Author: Oleson

Need extra money for gas for those cancer treatment trips?
Need to pay for meals while you are away from home taking treatments?
Need a motel room for yourself or support
person while you are
taking treatments?
Need to pay a babysitter while you go to doctor’s appointments?
Are you short on cash for your everyday expenses due to your cancer?
New Hope for Cancer
is here to help you with those financial needs.
Just fill out and complete an application, and let us do the rest.

Deuel County New Hope for Cancer uplifts people and families impacted by cancer through financial support and raises awareness in hopes of finding a cure.

New Hope for Cancer

History:
1998—3 women from Deuel County attended the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in Watertown. On their way home, they started asking each other, “Why don’t we do this in our own county?”. . . . . and so it began.
Donna Gieser formed a committee and they had the first Relay for Life—an all night walk-a-thon at the Deuel School track. Teams were formed, set up themed camp areas, and signed up for someone from their team to walk at all times during the night. The event was very successful, and continued on.
On July 17, 2001 Deuel County Charities was formed and became incorporated wanting to operate similar to a Grant County group—who ran their own event and kept the money locally. New Hope for Cancer is under the auspices of Deuel County Charities. The New Hope for Cancer has operated under this framework from that time on.

Goals:
New Hope for Cancer has three goals: awareness, hope, and help. Each year we raise funds to help cancer fighters in need, raise awareness of this devastating disease and help find a cure.
Raising money for this event helps bring the issue of cancer and its impact on all of us to the forefront of people’s minds. On the night of our event Cancer Ribbons are hung in honor of cancer survivors and in memory of loved ones who died from cancer. It is a very powerful reminder of how many lives are touched by this disease. Opening ceremonies begins with a “Survivor Victory Lap” for cancer survivors. Seeing these people in our community who have battled cancer and are survivors is such a sign of hope.
Anyone in Deuel County who is diagnosed with cancer may apply for monetary help. A very simple one-page form needs to be filled out confirming the diagnosis. A check is then written to that person. We all realize the many expenses that come with medical issues—especially if you need to travel to have treatments.

Organization:
We have about 12 committee members. We meet once a month at DNB National Bank Building, generally the 1st Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
New Hope for Cancer in the past 20+ years has raised over $640,000 and has helped 320+ cancer fighters in our Deuel County community. Money is raised through corporate sponsorships, team fundraising, ribbon sales and various fundraisers all year.
Our “25th Annual Event” will be held on Friday, August 7th, 2026 at Deuel School. This event raises funds which are given directly to Deuel County cancer fighters as well as a small amount to research and operating funds for next year’s event.
Anyone interested in getting involved in our committee is welcome.
We appreciate your support!
Follow us on Facebook (New Hope for Cancer) or visit our website newhopeforcancerdeuelcounty.com