Our Impact
871
Families offered services in 2024.
27,505
Beads4Bravery® given out to childhood cancer warriors
496
Campers attended Camp Heart Connection camps in 2023.
Mission
Children’s Cancer Connection (CCC) connects Iowa families affected by childhood cancer by providing nearly 60 program opportunities annually that encourage relationships and strengthen community.
Key Services Provided
Children’s Cancer Connection’s three service areas include Camp Heart Connection (oncology, sibling, day, family and teen camps); support programs and outings (Kids Club, teen programs, Comfort Connection, scholarships, Winter Wishes 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 850 Iowa families that are 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, event, camp 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 and volunteer service. Gifts of any size are appreciated and make a difference. Consider making a one-time gift, becoming a monthly donor or corporate sponsor, or designating your workplace giving to CCC. You can also attend a fundraising event or host a third-party fundraising event.
CCC relies on 20,000 volunteer hours annually to execute its mission. Volunteers can support many needs, including office assistance, fundraising events, program activities, camp counseling, day volunteering, and board service.
Visit ccciowa.org or call 515-243-6239 to learn more.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair: Jennifer White
Vice chair: Jennifer Hauschildt
Secretary: Julie Anderson-
Suddarth, M.D.
Treasurer: Mitchell Schmitt
Members:
Nick Krueger
Cristy Magill
Rhonda Idemmili, M.D., MPH
Staci Schoorman
Shannon Schwery
Jennifer Hines (CEO)