Breakaway from Cancer

Posted on Thursday, May 17th filed under CSC Updates.

Nearly everyone has been touched by cancer in some way.  In 2010 alone, more than 1.5 million Americans were newly diagnosed with cancer.   Because this disease affects so many, the need for resources has never been so great…. Founded by Amgen in 2005, Breakaway from Cancer™ is a national initiative to increase awareness of important resources available to people [...]

Tales From India By Katherine Zerull

Posted on Thursday, February 23rd filed under Uncategorized.

Gilda’s Club intern, Katherine Zerull shares her experiences from a recent trip to India: “Recently, I embarked upon the greatest adventure of my life. I faced giant bugs, unfamiliar bathroom facilities, and was embraced by the most spiritual woman I have ever encountered. There’s a woman in India who sits for up to twenty two [...]

Erin’s Outreach

Posted on Thursday, February 9th filed under Gilda's Club in the Community.

Outreach is a unique part of the work we do here at Gilda’s Club.  In addition to the wealth of programs and services offered on site we try our best incorporate our services into the community.  Not only can you find Gilda’s Club staff and volunteers providing support at regular outreach locations, but we are also available to [...]

Super Couponing 101

Posted on Thursday, January 26th filed under Behind the Red Door.

When Kay Luna – QC Times writer and savings connoisseur – agreed to share her super couponing knowledge with the folks at Gilda’s Club we were thrilled. The members who attended the Super Couponing Workshop (along with a couple self-proclaimed, discount-savvy staff) walked away with a better understanding of what the latest craze is all [...]

Member Moment with George Ramos

Posted on Tuesday, December 20th filed under Member Moment.

Letter written by our good friend and Gilda’s Club member, George Ramos: How could I keep my family going while my bride fought for her life? I asked myself that question one lonely night in July, 2009 after my wife – my soul mate – LaNae, had undergone a radical mastectomy and was beginning aggressive chemotherapy. [...]

How I “Flunked” Hospice

Posted on Thursday, December 8th filed under Behind the Red Door.

Liz Keimig was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1996 after going to the doctor with symptoms of heaviness and pain in her abdomin.  Soon after she was sent to Iowa City for a risky surgery that would include a tough recovery.  After surgery, doctors gave Liz 6-12 months to live and recommended she utilize the hospice services [...]

CSC Named #6 Most Impactful Non-Profit in Cancer Care

Posted on Wednesday, November 2nd filed under CSC Updates.

It was over two years ago that Gilda’s Club Worldwide teamed up with the Wellness Community…