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IMT Marathon is October 18
The IMT Des Moines Marathon is Sunday, October 18 and CCC is proud to be the marathon’s 2026 charity. Together with IMT Insurance, the Des Moines Marathon has raised over $80,000 for CCC. Join CCC on race day as a volunteer at our water station along the 5K route! Time commitment is 7:15-9:00
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September is here, which means it’s time to go gold for #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth! 💛 This month, we’re recognizing the more than 830 Iowa families Children’s Cancer Connection walks alongside — offering camps, family outings, support programs and community, all completely free of charge. All month long, we
2026 Des Moines Concours is September 13th
The Des Moines Concours d’Elegance™ is a premier automotive exhibition held at the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in downtown Des Moines on Sunday, Sept. 13th. CCC is the official charity partner of Concours. Here’s what you can expect: 10 a.m. to 4
New Date & Venue for 2027!
Camping the Night Away is CCC’s signature fundraising event. And it’s now on a new date and new location! 2027 Camping the Night Away Des Moines will be held on April 9th at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines starting at 5:30 pm. Mark
Teen & Fall Family Camp Registration
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
Camp Wrap Up
Oncology and Sibling camps are over, but the spirit of camp lives on in our hearts. We had the BEST time at both Sibling and Oncology Camps this year. From spotting Aunt FiFi in the Fairytale Forest to all-camp dance parties and taking in the