Before Gilda’s Club Madison became a place of hope and connection, it was just an idea. Wayne Harris of 6AM Marketing played an instrumental role in bringing that vision to life and later served as Chair of our Board of Directors after our iconic red doors opened. Now, 19 years later, we have entered a…
Read MoreThe Quiet Power of Showing Up
Bike Forward and the extraordinary impact of caring, compassion, and commitment in supporting the Gilda’s Club Wisconsin community By Andrea Plassman, Gilda’s Club volunteer There is a quiet kind of strength that doesn’t announce itself with fanfare. Instead, it shows up in steady friendships, shared miles on a bike, and a deep belief that doing…
Read MoreAn Update on our Clubhouse Repairs⭐
UPDATE: August 28, 2026 Reconstruction is about to begin. We have now completed the mitigation work at the clubhouse, and the next phase, reconstruction, is scheduled to begin Monday, August 31. This phase will involve significant construction activity and noise, and we expect it to continue for approximately 4–6 weeks. During this time, limited programs…
Read MoreFull Plates, Full Hearts
How Chef Michael Solovey and Darcey McVanel are using flavor, science, and accessibility to impact lives “The foods that we eat are the greatest opportunity to influence our long-term health,” shares Michael Solovey, who leads our regular virtual cooking classes. “We can arm our bodies with the greatest arsenal to fight whatever comes our way.”…
Read More“A Reminder That I Am Still Here”: Inside the 2026 Community Art Show
“The yearly art show is more than an event for me but rather a reminder that I am still here and surrounded with others who understand,” shares Rachel. Rachel was one of several returning artists to this year’s Community Art Show. The Community Art Show represents what Gilda’s is all about – bringing together a…
Read MoreChampion Spotlight: Georgia Regner
Georgia became involved with Gilda’s Club Wisconsin around seven years ago. But, like many good stories, Georgia’s connection to Gilda’s goes all the way back to childhood. A few years ago, when she made the move to Madison from Green Bay, she connected with a childhood friend of hers. That friend was Ginny Lee, longtime…
Read MoreCoffee, Egg Bakes, and Community: My Time as a Gilda’s Club Greeter
By Amelia, Gilda’s Club Wisconsin 100+ Hours Volunteer Hello, my name is Amelia and I have had the opportunity to volunteer as a greeter with Gilda’s Club for over the last two years! I first started my volunteering journey with Gilda’s Club after graduating college and starting my full-time job as a CNA at the…
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