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 […]
Walking Together: Sarah’s Caregiving Journey with Her Mom Amy
When Sarah Augustyniak thinks about her mother’s cancer journey, she sees it in two distinct chapters. The first began in 2007, when her mother, Amy, was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer. Sarah was in middle school, her younger sister even younger, and the family quickly adjusted to a new normal. “I recall it being […]
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 […]
How Support Groups Can Help After a Cancer Diagnosis
Stepping into a [support] group for the first time is both brave and humble. It’s normal to feel anxiety about what to expect, but people are often surprised at how comfortable they feel even if they never saw themselves as a ‘support group’ kind of person. Hearing the stories of others who get it […]