Entries by Gilda's Club Kentuckiana

Wendy Swisher’s Story: Faith in Action – A Decade of Devotion to Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana

For more than a decade, Wendy Swisher has been a steady and inspiring presence at Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana. Her deep faith, compassionate leadership and boundless energy have touched countless lives—both through her time on the Board of Directors and through her volunteer service with fellow members of St. Mark’s United Church of Christ in New […]

Together Is Better: Social Gatherings, Shared Meals, and Seasonal Celebrations Reduce the Isolation and Stigma of Cancer

When a cancer diagnosis arrives, it often changes life in ways no one anticipates. The medical journey — treatments, side effects, appointments, outcomes — takes center stage. But equally profound, though less visible, is the emotional and social toll: the fatigue of isolation, the shrinking of one’s world, and the loneliness that can creep in […]

5 Ways to Support Cancer Survivors

Looking for the perfect way to show cancer survivors you care? Explore these options, from advocacy opportunities to honoring cancerversaries. I never really thought of myself as a very strong person. That changed when I was diagnosed with cancer. I realized I was strong enough to handle anything thrown my way. Laurie – Cancer survivor […]

When You Learn of a Cancer Diagnosis: Tips to Adapt to a New Unknown

Carolyn Noack, MSW, LCSW Hearing the words “You have cancer” is an unwelcome moment in anyone’s life journey. It’s also a significant moment. Receiving a cancer diagnosis is life-changing. It positions your future in a new, unexpected direction. Plans, goals, or dreams you had may need to be put on hold. Your expectations for the […]

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