Aiming For A Cure Foundation

HELPING ONCOLOGY PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH THE FUNDING OF RESEARCH AND PATIENT CARE.

The Aiming For A Cure Foundation is built upon a foundation of committed people with a great passion to help children and their families that suffer from various forms of cancer.

YOU’VE HELPED RAISE…

Since 2003

$ 1000

What you fund

The mission of the Aiming For A Cure Foundation is to support children and families who are dealing with difficult times and decisions in our local communities. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for these children and families who are affected by cancer, through the funding of research, covering non-insured expenses, and improving patient care.

Helen G. Nassif Community Cancer Center – Cedar Rapids

We fund a holiday party, Back to School program, Kernels baseball game, Making Memories (Stage 4 cancer patients & families) and provide financial assistance for families dealing with difficult times and decisions.

Blank Children’s Hospital – Des Moines

We support by funding a School Re-Entry program, Mental Health support, and provide financial assistance for families dealing with difficult times and decisions.

University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center – Iowa City

Support for the families of patients with minor children being treated for cancer and cancer research.

University of Iowa Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Program

We fund a holiday gift cards, the backpack program, Wonders and Worries educational sessions, family special events and memory making activities for cancer patients and their families between the ages of 13-39.

University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Child Life Program

Support for the families of patients with minor children being treated for cancer and cancer research.

University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Continuity of Care Program

Mercy Medical Center

We support by funding holiday parties, a backpack program, books that support children who are impacted by cancer diagnosis and treatment of parents/guardians, coping and cookie kits.

Camp Kesem

Support Children whose parents are dealing with cancer. They attend camp and are supported year round.

Above & Beyond

We support a hotel program for patients and families traveling over Iowa to receive treatment.

"Aiming for a Cure Foundation, Thank you so much for gifting our family the generous amounts of Visa gift cards. Living a life with a cancer diagnosis changed the world for our entire family. We appreciate this gift to allow us opportunities to create wonderful memories together. From the bottom of our hearts, Thank you!"

— Family Who Received AFAC Support in 2022—

Get Involved

There are many ways to help our cause

Donate

The Aiming For A Cure foundation is always accepting donations. Whether it be a one-time monetary donation. Or perhaps you would like to donate an item or items for our annual Celebrity Hunt Banquet Auction. Whatever your preference of donation, the Aiming For a Cure Foundation commits to delivering 100% of the proceed from your generosity directly to the pediatric oncology patients and their families served at the 4 hospitals we are partnered with. You are welcome to make an online donation now or please contact us and a Foundation representative will be happy to speak with you.

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Volunteer

Our Foundation is comprised entirely of volunteers and we are always in need of additional volunteers for our various events and foundation functions. We always welcome volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the Aiming For a Cure Foundation please contact us and a Foundation representative will be happy to discuss any/all needs with you.

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Our Sponsors

We cannot begin to express our full appreciation to our wonderful sponsors and the contributions they make in both time and money. Please share in our appreciation of these wonderful companies, organizations and individuals and honor them with your thanks and your business.