“I’m a 24-year cancer survivor and I love coming to Gilda’s Club.” “I’m here to learn to make healthy food for my husband who has cancer.” “My cancer is back… I’m undergoing chemotherapy and I want to know learn what I should be eating.” “I love coming to yoga and now my son comes with...

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Aug 7, 2019 – Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee today announced the appointment of Harriet Schiftan as its President and CEO. Schiftan, a successful leader in Nashville’s non-profit community, will take the reins of the 21-year-old cancer support organization on Tuesday, Sept. 3. “The Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee team is thrilled to welcome...

On August 3, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee celebrated its 21st birthday. Around the Clubhouse, people keep joking that we’re “finally legal” – because who could resist? But joking aside, what a remarkable milestone: Twenty-one years of one-on-one and group support. Twenty-one years of activities and educational events. Twenty-one years of creating community, so that no...

When retired math teacher Barbara Kane was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 1997, Middle Tennessee didn’t have a Gilda’s Club. But Barbara sure could have used one, she says. “My kids were in middle and high school at the time, and there was no real support available for any of us. My family...

Teens and young adults who have been impacted by cancer have unique needs, which is why Gilda’s Club has an Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Specialist on staff. What does this mean for our younger members and their families? We sat down with Megan Ingram Forshey, LCSW, to learn more. Why is it important to...

Certified Health Coach Danielle Gilbert first became involved with Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee in the late 2000s, when her good friend Dr. Gail Addlestone called to say she wanted to run a half-marathon to benefit Gilda’s Club – and she wanted Danielle to get involved, too. Danielle (thankfully and wonderfully) said “yes” – and she...

NASHVILLE, TENN. – July 1, 2019 – Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee, an organization dedicated to providing support, education and hope to all people impacted by cancer, including family members and friends of those diagnosed, announced today the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors. “We are excited to welcome these individuals to...

At our 20th Anniversary Bash, held October 30, 2018, we honored and celebrated three community leaders for their giving hearts and extraordinary community impact. Among the three was The Sprintz Family and Sprintz Furniture. Learn more about their Gilda’s story in this excerpt from the event program. When the Sprintz family was first introduced to...

At our 20th Anniversary Bash, held October 30, 2018, we honored and celebrated three community leaders for their giving hearts and extraordinary community impact. Among the three was Felice Apolinsky, LCSW, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee’s Program Director for 20 years. Learn more about Felice and her Gilda’s story in this excerpt from the event program....

By Sandy ObodzinskiPresident and CEO, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee Gilda’s Club opened its first red door in Middle Tennessee 20 years ago today – on August 3, 1998, to be exact. As we embark on a year of remembrance, celebration and aspirations for the future, it only seems natural to think back to our own...