Free cancer support for the whole family,
the whole time.
Join us and find a home away from home – a free community of support and a safe place for everyone who is touched by cancer.
Providing over 190 free program offerings a month and serving nearly more than 3,600 members in our community living with cancer means we need you!
Our program is free for those who need it because of the generosity of donors who help make our vision a reality.
I have a theory that cancer cells hate laughter
and jokes and songs and dancing.
-Gilda Radner
What's Happening Today
Conversation Cafe
Category: Adult Lifestyle Activity
Location: Living Room
Meet new people and catch up with friends in a relaxed setting. Bring your own book, puzzle, or favorite topic to share. Refreshments provided! IN PERSON @ GILDA'S WEST
Mahjong Event
Category: Fundraiser
Location: Community Room A+B, Kitchen, Parking
Tonya / Annette
Dinner for Gilda's West Support Group
Category: Adult Social Event
Location: Dining Room
Dinner for Gilda's West support group attendees. Please let us know that you're coming so that we can plan enough food for everyone. IN PERSON @ GILDA'S WEST
Prompted Brushstrokes
Category: Adult Lifestyle Activity
Location: Art Room
Unlock your creativity in this painting class where imagination leads the way. Each session begins with an inspiring prompt- ranging from a word, phrase, story or emotion- that serves as a creative springboard. All prompted art will happen on the samecanvas. The layering and collaging of ideas, feelings and images is sure to create a unique and unforgettable piece. No experience necessary, just a willingness to experiment, reflect and create! Registration opens 2 weeks before event. IN PERSON @ GILDA'S GRINSTEAD
Wellness and Beyond at Gilda's West with Amanda
Category: Adult Support Group Session
Location: Living Room
Support group for men and women diagnosed with cancer or in remission. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Online registration is available for current members of the support group. If you need more information or would like to join the group, please contact [email protected]. IN PERSON @ GILDA'S WEST
Latest News
We Are Hiring A Bilingual Family Program Manager and Contract Mental Health Professional
If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re great at what you do, join us at Gilda’s Club! Read More
Gilda’s Club Satellites In Clark And Floyd Counties In Indiana
Open Now! Cardinal Ritter House and Pleasant Run Farm in Indiana. Read More
Programas En Español
Los programas en español se centran en la cultura y la relevancia para las necesidades de la comunidad de habla hispana. Read More
Volunteer To Be A Meal Host!
Hosting a meal for families living with cancer before they attend support groups is always a special experience. Please consider helping out! Read More
Gilda’s Club Announces Financial Assistance Program For People In Active Treatment
Financial assistance application available now. Read More
Living with cancer is not a choice.
How you live with it is.
When cancer knocks on your door,
walk through ours.
Gilda's Club has been a safe haven, a second family, and a wonderful experience for me. I have laughed, cried, and learned so much.
Gilda’s is an extension of my family in a way I would never have expected. It’s made such a positive impact on my family and me.
I didn't choose to get cancer; it chose me. At Gilda's, I've learned that cancer doesn't define who I am, what I can do, or how to live my life. I'm still in charge of me as I walk this journey learning to live with cancer, and not for cancer.
The support I've received has been invaluable and it's comforting to know I'm surrounded by people who truly understand the cancer journey and are there to support me every step of the way.
As a person caring for a loved one with cancer, I cannot recommend Gilda’s enough to others. Gilda’s left me more informed and less alone. It’s a vital resource.
Gilda’s saved me when my husband was diagnosed with brain cancer. Gilda’s became an emotional lifeline. To be surrounded by those with similar stories was invaluable. After he passed, I joined the bereavement group and learned to navigate how to live with loss.
Thank you to our sponsors!
