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Children's Cancer Connection

Children's Cancer Connection's Mission:

Since 1988, Children's Cancer Connection has worked diligently to enhance the quality of life for children and families affected by childhood cancer by providing programs for education, recreation and support.

Every Kid a Hero

Hello World! My name is Katelyn and I'm currently a senior at Valley High School. My friend Casey and I are trying to raise $7,000 for Children's Cancer Connection. I have always had an interest in childhood cancer and after spending much time in the clinic, I knew I wanted to make a difference. So, I set my ambitious goal to raise $7,000 to send 20 kids to camp with a backpack to kick start their adventures and excitement and asked my friend Casey who shares the same passion as I, to help. Not only do we want to raise $7,000, we want to get as many people involved as we can to truly make this a community effort to help support those in OUR community battling childhood cancer and to help raise awareness. I am continually amazed by these kids; they are some of the strongest, happiest kids I have met and they continually prove to be a great inspiration, and to us, they are heroes! I often feel that childhood cancer is one of those topics that people try to avoid, because the thought of a child battling something as horrific as cancer is just too much to think about. What isn't talked about, doesn't exist right? Wrong. We need YOUR help to reach our goal! We are doing this for the kids that have won their battle, are currently fighting their battle, and for those that have lost their battle. Please, help us send kids to camp for a week of new friends, a chance to just be a kid, and for unforgettable memories that are sure to last longer than the week they're there! Any donation, no matter how big or small, will make a huge difference! Many Thanks, Katelyn Cinnamon and Casey Drake

Raised: $9,171

Goal: $7,000

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IM4RM2

The mission of IM4RM is to memorialize RM Traviss, and all of those who have battled cancer, by raising funds for Children’s Cancer Connection. Children’s Cancer Connection focuses their efforts on “enhancing the quality of life for children and families effected by childhood cancer by providing programs for education, recreation and support”, something we are very proud to be a part of.

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Campership Challenge 2013

Camp Heart Connection will be celebrating its 26th year in 2013. Help Children's Cancer Connection provide a week of camp to over 300 children affected by Childhood Cancer by donating to this year's Campership Challenge!

Raised: $5,499

Goal: $25,000

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We would like to honor Brayton Shill and his family by sponsoring a cabin in his name at Camp Heart Connection this summer. Brayton, whom many of us came to call Big Guy, earned his wings in Nov. 2012, at the age of 7, after fighting leukemia ( A.L.L.) for 4 years. Those of us who knew and loved Brayton, learned so much from him. We especially learned to keep fighting through the pain. He fought so hard, with strength, determination and sense of humor which inspired many children as well as adults. Many of us are trying to display the same characteristics as we fight through the pain of losing him. Brayton was able to attend camp in 2010 and 2011, but was unable to attend last year due to a relapse and hospitalization. His parents, Steve and Mindy and his brothers, Brady and Benton, and sister, Adi were alway there for Brayton to love and support him. He SO loved them and his puppy, Sassy too!! So, if you would like to honor Brayton and show your love and support for him and his family, we would be honored to raise funds to sponsor A CABIN FOR BRAYTON!!

Raised: $350

Goal: $2,000

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Flapjack In Training (FIT), named after Children's Cancer Connection's Flapjack 5k/10k race, was developed to help promote a healthy lifestyle, and also to raise awareness for Childhood Cancer Awareness month and funds to support Children's Cancer Connection's programs and services. FIT Members who help raise funds will be included in a specific health focused networking group with individuals who are dedicated to improving their personal fitness. Members will also be given free admission into some of the Des Moines area's most popular road races (including the Flapjack 5k/10k) for FREE, as well as other member-specific incentives! Become a member today to start improving your life and the lives of children affected by childhood cancer in Iowa!

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Goal: $25,000

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