Our Impact
830
Families were offered services through 60-plus free program opportunities in 2025.
31,308
Beads4Bravery® given out to childhood cancer warriors
466
campers attended Camp Heart Connection Camps in 2025.
Mission
Children’s Cancer Connection connects Iowa families affected by childhood cancer through 60-plus program opportunities that encourage relationships and strengthen community.
Key Services Provided
CCC’s three service areas include Camp Heart Connection (oncology, sibling, day, family and teen camps); support programs and outings (Kids Club, Teen Hangout, Comfort Connection, scholarships and more); and the My Journey Series hospital-based programs featuring the My Journey Book, Beads4Bravery and Courage Store.
Key Audiences Served
CCC offers services to over 830 Iowa families affected by childhood cancer. We offer 60-plus programs annually that connect them with others on similar journeys — all free of charge! CCC serves the entire family for the entire journey, with programs for oncology kids, siblings and parents!
Ways to Give
Donate at ccciowa.org/donate.
Sponsor a CCC fundraising event or support program.
Volunteer at a program, camp, event or in the office.
Shop from CCC’s program wish lists.
Provide gifts for a child or family during our Winter Wishes program.
What are the most immediate needs to support your organization?
The best ways to support Iowa families affected by childhood cancer are through financial gifts or volunteer service. Gifts of any size are appreciated and make a difference. Consider a one-time gift, become a monthly donor or corporate sponsor, or designate your workplace giving to CCC. You can also attend a fundraising event or host a third-party fundraising event for CCC!
CCC relies on more than 25,000 volunteer hours annually to execute its mission. Volunteer needs include office help, fundraising events, program volunteers, camp counselors or day volunteers, and board service.
Visit ccciowa.org or call 515-243-6239 to learn more!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair: Jennifer White
Vice chair: Nick Krueger
Secretary: Staci Schoorman
Treasurer: Mitchell Schmitt
Members:
Dustyn Dickhaut
Rhonda Idemmili, MD, MPH
Wes Krenz
Cristy Magill
Joe Pietruszynski
Kevin Schulte
Shannon Schwery
Lacey Van Oort
Jennifer Hines (CEO/non-voting)
Youth Board Members (non-voting):
Lydia Lee
Jesse Sellers