When No One Else is There SouthSide Cares

SouthSide Cares

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SouthSide Cares is a non-profit organization formed in 2007 by a group of south side, Des Moines, IA residents to help those families afflicted by cancer and other chronic medical issues. Our organization has raised thousands of dollars to help those in need. Our annual benefits, tournaments and other events help us help those that need it most. Find out how you can contribute to someone in need through donations of money and time.

Our Mission

SouthSide Cares exists by the grace of God to benefit and inspire everyone it touches. Our organization is simple, solid and timeless…making a difference in the community through helping individuals and families facing hardships and emergencies by coordinating community fundraisers, auctions and raffles. 

Our Vision

Hardships do not discriminate, which is why our year-round benefits get so much attention. Devote an evening to attend one of our meetings and see first-hand the families we help daily.

How To Help

Benefits
& Fundraisers

We help raise thousands of dollars for the most in need in our community. Learn more about how you can help or let us know about your situation.

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Volunteer or Sponsorship
Get in touch with us for supporting our cause through volunteering or sponsoring an event.
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Events & Fundraisers

tyson vasquez
Fundraiser

Benefit for Tyson Vasquez

Tyson is currently a freshman in High School. He was diagnosed with a rare disease called PANS i.e. Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome. Symptoms include OCD, depression, severe anxiety, suicidal idealation, paranoia and auditory hallucinations. Treatment for this includes IVIG intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy. Cost of this treatment is $12,771 per treatement and Ty may need 6-10 treatments. It is currently being denied coverage by insurance. Please help raise funds so we dont lose our lovable, kind and caring Ty. PANS IS RARE BUT IN THIS FAMILY IT IS REAL!

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Benefit for Cami Spooner – Saturday, July 16th, 2022 at Eagles

Cami was diagnosed with breast cancer on August 13th, 2021. She endured many chemo treatments and finished her last one on March 28th, 2022. She underwent a double mastectomy in April 2022. This is just one of many surgeries she will have to endure. She is unable to work at this time. This benefit will assist with her living expenses as well as medical bills while she is out of work.

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