“There was just something about Gilda’s Club that really stood out to me,” shares Nina Braovac, the Amy Nickles Above and Beyond the Call of Duty (ABCD) volunteer award winner for 2025. She started her involvement at Gilda’s Club in October 2022, at Noogiefest, our Halloween social. She’d heard about the need for volunteers through…
Read MoreWho am I now?
By Lori T, Gilda’s Club member, volunteer, and Ambassador Treatment done. Or, almost done. You made it through the shock of discovery, treatment, job changes, hair loss and regrowth. Friends and family came by often – in person, by phone, or by texts. Commotion.But now, cancer is gone – or in (near) remission. Friends and…
Read MoreMy Journey with Gilda’s Club Wisconsin: A Personal Story of Support and Giving Back
By Jeff Pitcel, Gilda’s Club Board of Directors and Red Door Society member Hello, everyone. I’m Jeff, and today I want to share something deeply personal about my involvement with Gilda’s Club Wisconsin. As someone who’s been touched by cancer in my own family, I’ve found a profound sense of purpose in supporting this incredible…
Read MoreChampion Spotlight: Gerry Klump
Volunteer and donor Gerry Klump makes sure Gilda’s Club is here for all Gerry Klump is a familiar face around Gilda’s Club. You may have seen him volunteer at a program event, at Gilda’s Run/Walk with his entire family, at the Red Door Society Appreciation event, or at Gilda’s Backyard BBQ. Like many folks who…
Read More“A Place Where They Belong”
New cancer support groups provide spaces of understanding and connection “We’re there for each other. It’s a safe space,” shares Kim, a regular attendee of the new LGBTQIA+ Cancer Support Group. The group meets virtually every month for all those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community and have a cancer diagnosis. It’s one…
Read MoreFinding My Place in the Cancer Community
By Mary Sue, Gilda’s Club member When I was diagnosed with Early-Stage Breast Cancer last summer, I kept thinking they must have notified the wrong person. Surely this wasn’t something that was happening to me! Through the further testing, preparation for Breast Conserving Surgery to remove the tumor, radiation following the surgery, and the beginning…
Read MoreHow Gilda’s Club Wisconsin Supports Your Employees and Your Bottom Line
Cancer is a workplace issue. With 1 in 2 people facing a diagnosis in their lifetime, your team is likely already navigating the emotional and financial toll of the disease—whether as patients, survivors, or caregivers. At Gilda’s Club Wisconsin, our mission is simple: no one should face cancer alone. We provide free, evidence-based emotional and…
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