Our Mission
To bring hope to cancer patients and their families.
Our Vision
To provide cancer patients and their families support and resources to inspire hope, creating the outlook that hope is always present in a cancer diagnosis.
Events
Join us for workshops, events, and fundraisers to help us champion hope and resilience!
Programs
Our programs are designed to serve all members of our local community.
Volunteer
Want to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients & their families?
About
Gems of Hope is a nonprofit offering support to local cancer patients receiving treatment.
Donate
Your gift makes a difference in the lives of cancer patients.
Gems of Hope was founded to share hope with others.
Gems of Hope was founded in 2005 with the mission to bring hope to cancer patients and their families. In June 2023, Gems of Hope and its programs joined the Nassif Community Cancer Center and St. Luke’s Foundation.
Both the Community Cancer Center and St. Luke’s Foundation are committed to the mission of Gems of Hope and continuing its programs and fundraising efforts to benefit local cancer patients in Eastern Iowa.
Giving Hope through the Hope Blooms Campaign
Gems of Hope programs are funded through Hope Blooms, an annual fundraising campaign. Hope Blooms provides our community and surrounding areas the opportunity to purchase daffodils for their own display or as a bouquet of hope which are delivered to cancer patients undergoing treatment at local hospitals and treatment facilities. Daffodils are the first flowers of spring and symbolize rejuvenation, hope and happiness for the future. Stuffed animals and notecards are purchased in the same way and may be individually purchased or purchased as a gift for those impacted by cancer. All Hope Blooms proceeds will benefit Eastern Iowa cancer patients and their families.
Upcoming Workshops & Events
Join us for an upcoming workshop to help create Gifts of Hope and enjoy the company of like-minded friends who want to inspire hope in cancer patients and their families!
Join us for Gems of Hope workshops on the third Tuesday of each month to help create Gifts of Hope and enjoy the company of like-minded friends who want to inspire hope in cancer patients and their families!
January 20, 2026 @ 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Join us for Gems of Hope workshops on the third Tuesday of each month to help create Gifts of Hope and enjoy the company of like-minded friends who want to inspire hope in cancer patients and their families!
September 19, 2028 @ 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Join us for Gems of Hope workshops on the third Tuesday of each month to help create Gifts of Hope and enjoy the company of like-minded friends who want to inspire hope in cancer patients and their families!
December 15, 2026 @ 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Join us for Gems of Hope workshops on the third Tuesday of each month to help create Gifts of Hope and enjoy the company of like-minded friends who want to inspire hope in cancer patients and their families!
August 21, 2029 @ 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Join us for Gems of Hope workshops on the third Tuesday of each month to help create Gifts of Hope and enjoy the company of like-minded friends who want to inspire hope in cancer patients and their families!
March 18, 2025 @ 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Join us for Gems of Hope workshops on the third Tuesday of each month to help create Gifts of Hope and enjoy the company of like-minded friends who want to inspire hope in cancer patients and their families!
November 16, 2027 @ 1:00pm – 2:00pm
