Monthly Game Night Brings Together Young Adults Touched by Cancer “I look forward to game night all week!” one of our regular Young Adult Game Night attendees recently shared. The new monthly, virtual group is a place for young adults, ages 18-40, touched by cancer to connect with others across the country. The group features…
Read MoreA Surprise Legume
We would tell our stories, give updates and from time to time someone would get more bad news, it can be a tough group to be part of sometimes, but always wonderful and often fun. There are two basic rules members are asked to follow, “what is said at Gilda’s stays at Gilda’s” and “everybody has an opinion”.
Read MoreJoyce Siefering: Continuing Her Family’s Legacy of Philanthropy
“I have a long history with cancer,” shares Joyce Siefering, Gilda’s Club donor and former Board Member. Sadly, Joyce’s mother was diagnosed with cancer when she was in high school. Her mother spent time trying to impart as many lessons on to Joyce as she could during her time left. Her mother was the chair…
Read MoreNavigating Healthcare: Patient Advocacy at Gilda’s Club Madison
Tim and Margaret* didn’t think they needed to worry about their health insurance coverage. They both worked at a large Wisconsin employer and thought that things were stable. Sadly, the company began to suffer and eventually was forced to close its doors. Their insurance management was taken over by a third party administrator, so they…
Read MoreBounce: A Support Program for Kids
A cancer diagnosis in the family can impact kids negatively. Weekly support via Bounce can help! Learn more.
Read MoreStarting and Stopping… Starting Again
By Rita Schunk Immediately after getting a breast cancer diagnosis, I was famished for answers and guidance. Although the middle of nine “children”, there was no one in my life who had been through a cancer journey. I desired an experienced friend. I was aware of Gilda’s Club and knew they had a library. If…
Read MoreRadiant Lavender: Pushing Edges
“Mama went right down the building like Spiderman,” our three-year-old often says with pride. He is describing his Mama Lavender Knight and her descent down a 14-story building, rappelling while raising money for Gilda’s Club.
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