Gilda's Club Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI Videos
Videos by Gilda's Club Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids. Gilda's Club Grand Rapids provides free cancer and grief emotional health support.
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Mini Gilda got her steps in this past holiday weekend! Gilda is getting ready for the 10th Annual West Side Walk happening Saturday, September 28. Comment your favorite place to walk!
Congrats Vicki! There’s still more time to get your bingo cards in. The West Side Walk Bingo activity ends August 31. Make sure you submit your bingo card to be entered in the final raffle.
Celebration of Black History Month with Gilda's Club Grand Rapids
Together we will learn about two people in West Michigan who have had a great impact on the community. We will welcome Jean McMurray, wife of the late Bishop Dennis McMurray. During our time together we will celebrate and acknowledge the work of the late Dr. RhaeAnn Booker. Together will learn about the life and legacy of both Dr. Booker and Bishop McMurray. This time together will be a celebration of the incredible accomplishments and tributes to the love of community.
To learn more about the work of Gilda's Club Grand Rapids and how to get support started, please visit gildasclubgr.org.
A Year-End Message from our President, Wendy Wigger
Gilda’s support program is a critical source of companionship, guidance, and solace to those experiencing cancer or grief’s impact in their life. For so many of our members, Gilda's Club is a place of belonging where they can connect with others walking similar life journeys. Our FREE cancer and grief emotional health program is funded through the generosity of people like you. Please consider making a year-end gift today to help ensure no one has to navigate cancer or grief on their own: https://gildasclubgr.gnosishosting.net/Portal/Donate/YearEnd
Our 2023 West Side Walk hit a milestone this weekend, crossing the $100,000 mark! We’re getting closer to our $122,500 goal to help fund the cancer and grief emotional health support program offered through Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids! There’s still time to join us at our West Side Walk happening on September 16! Register at https://gildasclubgr.gnosishosting.net/fr/View/wswg/fundraiser/2023westsidewalkforgildasclub!
We’re getting closer to the West Side Walk!
Our 2023 West Side Walk hit a milestone this weekend, crossing the $100,000 mark! We’re getting closer to our $122,500 goal to help fund the cancer and grief emotional health support program offered through Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids! There’s still time to join us at our West Side Walk happening on September 16! Register at https://gildasclubgr.gnosishosting.net/fr/View/wswg/fundraiser/2023westsidewalkforgildasclub!
Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! As we reflect on the lessons and comfort we can take from nature in our grief and cancer journies, we wanted to re-share a portion of our "The Tree in Me" Family Workshop from last year and a great activity you could do with your friends and family.
We also want to hear from you! What's one way you engage with nature to help with your well-being?
Coping with Hair Loss Workshop
In today's video we're joined by Renee E. Johnson, also known as Emma to talk about coping with hair loss, whether it's from a cancer journey or otherwise as well as a wonderful local resource, the Asher Legacy Group.
For more information on the FREE cancer and grief emotional health support program at Gilda's Club Grand Rapids, including our current clubhouse happenings, please reach out to us at 616.453.8300, [email protected] or visit our website at gildasclubgr.org.
Infant Death & Miscarriage Workshop
Sensitive Content Impact Warning - please know we will be discussing the death of a young child and miscarriage.
Today we're joined by Vice President of Program Clare Portinga and community member Rachelle S. to discuss infant death and miscarriage grief as well as resources in the community.
To learn more about the Maternal Wellness Program and support groups referenced in this workshop, please visit https://maternalwellnessprogram.org/.
To learn more about Gilda's Club's Parent Grief Support Group, please contact us at 616.453.8300 or [email protected].
For more information on the FREE cancer and grief emotional health support program at Gilda's Club Grand Rapids, including our current clubhouse happenings, please reach out to us at 616.453.8300, [email protected] or visit our website at gildasclubgr.org.
"Change Sings" Family Workshop
Join us in reading "Change Sings" words by Amanda Gorman, and pictures by Loren Long. We're joined by guest reader Sharae.
For more information on the FREE cancer and grief emotional health support program at Gilda's Club Grand Rapids, including our current clubhouse happenings, please reach out to us at 616.453.8300, [email protected] or visit our website at gildasclubgr.org.
Thank you for being a friend Betty!
Today, our President & CEO, Wendy Wigger takes a moment to celebrate and reminisce about Betty White on what would have been her 100th birthday.
"Not So Different" Family Workshop with Disability Advocates of Kent County
Join us in Reading "Not So Different" by Shane Burcaw. We're joined by Patrick Parkes from Disability Advocates of Kent County. Together we'll learn more about Disability Advocate's Absolutely Accessible Kent program.
To learn more please visit https://www.dakc.us/ or reach out to Patrick at [email protected] or at (616) 949-1100.
For more information on the FREE cancer and grief emotional health support program at Gilda's Club Grand Rapids, including our current clubhouse happenings, please reach out to us at 616.453.8300, [email protected] or visit our website at gildasclubgr.org.