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 Gram, Fall 2019
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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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…
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The 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…
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Celebrating 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’s Club Middle Tennessee Names Non-Profit Leader Harriet Schiftan as CEO
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Aug 7, 2019 – Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee today announced the appointment of Harriet Schiftan as its President and CEO. Schiftan, a successful leader in Nashville’s non-profit community, will take the reins of the 21-year-old cancer support organization on Tuesday, Sept. 3. “The Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee team is thrilled to welcome…
Read MoreAnnual Gilda’s Golf Classic Slated for September 23 at Prestigious Golf Club of Tennessee
NASHVILLE, TENN. – July 22, 2019 – Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee, a non-profit dedicated to providing social and emotional support to anyone impacted by cancer, with locations in Nashville and Franklin, will host its annual Gilda’s Club Classic on September 23, 2019. Held at the prestigious Golf Club of Tennessee in Kingston Springs – one…
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Gilda 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 Middle Tennessee Welcomes New Board Members
NASHVILLE, TENN. – July 1, 2019 – Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee, an organization dedicated to providing support, education and hope to all people impacted by cancer, including family members and friends of those diagnosed, announced today the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors. “We are excited to welcome these individuals to…
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…
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