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…
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Gilda’s Club’s Leslie Welch Offers Guidance to Aspiring Child Life Professionals in Latest Issue of ACLP Bulletin
Show Me the Money! By Leslie Welch, Child Life Specialist Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee Courtesy of ACLP Bulletin, Summer 2018 When I was growing up and unnecessarily worrying about the future, I remember my father telling me, “Les, just do what you love and the money will come.” Now, he never mentioned how much money,…
Read MoreAdvocating for Essential Cancer Support
By Sandy Obodzinski President and CEO, Gilda’s Club Middle TN At Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee, we hear stories every day from members who feel lost, alone, confused, and overwhelmed by a new diagnosis, treatment plans, the need to communicate with family and friends, and seemingly countless unknowns. Cancer can weigh so heavily – not only…
Read MoreGilda Gram, Summer 2018
In this issue: Gilda’s Club Celebrates New Williamson County Location, Sundaes with Joe: Local Gilda’s Club Members Sit Down with VP Biden to Share Their Stories, Meet Our Newest Staff Members, and Member Spotlight: Leslie Cole. Read Gilda Gram.
Read MoreWebinar: Talking to Your Kids about Colorectal Cancer, March 2018
In March, Fight Colorectal Cancer invited Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee Childhood Development Specialist Leslie Welch, MS CCLS, to lead the webinar “Talking to Your Kids About Colorectal Cancer.” In it, she shares important information and tips on how to talk to your kids about your cancer diagnosis. Specific topics include: Common emotional reactions kids experience…
Read MoreHow to Talk to Kids About Cancer
By Kristie Kahl Cure Today During a webinar, Fight Colorectal Cancer offered information and tips on how parents can have these tough conversations with their kids about a cancer diagnosis. CURE spoke with webinar presenter Leslie Welch, MS CCLS, a childhood development specialist from Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee – an affiliate of Cancer Support Community…
Read MoreGilda’s Club Welcomes Director of Marketing, Communications and Events
NASHVILLE, TENN. – June 5, 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, has named Laura Alabed-Olsson as its first Director of Marketing, Communications and Special Events. Alabed-Olsson brings more than 20 years of experience…
Read MoreGilda’s Club is Growing – Into Williamson County!
You may have heard the news. Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee is expanding its reach and will officially open in Williamson County in May! Read on to learn about how you can be part of the excitement and help spread the word!
Read MoreGilda Gram, Spring 2018
In this issue: The Flotts, A Message from Board Chair Jim Brown, Thanks a Million, Technology Updates, and Volunteer Spotlight: Chip Sprague. View PDF.
Read MoreGilda’s Club Nashville Announces Name Change
Gilda’s Club Nashville, an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community, announces its name change to Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee and program expansion to better serve the community’s growing population within and beyond Davidson County. The change is effective July 1, 2017. Continue reading to find out more exciting Gilda’s news.
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