Like many Gilda’s Club volunteers and supporters, Lisa has a personal connection to cancer. Her mom is a two-time breast cancer survivor, but before her mother’s diagnosis, her family experienced childhood cancer. Her younger brother Jeffrey was diagnosed with brain cancer when he was just 9 years old and Lisa was 11. “My family had…
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Program Director Kirsten Norslien Wins Ann Haney Award
This award is inspired by Breast Cancer Recovery’s founder, Ann Haney. Nominations told stories of women’s breast cancer journeys that had been an inspiration to others, and whose light has shined brighter.
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The post-treatment phase of survivorship requires many things: physical activity, nutrition, a healthy emotional life, and management of any health concerns that may arise. Gilda’s Club can help you manage this phase. Join an upcoming 4-week session of Cancer Transitions. Sessions for young adults start 10/30.
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Planets, Princesses, and Pumpkins
Noogiefest at Gilda’s Club celebrates 17 years of Halloween fun You enter the iconic red doors to find yourself transported into outer space. The sounds of giggles and little superheroes, princesses, Pikachus, and teddy bears pass you by. You can make your own moon sand or planet, go on a scavenger hunt, or eat some…
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By: Joyce Carlin Sharing Gilda’s During my career as a social worker at UW Health Kids in Madison, I provided services to children diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers. I was fortunate to have met many incredible patients and families over the years. They taught me about life, unconditional love, and perseverance. They taught me…
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