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…
Read More →Together We Make a Difference
Gilda's Club is here to take on cancer with you, from emotional support to cancer education to wellness activities. So that you and your loved ones don't have to face cancer alone.
See Our ImpactGilda's Run/Walk Oct. 6
Register by midnight on Sunday, September 8th to get your 2024 Gilda's Run/Walk t-shirt and early bird pricing. Join the community igniting hope! Your involvement and fundraising keep cancer support free for families in our community.
RegisterProgram 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.
Read MoreCancer Transitions: Moving Beyond Cancer
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. Virtual meetings start 9/20 at noon. Sessions for young adults start 10/30.
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Iho: Finding Hope
No one expects to receive a cancer diagnosis, but Iho was especially surprised. She worked in the medical field, led a healthy lifestyle, and was young. Despite all of her efforts to be proactive, cancer still entered her life. Iho was diagnosed with breast cancer one year ago. She first saw a Gilda’s Club brochure…
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Like many of our supporters and volunteers, Kathleen Kelm has been personally touched by cancer. Her mother was diagnosed with childhood cancer back in 1935. Back then, the treatment for cancer was to place radium directly onto her cancerous lump. “That was what they did back then,” Kathleen explains. “There were no support systems,” Kathleen…
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