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- info@gildasclubmiddletn.org
- (615) 329-1124
- 1707 Division St Nashville TN 37203 USA
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Causes: Health, Patient & Family Support
Mission: Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee, an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community, is dedicated to providing support, education, and hope to all people impacted by cancer, including those diagnosed and family and friends. Free of charge to everyone – thanks to our generous donors – Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee’s evidence- based program for men, women, teens, children, and families includes support groups, emotional support counseling, health and nutrition coaching, healthy lifestyle workshops, mind-body classes, social activities, educational lectures, and community resource information. Offering approximately 70 professionally-led support and networking groups, and more than 80 educational workshops and lectures each month, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee is able to make a tangible difference in the lives of those impacted by cancer. We build community, so no one has to face cancer alone. Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee’s mission is to ensure all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee’s mission is to ensure all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
Target demographics: anyone facing cancer find support and community and "live better" with cancer
Direct beneficiaries per year: 4,506 adults, teens and children
Geographic areas served: Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Programs: From support groups and healthy lifestyle workshops to mind-body classes and social activities, our cancer support program is always free of charge and available to everyone. If you have cancer, or have a friend or loved one with cancer, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee is here for all of you! Support Groups – Support groups are facilitated by licensed clinicians and provide a weekly opportunity for shared exploration of the many emotions and challenges that come with living with cancer. Strong peer relationships are forged as members explore individual needs and identify common issues. Networking Groups – Networking groups provide opportunities for Gilda's Club members to discuss common issues and experiences, exchange practical advice, and problem solve. Examples of current networking groups include Multiple Myeloma Group, Lung Cancer Group, Colorectal Cancers Group, Head and Neck Cancers Group, and Gynecologic Cancers Group. Educational Lectures and Resources – Educational lectures from experts and specialists empower Gilda's Club members to acquire new skills, tools, information, and techniques for learning how to live with cancer. Lecture topics include the latest findings on cancer treatment, pain/symptom management, financial concerns, personal and family issues, and much more. And, in addition to having a Cancer Resource Specialist on staff, we maintain a comprehensive and current lending library; it's home to hundreds of books, brochures and other materials on a variety of topics, including: specific cancers; parenting and caregiving through cancer; managing side effects; coping with the cost of care; working with cancer; survivorship and post-treatment; death, dying, grief and loss; integrative health; mind-body health and wellness; cooking and nutrition; and inspirational and spiritual. Workshops and Classes – Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee offers workshops and classes almost daily and often on a recurring basis. Join us for Tai Chi, guided imagery and relaxation, glass painting, quilting, guitar lessons, cooking classes, writing workshops, yoga, and so much more. NoogielandTM is designed specifically for children and teens ages 5-17 who have a loved one living with cancer, have a diagnosis of cancer themselves, or are grieving the loss of a loved one. NoogielandTM is named after the “noogies” that Todd (Bill Murray) gave to Lisa (Gilda Radner) on Saturday Night Live. Aimed at educating, supporting, and connecting families impacted by cancer in any way, the free NoogielandTM program for children, teens, and families includes support groups, workshops, and special events ranging from family game nights and sports outings to movie nights and group art projects.