Gilda's Club Wisconsin

04/23/2026

Happy Earth Day from Gilda's Club Wisconsin!

We celebrate our earth year-round through Everyday Adventures. These adventures include guided hikes, canoeing, equine experiences, foraging, and so much more. They provide a space of grounding and healing. Through the power of nature, anyone touched by cancer can find a space to reconnect with themselves and others.

These adventures are made possible by our Giving Tuesday donors. To see what Everyday Adventures are coming up, visit our website: https://tinyurl.com/everydayadventureswithgildas

04/21/2026

Having a significant person in treatment can be hard. And navigating afterwards is tough too. It can bring up many emotions and questions. Join us for Cancer Transitions for Caregivers. Starting April 28 for 4 weeks, 6 - 7:30 pm on Zoom.

04/19/2026

We’re so grateful for the opportunity to share a little more about the heart behind Gilda’s Club Wisconsin. 💛

A huge thank you to our incredible partners at WKOW 27, to Lee Acker, Pam Klein and to our friends at the Levy Giving Fund for making this segment on Live It Up with Lee & Friends possible.

This conversation gave us the chance to talk about something really meaningful- our evolution into Gilda's Club Wisconsin, the growing need for our programs, and why community matters so deeply when cancer shows up.

Every day, we see how connection, support, and spaces to just be can make all the difference for individuals and families facing cancer. We’re proud to share that story, and even more grateful for the partners who help amplify it.

Because when cancer shows up, community should too.

🎥: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=S-Svib3ssx6BRGAL&v=Mos0GPcu9og&feature=

Gilda's Club of Wisconsin offers free cancer support services to individuals facing any type of cancer, at any age or stage, as well as their entire support ...

04/18/2026

Getting cancer care in rural areas is a challenge all over the country. Wisconsin has some great small clinics providing care. We offer support, education, and community to those same people from any where in the state. Emotional support is a crucial part of cancer care, it reduces aloneness, and reminds people they are not alone.

As cancer care becomes both more advanced and more specialized, options in rural areas have shrunk.

04/17/2026

We’ve officially sprung into the season, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing friends at Springs Window Fashions!🌷🧼

A huge thank you to the Springs team for spending their Wednesday morning with us for a little “spring cleaning” around the Clubhouse. From freshening up spaces to rolling up their sleeves for whatever was needed, their energy and teamwork made a big impact (and made it a lot more fun, too).

We’re also so grateful for the opportunity to offer a clubhouse tour to the team and share more about the heart behind Gilda’s Club Wisconsin and the work happening inside our red doors. Those moments of connection and learning are just as meaningful as the hands-on help.

And this is just one piece of a much bigger partnership 💛

Thank you to Springs Window Fashions for also supporting our 2026 Backyard BBQ as a sponsor this year, and for the many ways your team continues to show up for our community.

This is what it looks like when a corporate partnership truly works:
✨ Teams coming together for hands-on, meaningful experiences
✨ Businesses investing in the health and well-being of their community
✨ Real connections that go beyond a single day or event

Together, we’re building stronger teams, connections, and community.

04/15/2026

“We were a pretty normal family,” shares Tim, Gilda's Club member. Tim and Kristin are parents to two young boys, Grady and Rhys. A few years ago, Rhys was in daycare, and Grady was in First Grade.

Then, suddenly, normally active Grady struggled to catch his breath during a family hike. Kristin can still recall the day they went to the ER vividly…how the doctor asked if they could see her in the hall to give the test results. Then she heard those dreaded words: her child had cancer.

You understand the fear and helplessness that come with hearing the words, “You have cancer.” Whether you yourself have heard those words, or you’ve been told a loved one has a diagnosis…it changes your world. Your gift today can help provide emotional support and community to Wisconsinites touched by cancer when they need it most.

And, until May 15th, your gift will be matched for twice the impact! Thanks to a generous group of donors, the first $13,000 in gifts will be matched and go twice as far. Your gift of $100 could provide 3 months of care and support for someone impacted by cancer!

Click here to make your gift today: https://tinyurl.com/gildaspringmatch

“Coming to Family Night meant Grady could be a normal kid in the rest of his life,” shares Tim. “Grady would come back from Family Night a different kid.”

Thank you to everyone who has already supported the spring match challenge! Your support means that anyone, that anyone, at any age, whether they heard “you have cancer” recently, or are working to find their new normal…can find a place of connection and understanding.

04/14/2026

Want to join our team?

Gilda's Club WI is looking for a Program Manager with mental health licensure in Wisconsin. In this part-time role (20-24 hrs/week) you would facilitate support groups, coordinate programs, engage with members and volunteers, and help ensure our programs run smoothly both on-site and virtually.

This is a meaningful opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with people, supporting families facing cancer, creating supportive spaces, and making a real difference in their community.

For more information, visit our Careers page:
https://gildasclubwi.org/about/careers/

04/10/2026

There’s something special about a day on the course when it means a little more.

Join us for Gilda’s Club Wisconsin’s Red Doors Golf Outing on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Nakoma Golf Club, where great golf meets an even greater purpose.

Known as The Best Tasting Round of Golf, this one-of-a-kind event brings together 18 holes of play with incredible on-course food and beverage tastings, meaningful connections, and a shared commitment to ensuring that no one faces cancer alone.

Every swing, every stop, and every shared moment helps fund free cancer support programs for individuals and families across Wisconsin. Because even in a solo sport like golf, you still have your caddy and community.

Whether you’re gathering a team, entertaining clients, or looking to align your business with a mission that truly matters, there’s a place for you here.

Foursomes offer a memorable day on a private course paired with exceptional local flavors.

Sponsorships provide meaningful visibility while directly supporting a community that shows up for each other every single day.

Spots fill quickly, so we encourage you to secure your team or sponsorship early.

Register your foursome or explore sponsorship opportunities today at
bit.ly/gildasgolf or email Taylor@gildasclubwi.org.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about the scorecard, it’s about showing up for those who need it most.

04/09/2026

“We’re there for each other. It’s a safe space,” shares Kim, a regular attendee of the new LGBTQIA+ Cancer Support Group. The group meets virtually every month for all those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community and have a cancer diagnosis.

It’s one of three support groups recently created in response to member feedback. There is no one-size-fits-all cancer experience, and these additional groups create new spaces for members to share their unique experiences with others who understand.

In addition to the LGBTQIA+ Cancer Support Group, there is also an Early-Stage Cancer Support and Recurrent & Metastatic Cancer Support. The three groups are in addition to our weekly support groups and 10 other monthly groups.

Visit our blog to continue reading: https://tinyurl.com/placewheretheybelong

Stock photo used in image.

04/07/2026

Call for Art: 2026 Community Art Show at Gilda’s Club Wisconsin

Community is at the heart of Gilda’s Club, and each year we celebrate the creativity and stories of our members and supporters through our annual Community Art Show.

We invite members, volunteers, and staff of all ages to submit up to 2 pieces of artwork (any medium) for this special exhibit. Participation is free!

How to Participate​:
​Use the following link to submit your entry form: https://tinyurl.com/artentry2026

Important: Submit an entry form for each piece you’d like included in the show by Thursday, April 30 at 5:00 pm. After submitting, you’ll receive instructions for art drop-off by email.

Opening Reception​:
Join us to celebrate the opening of the Community Art Show, view the exhibition, and meet some of the artists. This event is free to attend!
Wednesday, May 13 | 6:00–7:30 pm
​Gilda's Club Wisconsin - 7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, WI 53562
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Learn more about the reception and register here: https://tinyurl.com/2026artreception

Exhibit Viewing Times:
Art will be displayed at Gilda's Club Wisconsin during the following times:
• Wed, May 13: Opening Reception | 6–7:30 pm
• May 18 – June 4: Mon–Thurs | 9 am–4 pm
• Mon, June 8 | 9 am–4 pm
• Mon, June 15 | 9 am–4 pm

Whether you paint, draw, sculpt, photograph, or create in another medium, we’d love to showcase your work. Share your creativity and be part of this inspiring community exhibit!

04/06/2026

Are you looking for a delicious and healing soup? Registered dietician, Chelsey Schneider, recently shared her fantastic Greens and White Bean Soup with our friends at Cancer Support Community.

Let us know if you give this hearty and vegetarian-friendly meal a try!

https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/blog/simple-soup?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=April2y

04/03/2026

Summer nights. Good food. Great people. A reason to gather. ❤️

Join us for Gilda’s Club Wisconsin’s Backyard BBQ on Thursday, June 11, 2026—an unforgettable evening filled with delicious BBQ, refreshing drinks, live music, and moments that truly matter.

Every ticket and sponsorship helps ensure that no one in Wisconsin faces cancer alone. Because when cancer shows up, community should too.

Tickets are on sale now! $75/ person or $280 / four-pack. Sponsorship opportunities are currently available in limited quantities.

Grab your friends, bring your appetite, and be part of something meaningful.

Get your tickets or become a sponsor at GildasBBQ.com or contact Taylor Retondo at Taylor@gildasclubwi.org for more information.

Thank you to our Presenting sponsors Lake Ridge Bank, Leo Cancer Care, Levy Giving Fund, and WKOW 27, for helping make this night possible.