By Amanda, Gilda’s Club Member I started attending the art classes last summer, completely on a whim. I was recovering from eight rounds of chemo and a second surgery and was getting ready to start 28 rounds of radiation. I was struggling mightily with anxiety and insomnia, in addition to challenges healing from surgery. Still…
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 Club Art Show
Want to display a work of art as part of the show? Members and volunteers are invited to submit a piece of art and entry form (found on the link below) by Wednesday, May 24th at 5pm. Want to join us for the Art Reception? Art reception will be hosted at Gilda's Club on Wednesday, June 7th 6-8 pm with live music and appetizers. Please register if you plan to attend.
Learn More, Submit Art, Register to AttendBackyard BBQ June 15
Have you registered yet to join us on June 15 for the Backyard BBQ fundraiser? Gather in Gilda's backyard for an adult evening featuring lip-smacking barbeque fare by Blue Plate Catering, adult beverages by Mr. Brews Taphouse, and live music by Granny Shot. Tickets are $75 each or $280 for four. It's going to be an amazing night of revelry! Presented by Lake Ridge Bank, Leo Cancer Care, and Barry & Cindy Alvarez.
Learn More and Get Your TicketsCancer Support During COVID
Free programming through Gilda's Club Madison is currently being offered through a HIPAA-compliant web/teleconferencing program accessible from any smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access. Telephone and in-person programs are also available.
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Becoming an Artist
By Lyn Jerde, Gilda’s Club member My name is Lyn Jerde. I have been a Gilda’s Club member since 2019, when I was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. That cancer appears to be in remission, as is the breast cancer that was diagnosed in November 2020. Right now, my cardiac problems pose my biggest…
Read More →Gilda’s Club Madison Founders’ Stories: Efrat Livny
Throughout her life, Efrat Livny has enjoyed solo careers as a biotechnology information specialist, an artist, and a bodyworker to name a few. But it’s the collective energy of individuals coming together, sharing their unique gifts, and pooling their diverse strengths to make a positive difference, that fuels her spirit. It was that energy and…
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