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
Fitness with Alison
Category: Adult Lifestyle Activity
Location: ZOOM
Alison Eagleman graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Kinesiology. She is a certified yoga instructor, personal trainer, and is working on becoming a specialist in Muscle Activation Techniques. She will lead us in a full-body, no-equipment-needed workout where all levels and even specific requests are welcome! Be ready to have fun while working out in a judgement free zone! VIRTUAL
Lunch Laughs
Category: Adult Lifestyle Activity
Location: ZOOM
Join fellow Gilda's Club members for a virtual lunchtime chat! Grab your lunch and login to "see" your friends, or to meet new friends. This is an opportunity for people who regularly attend programming at GCK to touch base with each other via a live Zoom conference. We hope you'll join us! Virtual
Mindful Meditation with Halen
Category: Adult Lifestyle Activity
Location: Living Room
Join us for Mindful Meditation, a peaceful stress relief practice for anyone. Learn how to quiet your mind and relax your body through different forms of meditation and mindfulness exercises. IN PERSON @ GILDA'S WEST
Breathe and Receive
Category: Adult Lifestyle Activity
Location: Babwa's Room
Join volunteer Kelly Mount for this Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help Class. This self care class will teach you simple tools to relieve stress and anxiety. Learn simple breathing practices as well as gentle holds to improve your health. HYBRID @ GRINSTEAD
The Fundamentals of Estate Planning
Category: Adult Educational Program
Location: Living Room
Join us at Gilda’s West as we discuss the fundamentals of estate planning. Everyone can benefit from an estate plan regardless of wealth or age. If you think you don’t have many assets to pass on, you should know that estate planningis essential for individuals and families of all income levels. Erin Ray of Legal Shield will be our guide through the process of Estate Planning. IN PERSON @ GILDA'S WEST
¿Hablas Español? Spanish for Beginners
Category: Adult Lifestyle Activity
Location: Babwa's Room
Struggling to roll your "r's"? Join us as we begin with BASIC Spanish words and phrases that will help you become comfortable with the Spanish language. Each session will build upon the last, but feel free to join us at anytime - you’ll receive handouts from previous weeks. Space is limited. Register Now! IN PERSON @ GILDA'S GRINSTEAD
Alza tu Voz
Category: Adult Social Event
Location: Lisa's Room
Espacio creado para que cada mujer de nuestra comunidad comparta su historia, exprese su verdad y brille con autenticidad. Aquí celebramos la fuerza que nace cuando usamos nuestra voz para inspirar y empoderar a otras. Un encuentro de expresión, valentía y conexión profunda entre mujeres que se elevan juntas. IN PERSON @ GILDA'S GRINSTEAD Programa liderado con apoyo de Latinas Unidas
Nutrition and Cancer
Category: Adult Educational Program
Location: Judy's Room
Join Oncology Dietitian Alex Schneider, for a conversation on nutrition.This class is a great opportunity to learn about the importance of healthy eating through any cancer experience and get personalized advice from a registered dietitian. HYBRID @ GILDA'S GRINSTEAD
Como Las Emociones Afectan Tu Vida
Category: Adult Lifestyle Activity
Location: Rhonda's Room
Descubre como las emociones desempeñan un papel importante en tu vida, acompáñanos en esta serie de platicas junto a Coach Laura Torres. Programa en persona y virtual, inscríbete en nuestro sitio de internet GCK.org, por correo electrónico a [email protected] o llamando al 502-371-3064. NOTE: This program is conducted in Spanish. IN PERSON @ GILDA'S GRINSTEAD
Exploring Watercolor
Category: Adult Lifestyle Activity
Location: Art Room
Explore and paint watercolors with Lauren. While each month we will have a specific project theme, you are free to paint whatever inspires you. All supplies are provided, or you are welcome to bring your own. Enjoy a relaxing evening of letting waterand paint flow in our watercolor workshop. Beginners welcome! Registration opens 2 weeks prior to event. IN PERSON @ GILDA'S GRINSTEAD
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)
Category: Adult Lifestyle Activity
Location: Babwa's Room
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN):* This networking group welcomes those impacted by pancreatic cancer. *This is not a Gilda's Club group. For more information, contact Katrina Harman at [email protected]. HYBRID @ GILDA'S GRINSTEAD if you'd like to attend virtually, please contact Katrina Harmon for the link.
Latest News
Join the Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana Associate Board at the party of the year!
Don’t miss WIGS! – a night of drag, live music, food, drinks and the ever- popular wig and costume contest on Thursday, October 9 at Play Louisville from 6 to 9 pm.Read More
Celebrate the spirit of Kentucky with our Ultimate Bourbon Raffle!
This is your opportunity to win some of the rarest and most exquisite bourbons, featuring the Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 150 Baccarat Edition signed by Mystic Dan Trainer Kenny McPeek, Jockey Brian Hernandez, Jr., and Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall.Read More
We Are Hiring A Bilingual 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 IndianaRead 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 nowRead 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 have adopted the motto of Gilda's Club as my own. I did not want a cancer diagnosis, but I am choosing how I live with it. My choice is to live positively with the help from Gilda's Club!
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.
Prior to finding Gilda’s I felt isolated and overwhelmed. Speaking with other caregivers has been key to being able to cope and keep going, as well as getting much needed information to advocate and care for my mom.
My experience at Gilda’s has been transformative. The support groups, wellness activities, and educational workshops have empowered me to navigate my cancer journey, while helping others do the same.
Thank you to our sponsors!
