March 2021 – Program Partners, Tributes and Memorials
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!
- Adler Graduate School
- 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, contact Carissa Vincent, Director of Development, at 952-767-7626 or Carissa.Vincent@gildasclubmn.org.
Honoring our members who have recently died:
- Alison Kennedy
- Sarah Schaleger
- Faith Ann Tice
This list represents members whose passing in December 2020 through February 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 – December 2020 – February 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 or celebration of loved ones.
In Memory of:
- Justin Amand
- Laura Beth
- Christine Buen
- Mark Cattan
- Irene Collias
- Carol Conroy
- Joan Cowan
- Mark Eslinger
- Myra Fishman
- Michael Fritts
- Nancy Carol Garnettt
- Janet Gretsch
- Berta Hollander
- Janet Kinzler
- Judy Kolwicz
- Mary Laeger-Hagemeister
- Connie and Rick MacKrell
- Kate Mortenson
- Morrie Mundahl
- Charlotte Nemitz
- Dr. Bill Newhouse
- Karol Patzer
- Jack and Sue Pratt
- Peep “Pete” Raid
- Vickie Ross
- Paul Sasik Jr.
- Mark Shaw
- William H. Smith
- Dina Stender
- Cindy West
- Joan Witt Cowan
- My dear parents Dennis and Rosemary
- My wife, Sandy
- Trish’s friend Gail
In Honor of:
- Jan Duffy, Gilda’s volunteer
- Stephen P. Hall
- Mary Longley
- Kathyrn Mitchell
- Matthew Moen
- Alina Muller
- Gail Munsell who first introduced me to your services
- Laura Nolan
- Dawn O’Donnell
- Jeff Paul
- Thomas J Popehn
- Carrie Puterbaugh
- Martha Raid – Go Girl!
- Linda Selmo
- Ann Shaw
- Dicky Thompson
- Ellie, loving wife, mother and friend to many
- Gerry’s mom
- Those living with cancer
- Those living with cancer and their families and friends
In Celebration of:
- Ali DeCamillis, her many years of service to Gilda’s Club and the impact she’s made on so many people through her work there.
- Barbara and Jenni Lilledahl
- Erinn Olson
- Miguel Pizano
- Ann Shaw
- Tori Showalter in honor of health and life
- Amy Welty’s Birthday
- The love and kindness you showed my sister Sara. And God bless you for all that you do at Gilda’s Club.
- Merry Christmas Doug!
- Staff at GCTC. Thank you!
On Behalf of:
- Monika Stanislawek – in loving support of all those living with cancer
- My friends at Bauer Design Build
In Support of:
- Fundraising efforts of GCTC Young Professionals
- Grandpa Ashley
- Staff and volunteers of Gilda’s Club Minnesota
In Gratitude of:
- Gilda’s Innovative, Dedicated & Inspiring Staff
To make a tribute gift today in memory, honor, or celebration of a loved one, visit our Donate page here.






