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…
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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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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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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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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,…
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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…
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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 MoreIn 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…
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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!
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By Wanda Reddon, member After my cancer diagnosis in August 2015, my daughter Christina found Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee on the Internet, and said “this looks like an interesting place, maybe we should check it out.” As Christina recalls, “Mom was feeling sad and depressed and unsure about her next steps to regains some normalcy…
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