Gems of Hope is pleased to announce the Millhiser Smith Foundation as a 2015-2016  “Gifts of Education” scholarship sponsor. The program, which began in 2014, provides scholarships to area high school seniors who have been personally affected by cancer, meaning the student has been previously diagnosed with cancer or has had an immediate family member who has had cancer (sibling, mother, or father). Jessica Baseler commented “The Millhiser Smith Foundation is proud to support Gems of Hope through their “Gifts of Education” scholarship program. Most of us know someone who has been through cancer so the mission of Gems of...

Gems of Hope ▪ 420 6th St SE ▪ Suite 140  ▪ Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401 Contact: Norah Hammond, nhammond@gemsofhope.com319-393-9681 ▪ gemsofhope.com     Giggles and Grins for Gems, Just What the Doctor Ordered This Holiday Season! FOR RELEASE:  Wednesday, December 2, 2015 CEDAR RAPIDS –  Tickets are still available for Giggles and Grins, the Gems of Hope ten-year anniversary celebration scheduled for December 19 at 7 pm at the Scottish Rite Temple in Cedar Rapids. Headliner Doug Thompson brings his quick wit and funny impressions to the event, which also includes local favorites Alisabeth Von Presley and Gerard Estella. ...

Gems of Hope, a local nonprofit which focuses on bringing hope to cancer patients and their families is pleased to announce the Muscatine recipients of the 2015 “Gifts of Education” scholarships. The program was supported by the Hope Blooms fundraiser and the good work done by the Hope Blooms Muscatine Committee.  The fundraising efforts provided two $750.00 scholarships to Muscatine High School seniors Jaren Winkey and Maria Haas. The recipients have been personally affected by cancer, meaning the student has been previously diagnosed with cancer or has had an immediate family member who has had cancer (sibling, mother, or father)....

Gems of Hope is hosting it’s 2nd Annual Sand Volleyball tournament hosted by the Gems of Hope Youth Advisory Board. The board  board is comprised of high school juniors and seniors from area schools. The tournament is located at Volleys, 265 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402on June 12, 2015 – 6:00pm-10:00pm. The cost is $5 per person ($30-$40 per team). Proceeds from the tournament will go to support Gems scholarships offered to graduating high school seniors. Entry Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2015 Individual Payment: Should Pay Team Captain who Submits Team Payment to Gems of Hope. Get registered at: GetMeRegistered.com/GOHVolleyball In 2014 the...