In this issue: “20 Years Building Community, Come as You Are” by Founder Sandy Towers, They Call Themselves the Brain Tumor Posse, and a special thank you to our Gilda’s Club Classic sponsors. Read Gilda Gram.
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NewsChannel 5: Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee Marks 20th Anniversary
On Friday, August 3, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee officially marked its 20th anniversary – 20 years of free cancer support for Nashville and surrounding areas. WTVF NewsChannel 5 took its viewers inside the mid-town Clubhouse to help shine the light on the celebration. Watch the segment.
Read More2018 Dr. Gail Addlestone Community Building Award winners The Sprintz Family and Sprintz Furniture
At our 20th Anniversary Bash, held October 30, 2018, we honored and celebrated three community leaders for their giving hearts and extraordinary community impact. Among the three was The Sprintz Family and Sprintz Furniture. Learn more about their Gilda’s story in this excerpt from the event program. When the Sprintz family was first introduced to…
Read More20 Years of Walking Hand-in-Hand with Those on a Cancer Journey
This “Welcome from Our CEO” was originally published in Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee’s 20th Anniversary Bash event program. We’re happy to reshare it here today. Twenty years ago, Microsoft became the largest company in the world, Google was founded, and the film Titanic swept the Academy Awards. Here in Nashville, Tennessee, a new organization was…
Read MoreOur Nashville: Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee
A couple of months ago, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee was invited to be a part of NECAT Network‘s “Our Nashville,” Season 2. We are so grateful for the staff and students who contributed to the creation of this mini-documentary, which showcases our organization beautifully. Watch our episode here.
Read More2018 Nancy Saturn Award of Inspiration winner Felice Apolinsky
At our 20th Anniversary Bash, held October 30, 2018, we honored and celebrated three community leaders for their giving hearts and extraordinary community impact. Among the three was Felice Apolinsky, LCSW, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee’s Program Director for 20 years. Learn more about Felice and her Gilda’s story in this excerpt from the event program….
Read MoreFrankly Speaking About Cancer: Bone Health
On September 11, 2018, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee presented Frankly Speaking about Cancer: Bone Health, featuring speaker Erin Fennell, APRN-BC, AOCNP. Because many cancer treatments can increase the risk for poor bone health, we spent this time learning about osteoporosis, bone fracture, pain, and how to best manage bone health. This complimentary educational program was…
Read More2018 Inaugural Red Door Champion Award winner Holly Hearn Whaley
At our 20th Anniversary Bash, held October 30, 2018, we honored and celebrated three community leaders for their giving hearts and extraordinary community impact. Among the three was Holly Hearn Whaley, President and CEO of Nashville Wine Auction. Learn more about Holly and her Gilda’s story in this excerpt from the event program. An accomplished…
Read MoreWe’re Well on Our Way in Williamson County
By Felice Apolinsky, LCSW Program Director, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee One of the things I appreciate most about Gilda’s Club is how intentional we are in creating program offerings that serve our members, how and when they need to be served. Yes, from a planning perspective it might be nice to lay out an entire…
Read MoreHow Sandy Obodzinski Created a New Life in Nashville
The first Gilda’s Club opened in New York City in June 1995, and three years later, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee was founded. This year, and this month specifically, marks the 20th anniversary of the Middle Tennessee chapter’s efforts to provide support, education and hope to all people impacted by cancer. Sandy Obodzinski is well-suited, both…
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