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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Tag: Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee
20 Years Building Community. Come As You Are.
By Sandy Towers Founder, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee Where have the years gone? Twenty years, to be exact. It’s hard to believe this is how long it’s been since Gilda’s Club first opened its red door in Middle Tennessee – ready to serve the Nashville community and beyond. And what a 20 years it’s been!…
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Frankly 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…
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We’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 MoreGilda’s Club Middle Tennessee to Celebrate Two Decades of Free Cancer Support with 20th Anniversary Bash
NASHVILLE, TENN. – August 28, 2018 – On October 30, 2018, beginning at 6 p.m., Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee will celebrate two decades of free cancer support in Nashville and surrounding areas with a 20th Anniversary Bash at the Omni Nashville Hotel. With more than 400 business, civic and community leaders expected to attend, Gilda’s…
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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.
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FrankTalks: Four People to Know in 2018, with Sandy Obodzinski
On August 13, 2018, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee President and CEO Sandy Obodzinski was invited by Franklin Tomorrow – a nonprofit with a mission to engage the community, foster collaboration, and advocate for a shared vision for the future of Franklin, Tennessee – to participate in “FrankTalks: Four People to Know in 2018.” On the…
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Celebrating 20 Years of Gilda’s Red Door in Middle Tennessee
By Sandy Obodzinski President and CEO, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee Gilda’s Club opened its first red door in Middle Tennessee 20 years ago today – on August 3, 1998, to be exact. As we embark on a year of remembrance, celebration and aspirations for the future, it only seems natural to think back to our…
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Annual Gilda’s Golf Classic Slated for September 24 at the Prestigious Golf Club of Tennessee
NASHVILLE, TENN. – July 31, 2018 – Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee, a non-profit dedicated to providing social and emotional support to those impacted by cancer, including family members and friends of those diagnosed, will host its annual Gilda’s Club Classic on September 24, 2018. Held at the prestigious Golf Club of Tennessee in Kingston Springs…
Read MoreThe Plus Side Of Nashville: Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee
Our sincere thanks to NewsChannel 5 and Tuwanda Coleman for inviting Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee President and CEO Sandy Obodzinski to share about our free cancer support program on The Plus Side of Nashville. Watch the segment here.
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