By Harriet Schiftan, MSW, MAJCSPresident and CEO It began in December with an introduction from our board member Sharon Turner-Friley, MSW, Assistant Dean for Special Programs, Student Academic Affairs at Meharry Medical College. Next came the invitation for Felice to represent Gilda’s Club on a panel of experts teaching second-year medical students about end-of-life-issues and best practices for communicating with patients and their families; she joined colleagues…
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In this issue of Gilda Gram: Passion, Pride and Pilates in Will Co; Songwriters Night; Thanks to our Medical Resource Council; and Meet Earl. Read the Spring 2020 issue here.
Read MorePolicy Update Masks Optional starting April 1, 2023 As of April 1, 2023, masks will be optional at GCMT. We will continue to offer masks and encourage their use to support your level of comfort when being with others. As always, please be sensitive to those who may be immunocompromised and choose a virtual option…
Read MoreDuring 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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In this issue of Gilda Gram: During This Season of Giving Thanks, Meet Irma, Creative Community Market, and more. Read the Fall 2020 issue here.
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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…
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In this issue: Facilitating Community One Workshop at a Time, Member Spotlight: Cindy Hamilton, Gilda’s Club Classic, and more. Read the issue.
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Hello, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee Friend and Champion. As Board Chair of Gilda’s, I’m reaching out to share some news, before it’s shared more broadly in the coming days. Our President and CEO Sandy Obodzinski will be leaving her post after more than three years leading our cancer support organization. Sandy’s departure is for personal…
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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…
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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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