Rally Against Cancer is the annual fundraising event for the John Stoddard Cancer Center. Proceeds support vital programs like the Oncology Navigator Program, Charlie Cutler Healing & Wellness Program, Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Program, EMPOWER Salon, and the Compassion Fund. These programs are available at no cost and are only possible because of the generosity of others. Since the event began in 2000, more than $7 million has been raised.
Join Us for Rally 2025!
January 25, 2025
Veterans Memorial Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center Ballroom
833 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
6 p.m. | Cocktails, Food Stations & Live Music with Pianopalooza Dueling Pianos
7:30 p.m. | Program featuring Al Roker
9 p.m. | Social Hour & Pianopalooza Dueling Pianos
Tickets: $2,000/table | $225/person | $125/young professional
Get Ready to Meet Al Roker!
America’s Weatherman, bestselling author, CEO of Al Roker Entertainment and a prostate cancer survivor.
With a television career spanning more than 40 years and 14 Emmy awards, Roker not only delivers the weather but also conducts interviews with celebrities and newsmakers globally. Roker is a distinguished television producer and a prolific author having written 13 bestselling books.
In, 2020 Al was diagnosed with prostate cancer and has since used his platform to raise awareness and share his story as a cancer survivor.
We are honored to have Al Roker with us for this year’s Rally and can’t wait for him to share his story with you!
Past Rally Guests
2024: Chaunté Lowe, Four-Time Olympian Author, TEDx Speaker and Breast Cancer Survivor
2023: Andre Dawson, Hall of Fame Baseball Player and Cancer Survivor
2022: Lance Armstrong, Top Ranked Cyclist and Testicular Cancer Survivor
2021: Anthony Rizzo, First Baseman for Chicago Cubs and Hodgkin's Lymphoma Survivor
2020: Dorothy Hamill, Olympic Gold Medal Skater and Breast Cancer Survivor
2019: Vince Papale, Former NFL Player and Colon Cancer Survivor.
2018: Scott Hamilton, Olympic Gold Medal Skater, Broadcaster, and Cancer Survivor
2017: Shannon Miller, Olympian, Entrepreneur and Cancer Survivor
2016: Jim Kelly, Retired Buffalo Bills quarterback and NFL Hall of Fame
2015: Mark Herzlich, New York Giants Linebacker and Cancer Survivor
2014: Mike Haynes, Former Los Angeles Raiders Defensive Back, Cancer Survivor, and NFL Hall of Fame
2013: Chris Draft, Former NFL Linebacker and Cancer Advocate
2012: Merril Hoge, Former Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back, ESPN Analyst and Cancer Survivor
2011: Chris Spielman, Former Detroit Lions Linebacker and Cancer Advocate
2010: Mike Ditka, Former Chicago Bears Tight End, Chicago Bears Coach and NFL Hall of Fame
2009: Marv Levy, Former Buffalo Bills Coach, NFL Hall of Fame and Cancer Survivor
2008: Gale Sayers, Former Chicago Bears Running Back and NFL Hall of Fame
2007: Craig Morton, Former Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos Quarterback, and Cancer Survivor
2006: Len Dawson, Former Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback, Super Bowl IV MVP, and NFL Hall of Fame
2005: Art Still, Former Kansas City Chiefs & Buffalo Bills Defensive End, and NFL Pro Bowler
2004: Marv Cook, Former University of Iowa All-American, New England Patriots tight end, and NFL All-Pro
2003: Kirk Ferentz, University of Iowa Football Coach
2002: John Keck, Former NFL Referee
You can become a Rally sponsor.
Your support and sponsorship of Rally Against Cancer makes so much possible. Your support brings care, comfort and connections to patients and families. Your sponsorship helps provide services like the Oncology Navigator Program, Charlie Cutler Healing and Wellness Program, Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Program, EMPOWER Salon, Meals that Matter, Meals that Matter at Home, and more. There are many sponsorship opportunities available. Thank you for your support!
Your attendance at Rally supports patients like Mayln.
