Cancer Transitions

OK, you’re done with treatment. “See you in 3 months” your doctor says. “What?! For months I’ve been cared for by the amazing medical team at the clinic. What do I do now?” This is a very common scene when treatment ends. For many people, life after cancer treatment has ended can be a time of heightened anxiety…

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Lessons 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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Qualified Charitable Distributions 101

By Gerry Klump, Enrolled Agent and Gilda’s Club volunteer So, the holidays are over and you just got your tax forms in the mail. Don’t forget when filing for 2021 you can deduct up do $300 as an individual and $600 as a couple even if you don’t itemize; and charitable deductions can still be…

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Navigating Healthcare: Patient Advocacy at Gilda’s Club Madison

Tim and Margaret* didn’t think they needed to worry about their health insurance coverage. They both worked at a large Wisconsin employer and thought that things were stable. Sadly, the company began to suffer and eventually was forced to close its doors.  Their insurance management was taken over by a third party administrator, so they…

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Our Path Back to the Clubhouse

In the coming weeks we will be taking steps toward re-opening, much like the rest of our community. However, because many of the people we serve are immuno-compromised, we are moving more slowly and with greater caution than other businesses.

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