During November and December, we are bombarded with messages encouraging us to be thankful, grateful, and count our blessings. This practice is believed to increase positive mental health and good feelings. At Gilda’s Club, we understand that when you or someone you care about has cancer, you might not be feeling grateful or thankful –…
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Gilda’s Club in the Community
By Laura Alabed-Olsson Marketing Director One of the things I enjoy most about being a part of the team at Gilda’s Club is having lots of opportunities to get out into the community. We’re out and about most weeks, doing our very best to build awareness of our free cancer support program, but we also…
Read MoreThe Joy of Getting to Know Gilda’s Club
By Harriet Schiftan President and CEO “I’m a 24-year cancer survivor and I love coming to Gilda’s Club.” “I’m here to learn to make healthy food for my husband who has cancer.” “My cancer is back… I’m undergoing chemotherapy and I want to know learn what I should be eating.” “I love coming to yoga…
Read MoreCelebrating 21 Years – and Countless Stories of Hope, Support and Community
By Denise Alper, Interim CEO On August 3, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee celebrated its 21st birthday. Around the Clubhouse, people keep joking that we’re “finally legal” – because who could resist? But joking aside, what a remarkable milestone: Twenty-one years of one-on-one and group support. Twenty-one years of activities and educational events. Twenty-one years of…
Read MoreGilda Gram, Fall 2020
In this issue: Executing on our Strategic Priorities and a closer look at our cancer support program’s community impact in our 2019/2020 annual report. Read the issue.
Read MoreGilda Gram, Summer 2019
In this issue: Facilitating Community One Workshop at a Time, Member Spotlight: Cindy Hamilton, Gilda’s Club Classic, and more. Read the issue.
Read MoreGilda’s Club Welcomes Interim CEO Denise Alper
Search Underway for Permanent Leader Good news! On behalf of our Board of Directors, I am excited to announce that longtime Gilda’s Club friend, volunteer and donor Denise Alper will serve as our Interim President and CEO. Denise knows Gilda’s very well, having served on our Board since 2016. An enthusiastic, committed advocate for our…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Barbara Kane
When retired math teacher Barbara Kane was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 1997, Middle Tennessee didn’t have a Gilda’s Club. But Barbara sure could have used one, she says. “My kids were in middle and high school at the time, and there was no real support available for any of us. My family…
Read MoreSeizing Spring’s Call to Prepare for the Future
Sandy Obodzinski President and CEO Every year when spring rolls around, doesn’t it seem like it never lasts quite long enough? I suppose we all want more time to get ready for new growth, tend the garden, clean out the closets, and enjoy those perfect moments outside with family and friends before the bugs are…
Read MoreCreating a Soft Landing Spot for Teens and Young Adults Impacted by Cancer
Teens and young adults who have been impacted by cancer have unique needs, which is why Gilda’s Club has an Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Specialist on staff. What does this mean for our younger members and their families? We sat down with Megan Ingram Forshey, LCSW, to learn more. Why is it important to…
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