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.

Who We Serve

Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center provides services to clients in southwest Iowa and the Omaha metro area.

SAVE THE DATE -- July 12 GLOWBALL Tournament

2012 Winning Co-Ed Team

2012 Winning Men's Team

Wings of Hope is hosting its 19th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, July 12 at Quail Run Golf Course in Neola, Iowa. A light dinner will be served at 8 p.m. and tee-off is 9 p.m. This after dark tourney levels the playing field between experienced players and newbies. Featured games at each hole, plus raffles and lots of fun and fellowship. Thank you to our event sponsors Alegent Creighton Health and Ameristar.

Click on the link to register or call (712) 325-8970 for more information. July 1 is the registration deadline, so get your team (2 or 4 golfer a) together today!

GlowBall Tournament Registration

Not a golfer? No worries! You can still support the cause by becoming a hole sponsor for $150.

Life Story Writing Class

Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center will be offering a "LIFE STORY WRITING CLASS".
Tuesday - May 28 - June 24, 2013 from 6 - 7:30 pm
Learn how to use different types of writing (such as poetry and journaling) as a means to explore and document your journey through cancer. The class instructor, Jennifer Ettinger, has her Bachelors degree in Creative Writing and English, and has been writing and journaling for over 15 years.
Call Wings of Hope at 325-8970 to register for the class.

Flier for Life Story Writing Class

Wings of Hope Receives $95,000 Grant from Iowa West Foundation

Wings of Hope is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of $95,200 from the Iowa West Foundation. The grant is two-year grant ($47,600 awarded each year), 50/50 match, and was awarded for "Healing and Hope for the Journey." The grant will help fund the following:

• Support for Physical Needs: Hope Chest Renewal Room (wigs, hats, cancer resource information, survivor bags) and the HOPE Program (assistance with transportation and symptom management medications, and counseling)

• Support for Emotional and Social Needs: Counseling services and Healing Touch treatments

• Support and Education for Caregivers and the Community: Training and education for caregivers on use of comfort touch techniques and caregiver compassion fatigue, as well as promoting healthy self-care practices for caregivers.

"We feel very fortunate to have received such a signficant grant from the Iowa West Foundation. It will go a long way in helping us meet the needs of the clients we serve," said Carolyn Ettinger, Wings of Hope Program Administrator.

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!

Use this link to make a donation!