At Gilda’s Club Madison, we are fortunate to be surrounded by a community of individuals who lead with generosity. Many of our supporters share that they want to leave something meaningful behind—not only for their families but also for the causes they believe in. One of the most powerful ways to do that is through…
Read MoreTough Friends Art Club: Community, Creativity & Joy for Young Adults with Cancer
“These workshops continue to be a joy and something I look forward to. It is always helpful in reminding me that I’m not alone in my cancer/survivorship journey and it cultivates such an amazing community,” shared a Tough Friends Art Club attendee after a May workshop. Tough Friends Art Club is a one-of-a-kind program in…
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Ice Cream Dream: A Guided Meditation
Nina Braovac has been volunteering at Gilda’s Club Madison since January 2023. She is currently a graduate student in the Child Life Program at Edgewood College, and started volunteering at Gilda’s while still an undergraduate. She shares, “After two years, I’m still always learning something new.” She aspires to be a Child Life Specialist after…
Read MoreIntegrative Approaches to Food Choice
“This presentation was information-packed! The topic of food and nutrition is topical for ALL of us, and having a handle on what foods actually nourish me, as opposed to fill me, will help me stay healthy and feel better,” shared one recent attendee of “Integrative Approaches to Food Choice” on June 16th. This hybrid workshop…
Read MorePlanets, 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…
Read MoreDelicious Ambiguity
By Ben and Jenny, Gilda’s Club Members In her book It’s Always Something, the incomparable Ms. Radner was quoted as saying, “Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next. Delicious Ambiguity.” Getting that diagnosis is a scary thing –…
Read More“A Room Full of Smiles”
Social activities at Gilda’s Club provide an opportunity for camaraderie and fun The community room was filled with the sounds of tinkling utensils and laughter as members and their guests enjoyed an Italian feast. “Festa Italia,” the always-popular social event, returned on March 7th for the first time since the pandemic hit. One of the…
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