May 2026 Program Highlights

As we welcome Spring, we’ve got a lot of different programs for our community. As with all of our programs, there is no cost to attend! Click on the links below to each to learn more and register. Programs Open to the Public Cooking Class: Roasted Salmon & Couscous With Olive Oil Herb Sauce (Virtual)…

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Gilda’s Club – A 10 Year Reflection

We bid a bittersweet farewell to Gilda’s Program Manager Autumn, whose last day is April 23rd. Autumn has been a source of great humor, support, knowledge, and compassion during her decade at Gilda’s Club. We know that she will continue to have a positive impact on the community as she enters her next chapter. Autumn…

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Gilda’s Club Madison is Becoming Gilda’s Club Wisconsin

An update from Lannia Stenz, Executive Director/CEO For nearly two decades, Gilda’s Club Madison has been a place of comfort, connection, and hope for people facing cancer and the people who love them. Our clubhouse in Middleton has welcomed thousands of children, adults, caregivers, and families who have needed a place where they could show…

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Patient Advocacy at Gilda’s Club with Debby

By Debby Deutsch, BCPA For the past almost-ten-years, I’ve worked in a supportive role as a Patient Advocate at Gilda’s Club. What might this mean to you? Like all wonderful programs and supports at Gilda’s Club, my advocacy services are at no cost. I am well trained, having studied at the Center for Patient Partnerships…

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Qualified Charitable Distributions 101- An Update for 2025

By Gerry Klump, Former Enrolled Agent and Gilda’s Club volunteer Fall is here and time for some yearend tax planning. This year, even if you don’t itemize, you are able to deduct on your federal tax return charitable contributions of up to $2,000 for married filing jointly and $1,000 for single filers. Any remaining charitable…

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Gilda’s Club Madison Goes Solar

We’re thrilled to share a significant milestone in Gilda’s Club Madison’s journey: the installation of solar panels! This achievement is more than an upgrade to our building—it’s a testament to the power of community and our commitment to sustainability. We hope our steps inspire other area nonprofits to explore ways to build brighter futures for…

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Lettuce Celebrate: 100th Cooking Class at Gilda’s Club

“He is so much fun…and I love his scientific insights as he teaches us cooking!” one cooking class participant recently exclaimed. If you attend one of Chef Michael’s virtual cooking classes at Gilda’s, you’re likely to notice a few things immediately. First, his passion for cooking, with him speaking enthusiastically about the science of cooking…

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