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…
Read MoreTough Friends Art Club: Community, Creativity & Joy for Young Adults with Cancer
“These workshops continue to be a joy and something I look forward to. It is always helpful in reminding me that I’m not alone in my cancer/survivorship journey and it cultivates such an amazing community,” shared a Tough Friends Art Club attendee after a May workshop. Tough Friends Art Club is a one-of-a-kind program in…
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Ice Cream Dream: A Guided Meditation
Nina Braovac has been volunteering at Gilda’s Club Madison since January 2023. She is currently a graduate student in the Child Life Program at Edgewood College, and started volunteering at Gilda’s while still an undergraduate. She shares, “After two years, I’m still always learning something new.” She aspires to be a Child Life Specialist after…
Read MoreIntegrative Approaches to Food Choice
“This presentation was information-packed! The topic of food and nutrition is topical for ALL of us, and having a handle on what foods actually nourish me, as opposed to fill me, will help me stay healthy and feel better,” shared one recent attendee of “Integrative Approaches to Food Choice” on June 16th. This hybrid workshop…
Read MoreChampion Spotlight: Wayne Harris
Wayne Harris has been a driving force behind Gilda’s Club for over 18 years. “This is an organization that people support. They won’t let it go away,” he shares. You might know Wayne through his company, 6AM Marketing, or from his leadership on nonprofit boards across Madison, including Ronald McDonald House and the American Red…
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