December 2022 GildaGram Newsletter
Heal it Forward: The Health Benefits of Generosity
In Clubhouse News, Katherine Todd, Executive Director, looks back on 2022 and the generous people who have contributed to Gilda’s mission, ensuring that no one faces cancer alone. As she reflects, Katherine also shares how generosity is good for you, as studies have shown that giving back has tremendous health benefits for the giver. Read Katherine’s article here.
Season of Hope
In Program News, Shaunequa James, Program Director, discusses moving through the different seasons of our lives and how hope can help us overcome the hardest moments. Through this reflection, Shaunequa offers you hope and a few of GCTC’s upcoming classes that will help you live lighter and make space for the things that matter most to you. Read Shaunequa’s article here.
Help Gilda’s Say YES… So no one faces cancer alone®
At the start of 2022 Gilda’s Club Minnesota set a goal of increasing the number of individuals and families receiving cancer support by 25%. And it all starts with one person: You. Read Brianna’s article here to learn how you can help Gilda’s Club continue to thrive…so no one faces cancer alone.
Join us online and in the clubhouse for cancer support programming! See what is coming up on the Program Calendar for January, February and March! Gilda’s Club Minnesota program calendar is released quarterly (every three months).
Did you know GCTC’s program calendar is interactive? Click on a class in calendar view to read it’s class description flyer. To go back to calendar view select “Go back to calendar view” in the top right corner of each class description flyer.
Preview and print Gilda’s Guide to Virtual Programming, a handy interactive and printable guide for signing up for GCTC’s online classes and groups, getting confirmation and reminder emails with your Zoom links, and Zoom tips and tricks. Preview and print Gilda’s Guide to Virtual Programming here.
GILDA’S SPOTLIGHT
Healing Yourself in Helping Others
The New Year is upon us, and with each new year comes resolutions on how to live a healthier life. In Volunteer News, Renee Anderson, Administrative and Volunteer Coordinator reflects on her search for new year resolution inspiration and the wonderous benefits of volunteering. Read Renee’s article here as she passes on this knowledge to you to inspire you to “heal it forward” by healing yourself in helping others.
Program Partners, Tributes and Memorials
A special thanks to all of those who donated as a tribute, to all our October, November and December program partners, and in remembrance of those members who have recently died. See our Program Partners, Tributes, and Memorials here.
