Kim felt a rush of excitement as she looked down 14 stories to see 28 of her friends and her service dog down below. She turned around, leaned back over the edge, and spread her arms wide before beginning the descent down to her cheering crowd. Kim Virden has always had a love of adventure,…
Read MoreNavigating Cancer at 41
Young cancer survivor, Melky, talks about how she and her family navigated her cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Read MoreLife After Cancer Treatment – New Survivorship Series at Gilda’s Club
There are 16 million cancer survivors in the United States. With increasing advances in cancer care and treatment, the number of survivors continues to grow. However, after the whirlwind of treatment, many cancer survivors find themselves asking, “What next?” There isn’t always an easy answer. “Although there have been great advances in treatment, the emotional…
Read MoreDebbie and Roy Meyer: Making Sure Gilda’s is Here for Years to Come
Roy and Debbie Meyer lived in Wausau for 30 years before deciding to make the move to Madison. Just a few months later, after they’d left behind their home of three decades, they received that dreaded news: Roy had cancer. They’d heard about Gilda’s from their neighbors, and Debbie decided to do more research online….
Read MoreArt is Magic!
This blog features the 2022 Gilda’s Club Art Show and CUREative Contest for Teens Touched by Cancer. Our community showcased its power, vulnerability, insight, and strength through uniquely various modalities.
Read MoreLessons Learned: Reflections from my 13 years at Gilda’s
It is with a heavy heart that I announce my resignation from my Program Manager position on May 13. I have accepted a new position as Director of Programs and Community Outreach with a national organization called Bright Spot Network that works with cancer survivors and their young children. It is an opportunity for me…
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