Brightening The Burden Of Cancer

The Mission Cancer Foundation helps ease the burden of cancer treatment by providing emotional and financial support to brighten the often dark and isolating cancer journey.

WHO WE ARE

The Mission Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial and emotional support to adult patients and their families who are battling cancer.

A cancer diagnosis changes everything. During this tough time, patients need to focus on accessing the highest caliber of care possible to get better, not worrying about having enough food to eat or keeping their lights on.

We Believe

We believe that no one should face cancer alone.

Everyone deserves hope, support, and the ability to access cutting-edge care.

Our Programs

At the Mission Cancer Foundation, we are committed to easing the emotional and financial burdens that come with a cancer diagnosis. Our programs provide assistance with daily living expenses, transportation, and special initiatives that bring seasonal joy to patients and their families. Every patient also receives a Chemo Care Bag at the start of their treatment; thoughtfully created with helpful resources to guide them on their journey. Each program is designed to meet patients where they are, offering support, comfort, and hope when it’s needed most.

Financial Assistance Fund

Transportation Assistance Fund

HOLIDAY HELPERS

Family Navigator

Chemo Care Bags

Addie & Lexie's Children's Library

Cold Therapy Support

Our Impact Since 2023

Central Iowa Counties

Projected new cancer cases in Central Iowa in 20256

Patient financial assistance is available through annual grants of $500

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Chemo Support Bags provided to patients at the beginning of treatment.

Families received gifts and holiday cheer through Holiday Helpers.

Patient Grants awarded to ease the financial burden of cancer treatment.

$50 gift cards made available through the Transportation Assistance Fund.

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Raised over $110,000 at the second annual Doctors at the Disco

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Mission Talks: Beyond the Brochure

Legacy planning is about more than preparing documents. It is an opportunity to reflect, make thoughtful decisions for the future, and help provide clarity and comfort for loved ones.

Join us for Mission Talks: Beyond the Brochure, a free, physician-informed symposium hosted by Dr. Amy Hughes, founder of the Amadora Legacy Project and Mission Cancer Foundation board member. Community professionals and caregivers will offer honest conversation and practical guidance surrounding the emotional, financial, legal, and personal considerations involved in legacy planning.

Addie & Lexie’s Bronze Award: A Library for Families to Talk About Cancer

Addie Todd and Lexie Hastava are 5th graders and Junior Girl Scouts working toward their Bronze Award. Inspired by Addie’s own experience with her mom’s cancer diagnosis—and the children’s books

A Decade of Compassion: Johnston High School’s Ongoing Mission to Uplift Cancer Patients

Introduction: Rachel Jensen: I serve as an instructional coach at Johnston High School and have had the privilege of co-sponsoring Student Council for the past eight years. Working with students and

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We are incredibly grateful to Prairie Meadows Casi

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Battling cancer is a full time job and receiving a gas card helped alleviate that financial burden. This allowed me to focus more on my health and recovery. Thank you for making a difficult journey a little easier.

Transportation Assistance Fund

We were very thankful for the gifts that were delivered to us for the holidays. It is great to know that there are people out there who still care about other people and offering help where it is needed. We are very grateful and a special thank you to all of you.

Holiday Helpers

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors

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Mission Cancer Foundation

All donations stay in Central Iowa with of the funds directly supporting patient and family needs. Visit our Make a Donation page to learn all the ways you can help Brighten the Burden of Cancer.