Our Impact
730 families served in 2021.
140,000 Beads4Bravery® counted and sorted in 2021.
500 campers attend oncology and sibling camps in a typical year.
Mission
Connecting families affected by childhood cancer by providing opportunities that encourage relationships and strengthen community.
Key Services Provided
CCC’s three areas of service include Camp Heart Connection (Oncology, Sibling, Day, Family and Teen Camps); support programs and outings such as Kids Club, Teen Hangout, Comfort Connection and Winter Wishes; and the My Journey Series featuring the My Journey Book, Beads4Bravery®, Courage Store®, etc.
Key Audiences Served
Children’s Cancer Connection serves families throughout the state of Iowa who are affected by childhood cancer. The organization serves the entire family for the entire journey, regardless of treatment outcome.
Ways to Give
- Donate at https://childrenscancerconnection.org/fundraising/donate.html
- Sponsor a CCC fundraising event or support program.
- Volunteer at an event, at camp or in the office!
- Shop from CCC’s program wish lists.
- Adopt a family during the Winter Wishes program.
Board of Directors
Chair: Julie Anderson-Suddarth, MD
Vice Chair: Patti Meyer
Secretary: Nicole Herman
Treasurer: Jennifer White
Members:
John Cornish
Jennifer Hauschildt
Jennifer Hines (CEO)
Lindy Kramer (Youth)
Lane Moser, MD, MPH
Mitchell Schmitt
Shannon Schwery
5701 Greendale Road | Johnston, IA, 50131 | (515) 243-6239 | childrenscancerconnection.org
