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Support a Winter Wishes Family

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

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Donations

Holiday Drop-Off Registration

Children’s Cancer Connection’s Holiday Drop-Off is an annual program for CCC 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

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Announcements

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

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Camps

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

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Announcements

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

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Announcements

Camping the Night Away Wrap-up

What an incredible evening we shared with our supporters, friends and families at Camping the Night Away last Friday! Because of your generosity — whether you purchased tickets, sponsored the event or participated in the silent auction — we raised an amazing total of approximately

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