Therapeutic art at Gilda’s Club provides a space for creativity and wellness “I never thought of myself as an artist. It was never a part of my identity. But it is now,” shares Lyn, a regular attendee of therapeutic art at Gilda’s Club. Lyn heard the words “you have cancer” in March 2019. At the…
Read MoreQualified 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…
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 MoreMaking a Lasting Impact: The Tax-Smart Way to Give at End-of-Life
At Gilda’s Club Madison, we are fortunate to be surrounded by a community of individuals who lead with generosity. Many of our supporters share that they want to leave something meaningful behind—not only for their families but also for the causes they believe in. One of the most powerful ways to do that is through…
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