A New Beginning fundraising
A New Beginning Cancer Retreat is a non-profit wellness retreat providing services and educational programs, health professionals, a place to get it all. Services are provided at no cost to the survivor. Sponsors are being asked to help with our cost and we are seeking charitable donations. Memorials may be set up. Your loved ones name will be on our memorial wall. You may make a tax deductible donation to help a stranger or sponsor a specific individual as a gift.

Below is a list of our fundraising/support efforts and how you can help. All monetary donations are tax deductible.

Mail us a donation to:
A New Beginning Cancer Retreat Inc.
PO Box 101
Ellston, Iowa 50074

Purchase "A New Beginning Survivor Charm"
A silver or 14K gold butterfly pendant necklace or pin is available for purchase with the proceeds going toward helping survivors at the Retreat. Modeled after our logo, the survivor butterfly is available as a pendant or pin, in your choice of silver or 14K gold. Please allow one week to create your jewelry which is individually handcrafted by a local jewelrymaker. Click here to download a mail-in order form. The charm makes a great gift for anyone that has survived any life challenges.
Pendant NecklaceGood Luck Charm
Sterling Silver including chain $60.00
14K Gold Plated over Sterling including chain $80.00
14K Solid Gold including chain $400.00
Two-tone with two chains $100
Pins
Sterling Silver $50
Gold Plated $70
Two-tone $60
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Other Events Coming Soon
  • Golf Tournament
  • Art Auction
  • Music Fest for music lovers


We could not have created A New Beginning Cancer Retreat Inc. without the help and support of various people and organizations. We would like to thank the following Advisory Board and Sponsors for their help and advice in creating a place that makes a difference in the lives of people coping with cancer.

Advisory Board
  • Marcia Almquist, President and Founder
  • Gary Almquist, C.E.O.
  • Brenda Swanson, Secretary
  • Dr. John Edney, Aesthetic Surgical Images
  • Prof. Richard Koontz, Attorney of Law
  • Vicki Sickels, Marketing President of US Bank, Mt. Ayr, Iowa
  • Sandra Wood, R.N.
  • Brenda Stark R.N. and L.M.T.
Thanks to Captain Jack Communications for donating the creation and hosting of our website.

Website Links

American Cancer Society
Susan G. Komen Foundation
Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Medical Center in Omaha, NE
John Stoddard Cancer Center
Methodist Hospital - Omaha, NE
A New Beginning Cancer Retreat, Inc.
427 Tomahawk Trail, Ellston, Iowa 50074
Phone: 641-772-4276
Fax: 641-772-4290

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