Mission Statement

We recognize the diagnosis and treatment of cancer have a tremendous physical and emotional impact on the patient and family.

Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center assists those with cancer at all stages of their illness and helps families and friends cope with cancer in their lives. Our goal is to provide emotional support and guidance for people with cancer, family members and health professionals.

Nutrition Series - May 10 & 27, 2012 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Nutrition Series - May 10 & 17, 2012

Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center is offering a Nutrition Series "Foods That Fight Cancer" on May 10 & 17, 2012. Carol Reeder, a Registered Dietitian at Jennie Edmundson Hospital and a cancer survivor, is our guest speaker. Call 325-8970 to pre-register. This class is for cancer patients/survivors and caregivers. Let's learn more about how to eat in ways that fight cancer.

Spa Day Success at Wings of Hope

Wing of Hope Cancer Support Center held its Annual Spa Day for cancer survivors and clients on May 3. More than 50 services were provided by volunteers during the event, including Healing Touch, Comfort Touch, chair and foot soak massages and paraffin hand dips. Volunteers also provided cookies, fruit, meat and cheese and drinks for Spa Day guests.

In addition to the services provided at Wings of Hope, each guest also took home a personal beauty gift bag donated by Judy Davis, a local Mary Kay distributor. Avon representative Sheila Bentley provided lotions, lip gloss and sample of other Avon products to go in the bags. Todd Johnson of Dallas Johnson Greenhouse also provided beautiful Martha Washington geraniums for guests.

The staff at Wings of Hope extends a big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this event a success!

New Program -- Wings of Comfort

Wings of Hope is offering a new program to provide education and training to caregivers of elderly and ill people in Council Bluffs. The purpose of the "Wings of Comfort" program is to teach caregivers to provide comfort through touch techniques that promote deep relaxation and relief from pain.

These comforting touch techniques are particularly helpful in easing the physical and emotional pains of those at the end of life, enhancing the quality of their day-to-day experiences. The techniques may be used in a variety of settings and can be adapted for patients in seated, supine or side-lying positions.

In addition to bringing relaxation and pain relief to the patients, the comforting touch techniques provide a wonderful opportunity for caregivers to connect with their loved ones, communicating their caring at a level beyond words. For more information about the "Wings of Comfort" program, contact Carolyn Ettinger at 712-325-8970.

How You Can Help Wings of Hope

Wings of Hope relies on the generosity of many organizations and individuals for funding for its many programs. Click on the link below to make an online donation!