Education Programs
Education is an important part of supporting the whole person through the cancer experience. Our education programming offers workshops, lectures, and resources led by experts in health, wellness, and cancer care. From practical information about treatment and survivorship to guidance on nutrition, stress management, and overall well-being, these programs empower members with knowledge while creating space for connection and conversation.
Gilda’s On the Go programming is held at locations throughout the community!
Healthcare Directives: From Start to Finish
Regardless of health or age, we all need to make decisions about our end-of-life wishes. A Healthcare Directive is a legal document that communicates your wishes regarding medical care when you are no longer able to. This workshop will include an informational session about Healthcare Directives with experts from medical, legal, social work, and thanatology fields available to answer questions.
Following the information session there will be 1:1 support available to assist attendees with questions or roadblocks as they make decisions and fill out Healthcare Directives. Notaries will be on site to legalize finished documents. Participants will leave with 3 copies of finished documents to share with their healthcare team.
Eagan
Wednesday, May 27 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Lakeville Heritage Center (20110 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN)
View our archive of recorded virtual Education sessions!
Frankly Speaking About Cancer ™
Frankly Speaking About Cancer™ (FSAC) is Gilda’s Club and the Cancer Support Community’s educational series providing an in-depth look into a variety of concerns cancer patients and their loved ones face. Each educational session includes professionally-led workshops and themed informational booklets, copies of which are available in our clubhouse library or are available to order online here.
Have an idea for a future topic? Share your idea with our staff at Program@GildasClubMN.org. Or check out some of our previously recorded FSAC sessions in our FSAC Video Archive.
The Five Cornerstones of Our Program of Support
Learn about the foundations of this proven model:
Support | Healthy Lifestyle | Education | Social | Information & Referral