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Camps

CCC Receives Best of COCA Awards

Children’s Cancer Connection (CCC)’s Camp Heart Connection was recognized by the Children’s Oncology Camping Association – International (COCA-I). Camp Heart Connection provides free camp experiences to Iowa families affected by childhood cancer. Camp Director Jourdan Reed was the Region 3 recipient of the COCA-I’s Camp Spirit

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Camps

Summer Camp Volunteers Needed

Camp Heart Connection’s (CHC) Oncology and Sibling Camps are going back to their original week-long structure in 2023. We can’t wait to “Welcome Home” hundreds of excited campers. But, we need YOUR help to make it all happen! The camp volunteer applications are now open.

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CCC to “Welcome Home” Campers

In 2023, Children’s Cancer Connection’s Oncology Camp and Sibling Camp will both return to their pre-pandemic structures. That means hundreds of Iowa youth diagnosed with cancer at age 18 or younger, as well as their siblings will again get the full, in-person Camp Heart Connection experience! The theme this

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