Meet Volunteer Will Krueger
Meet one of CCC’s fantastic volunteers, Will Krueger! Will currently attends the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. Will began his journey with Children’s Cancer Connection as an Oncology …
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General updates, information, or exciting (but not urgent) news.
Meet the Oppman Family
Evan Oppman was barely a year old in 2018 when he was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma. He had a spunky spirit, sweet smile and silly personality. Sadly, Evan passed …
Register for Holiday Drop-Off
Children’s Cancer Connection’s Holiday Drop-Off is an annual program for kids ages 5-12 to connect with one another. This event also gives parents a chance to recharge or go holiday …
Welcome Events Manager Abby Coppola
Abby Coppola joined the CCC team in November 2023. She is an Iowa native and graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in Event Management and a minor …
Apply for Empowering Scholarships
The next CCC Empowering Scholarships application period is now through Jan. 31. Thanks to generous donors, we’re honored to provide scholarships to students for furthering their education. Individuals in Iowa who …
Meet Volunteer Erin Renze
Meet one of CCC’s fantastic volunteers, Erin Renze! Erin is an Iowa native but now lives in Omaha, NE. She’s a pediatric congenital cardiac anesthesiologist at Children’s Nebraska in Omaha. …
New Dates Set for 2024 Summer Camps
The dates for 2024 Camp Heart Connection summer camps will be: Oncology Camp: June 9-15 Sibling Camp: June 30-July 6 The shift of Sibling Camp from mid-August to earlier in …
Gold Ribbon Walkway Completed
On Oct. 12, 2023, nearly 100 people gathered at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope in Johnston for the Gold Ribbon Walkway dedication. The guests in attendance were …
CCC Receives Variety Grant for Teen Programs
Children’s Cancer Connection (CCC) has received a grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity to fund its 2023 Teen Camp and the 2024 Exploration Expedition program. CCC is a nonprofit …
CCC is Celebrating 35 Years
Children’s Cancer Connection (CCC) hit its 35th anniversary on June 2, 2023. CCC has been creating unique and unforgettable programming experiences for children with cancer, and their families, since Delli …