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Support organization

Children’s Cancer Connection

Your child and family can join free Oncology, Sibling, Family, Teen and Day Camp sessions, with medical support where needed. Children's Cancer Connection serves you if your child was diagnosed or treated in Iowa, or lives there. You can also join year-round activities and caregiver gatherings.

About this organization

Connects Iowa families affected by childhood cancer through support programs and shared experiences.

Free Iowa support programs and Camp Heart Connection camps for families affected by childhood cancer.

Programs that may help

Camps And Retreats

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Camp Heart Connection

Your child with cancer gets a free week of overnight camp with medical staff on site day and night, and brothers and sisters get their own free week. Family camp weekends are free too.

Helps with: Camps And Retreats

Where: IA

Care team must start: No

See eligibility and how to apply →

Official sources

Organization details were last verified Sep 25, 2026. Program availability can change.