By Terri Hubbard, Gilda’s Club volunteer I began volunteering at Gilda’s Club when my supervisor suggested I join her in what was then called the “Goodie Gang”. In 2008, volunteers actually created the menu, made the meal, served it buffet style, and did clean-up. I also wanted to see for myself what Gilda’s Club was…
Read MoreMonday Morning Magic
Longtime volunteers Ginny Lee and Bill Kerwin keep the Gilda’s community strong Ginny Lee and Bill Kerwin have both worn many different hats at Gilda’s Club. You may know Bill as an ice-cream scooper, a handyman, or part of the fundraising events set-up crew. You may know Ginny as the Run/Walk course volunteer coordinator, kitchen…
Read MoreFrom Bubbles to Breakthroughs: How Volunteering at Gilda’s Club Helped Marah Bengston Discover Her Calling
Written by Andrea Plassman, Gilda’s Club volunteer When Marah Bengston first stepped through the red doors of Gilda’s Club Madison, she was searching for a way to strengthen her medical school applications. She had no idea she was about to find so much more—meaningful relationships, a deeper purpose, and the spark that would ignite a…
Read More“I realized I wasn’t alone at all.”
by Hattie Wood Here I am, 17 and facing college. Wanting to give back and gain volunteer experience, I called up an old friend: Gilda’s Club. Years ago, it had been a place of comfort and understanding for my family. Now, I am returning, this time as a volunteer. Many Tuesday nights, I took a…
Read MoreChampion Spotlight: Patti Wise
“I was diagnosed 15 years ago with breast cancer. That’s how long I’ve been on this journey,” explains long-time Gilda’s Club volunteer Patti Wise. Anyone who has met Patti is likely to remember her. She has a big smile and is full of warm energy. You may have seen her organizing the Gilda’s Club library,…
Read MoreChampion Spotlight: Sarah and Nathan Condella
“I was most excited for the opportunity to give back in many ways- my personal giving, raising community awareness, volunteerism, and more,” shares Sarah Condella, past Gilda’s Club board member and Executive Vice President of Human Resources at Exact Sciences. Sarah joined the Gilda’s Club Board of Directors back in 2015. Sarah was seeking an…
Read More“This Place Looks Fun!”
By Ryan Cigler, Gilda’s Club Volunteer That was my first thought when I ran by Gilda’s Club for the first time back in June 2010. My family had just relocated back to Wisconsin after living in Colorado for eight years. I was out for a run and took the path behind the clubhouse when I…
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