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.

Join Us for Winter in Tuscany on Feb. 11

Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center is sponsoring a winter fund-raiser on Saturday, Feb. 11, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Ameristar Casino. The theme of the event is "Winter in Tuscany" and will include good food, silent and oral auctions, entertainment and a wine wall with wine from local and national distributors.

Some of the items up for bid in the oral auction include:

• Week-long vacation package at the Marriott Hotel of your choice -- includes airfare to anywhere within the continental US

• 4 days and 3 nights at beautiful Lake Panorama, Iowa, with access to boats and golf

• Breezy Hills Vineyard party for 8

• Barrier Island Beach Vacation -- one week's stay in a beautiful 4-bedroom home that sleeps 10, jut one minute from the ocean!

Tickets are $60 each and are on sale now. Click on the link below to register online or call 712-325-8970. We appreciate your support.

Tuscany Ticket Reservations

Can't attend the event, but still want to make a donation? Access the "Donate Now" button at the bottom of this page or call Carolyn at 712-325-8970.

Imagine the pastabilities

Read more about the event in an article by The Daily Nonpareil

"Quilt Tickets" On Sale Now!

Wings of Hope quilt tickets were distributed in the mail in early January. The 2012 quilt (pictured above) was donated by Karen Krause of Kanesville Quilting. You won't want to miss the chance to win this beautiful hand-made quilt, which is sure to brighten any home.

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!