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…
Read MoreSave the date and join us Wednesday, April 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for a songwriter’s night benefiting Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee. We’ll welcome to the SESAC / CMA stage singers/songwriters: • Tony Arata, best known for “The Dance,” a chart-topping hit for artist Garth Brooks, and “Dreaming with My Eyes Open,” which reached #1 for…
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In this issue: Creating a Soft Landing Spot for Teens and Young Adults Impacted by Cancer, Songwriters Night, Volunteer Spotlight: Samantha Saturn, and more. Read the issue.
Read MoreUPDATED 6/17/2021 A Message from President and CEO Harriet Schiftan: I’m excited to share that we have a plan for returning to in-person cancer support. Despite the success of our virtual support offerings over the last 15 months – and our intention to continue providing virtual support over the long-term – this is the moment…
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July 1, 2020 Dear Gilda’s Club Community, As we begin the month of July, I have lyrics from the Three Degrees song “When Will I See You Again” (written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff) playing in my head. It’s a great song, and though I imagine it is written about a relationship, the longing,…
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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 MoreGet a downloadable, printable list of free resources, including those listed below and much more, here. Remote Emotional Support Options (online or by phone) CancerCare Online & Telephone Individual Counseling: https://www.cancercare.org/counseling Offers free short-term counseling over the phone or online for anyone affected by cancer with an oncology social worker. To get started, call 800-813-4673…
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Hosted by Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee from its Nashville location, “Eating Well During Cancer Treatment and Survivorship” features holistic health and nutrition coach Danielle Gilbert and Karen Gillingham of The New Beginnings Center. Here, they teach why nutrition is an important part of cancer treatment and survivorship, as well as how to make manageable and…
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