking for creative people to help decorate at camp. Members of the Camp Decoration Committee will decorate the camp stage, Dining Hall, Pioneer Hall and the Health Lodge, and will paint large decorative boards prior to camp as well. Attend an informational Zoom session on either Jan. 10 or 12 at 5 p.m. […]
CCC is looking for creative people to help decorate at camp. Members of the Camp Decoration Committee will decorate the camp stage, Dining Hall, Pioneer Hall and the Health Lodge, and will paint large decorative boards prior to camp as well. Attend an informational Zoom session on either Jan. 10 or 12 at 5 p.m. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Center is hosting a Youth Art Workshop specifically for CCC youth!
CCC Trivia Night at the Torrent Taproom, hosted by the one and only Ian Anderson is FREE to play.
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 […]
*** 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 at 9:00 a.m. with pool play in the morning followed by a single elimination bracket to decide the winner. End time will depend on speed […]
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 CCC. Donate online to make select Hansen Company staff shave their heads! Or donate to watch your friend, coworker or family members shave THEIR head. […]
*** 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 […]
Teens ages 13-18, oncology and sibling, are invited to spend a fun evening with friends.
Comfort Connection is a time for caregivers of an oncology child to connect with others that are on a similar journey.
