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June 2021 – Program Partners, Tributes and Memorials

Gilda's Club Minnesota June 21, 2021

Spring 2021 Virtual Program Partners

Gilda’s Club programs are made possible through the incredible work of our volunteers, subject matter experts, and program partners. These partnering organizations share our vision that no one should have to face cancer alone, and we thank them for their work!

  • Brave New Workshop
  • Camp Kesem
  • Children’s Minnesota
  • Hope Kids
  • Humor to Fight the Tumor
  • Rooted Green Wellness

Do you want to be a part of this generous group of individuals that help make our program dreams a reality? Then consider helping to underwrite some of our member programs!
If you are interested in learning more, please contact Shaunequa James, Program Director, at 952-767-7627, or Shaunequa.James@GildasClubTwinCities.org.

Honoring our members who have recently died:

  • Jeff Fleming
  • Cheryl Hiltibran
  • Dale Jordan
  • Lisa Rock
  • Denise Takeshita
  • Ginger Wilhelmi

This list represents members whose passing in March 2021 through May 2021 that Gilda’s Club is aware of.  If your loved one is missing from this list, we apologize, and please reach out to us at info@gildasclubmn.org to let us know of your loss.

Honors and Tributes – March 2021 – May 2021

All of Gilda’s Club Minnesota’s programs are free. One means of keeping our program free is through the generosity of our members, family and friends. The gifts below were made in honor, memory, celebration, or support of loved ones.

In Memory of:

  • Justin Amand
  • Nancy Blum Garnett
  • Justin Bullis
  • Sarah A. Christensen
  • Kayla Kincannon
  • Janet Kinzler
  • Darcy Lohr
  • Mary Nigut
  • Laura Nikkanen Andersen
  • Margaret Petersen
  • Ann Poff
  • Riva Schwartz
  • Carol Snelgrove
  • Cyrena, JoLyn, Deb, and Judy
  • Dennis and Rosemary
  • Teri and Bud

In Honor of:

  • Kari Amstutz
  • Leesa and Bruce Avila
  • Charles Bennis
  • Cyndi Johnson
  • Lil Johnson
  • Linda L.
  • Sudhir K Malik
  • Jennifer Spiller
  • Colleen Sundlin
  • Teri Svare
  • Dicky Thompson
  • The Brave and hilarious Improv for Life gang at GCTC
  • The GCTC staff who have worked so hard to keep programs going through the last year
  • Those living with cancer

In Celebration of:

  • Renee Arcand
  • Abbie Engler
  • Peep Raid
  • Jim Thomas

In Support of:

  • Carissa Vincent
  • A cancer fighter
  • All that live with the stigma of the word CANCER
  • Those battling cancer
  • Those in need so they can live on to help others

To make a tribute gift today in memory, honor, celebration, or support of a loved one, visit our Donate page here.

Published as part of the June 2021 GildaGram Newsletter. Read more here: