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.

Karla Ries

Karla Ries

Auction Committee

Karla is the Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning for the Linn Mar Community School District. Karla joined the Aiming for a Cure Committee in 2019. Karla is a graduate of the University of Iowa and has spent her career in the field of education. Karla lives in Monticello, Iowa with her husband Doug; they are the parents of Allison and Lauren. “Cancer has touched the lives of so many people I love. I chose to become a part of Aiming for a Cure because I wanted to make a difference in the lives of those who are experiencing such difficult times and decisions.”