University of Iowa Adolescent and Young Adult - AYA Cancer Program

08/09/2025

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75 backpacks full of school supplies packed and ready 🎒💪

Thank you to our incredible volunteers and the generosity of the Aiming For A Cure Foundation for helping us show our AYA cancer patients that they’re never alone on their journey!

08/05/2025

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Studies have shown the right diet can have a positive impact on how a person responds to cancer treatments. University of Iowa Health Care Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center has partnered with HACAP on a food assistance program that provides food boxes to eligible patients.💛

06/20/2025

Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer patients immersed ourselves in the enchanting beauty of lavender fields at Calyx Creek Lavender Farm in Oxford, IA. The soothing aroma and vibrant purple hues created a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The gentle breeze and the buzzing of bees added to the magical atmosphere. Thank you, Taylor and Stephanie, for this unforgettable experience at Calyx Creek Lavender Farm.

05/19/2025

Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer patients and their families had an incredible opportunity to meet Iowa football players, get autographs, and experience of the magic of Kinnick Stadium!

05/06/2025

AYA patients had a fantastic time swinging clubs and learning from Iowa Men's Golf Head Coach Tyler Stith and his talented players! Together, we are putting cancer in its place!

04/07/2025

It's Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA( Cancer Awareness Week!

03/28/2025

Our amazing AYA Patient and Family Life Specialist, Katy, participated in the Child Life Poster Fair. She brilliantly showcased the vital role of Child Life in alternative settings, especially with Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) patients.

03/27/2025

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s One Day for Iowa fundraising event! AYA cancer patients often face long and challenging journeys. Because of generous donors, we will be able to continue to offer them with enriching activities that bring joy, comfort, and a sense of normalcy during their treatment. https://1dayforiowa.org/ayacp25

03/26/2025

Today is One Day for Iowa, the University of Iowa’s 24-hour online day of giving! Any donation can help Holden Cancer Center provide treatment options and hope for patients like Jordan.
Consider giving today: https://1dayforiowa.org/ayacp25

03/26/2025

The Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Program at Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Name brings smiles to our patients' faces, especially during challenging times. Thanks to generous donors we were able to provide May Day baskets filled with goodies and essentials for our patients. Together, we can continue to sprinkle some joy and sunshine to those who need it most. Donate today! https://1dayforiowa.org/ayacp25

03/26/2025

Today is , the University of Iowa’s 24-hour online day of giving! Your generous donations to the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Program will help provide essential social activities for cancer patients and their families. These activities offer much-needed moments of joy, connection, and support during challenging times. Every donation counts! Together, we can create a supportive and uplifting environment for those who need it most. Donate today! https://1dayforiowa.org/ayacp25

03/26/2025

Today is One Day for Iowa, the University of Iowa’s 24-hour online day of giving! Join us in making a difference by donating to the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Program. Your generous contributions will help provide craft supplies and activities for patients, offering them a therapeutic outlet and a chance to express their creativity.
Crafting not only brings joy but also fosters a sense of community and healing. Let's come together to support these individuals through their cancer journey.
Donate today and be a part of this beautiful initiative! https://1dayforiowa.org/ayacp25