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2025 July Day Camp
2025 July Day Camp is July 21 through July 25. Day Camp is free for both the child diagnosed with cancer and siblings ages 5-12. Days are filled with summer fun and spending time with friends at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope
Spring Day Camp Volunteers Needed
Children’s Cancer Connection’s Spring Day Camp is in need of volunteers!! Day Camp is for both the child diagnosed with cancer and siblings ages 5-12! Spring Day Camps will be held March 17-21st. There is plenty of fun to be had at the Jeff and
Family Camp Registration Open!
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 activities, sightseeing, campfires, s’mores and precious quality time together. It’s also great for younger kids
2025 Camping the Night Away
Camping the Night Away is CCC’s signature fundraising event. It offers a fun, camp-themed evening of drinks, delicious food, auctions, raffles, post program entertainment by local Des Moines artist Andrew Hoyt and his band! The proceeds from the night help make Camp Heart Connection programming possible
It’s Time to Explore!
The 2025 Children’s Cancer Connection’s Exploration Expedition is set to depart again this spring! Teens ages 13 through graduating seniors can explore the Des Moines area of central Iowa with a group of CCC friends April 4-6, 2025. Sign up will open on February 1
Many thanks to our board members!
Many thanks to our outgoing board members, Lane Moser, MD, MPH (Iowa Methodist, Unity Point Health) and Patti Meyer (Corteva Agriscience) for their years of dedication and service to CCC. Both Lane and Patti joined the board in 2021. Thank you for sharing your time