Gilda's Club Wisconsin

Gilda's Club Wisconsin Gilda’s Club is a community of free emotional support, cancer education, and hope for children and adults with any cancer diagnosis and their loved ones.

We are here to take on cancer together - in person and online- so that no one faces cancer alone. Cancer support for the whole family...the whole time.

Our clubhouse in Middleton will be closed today, Monday, March 16th, due to the winter weather. Our virtual programs wil...
03/16/2026

Our clubhouse in Middleton will be closed today, Monday, March 16th, due to the winter weather. Our virtual programs will still take place as scheduled. We hope that everyone stays safe and warm!

🍀 2026 Pot of Gold Sponsor Announcement 🍀We’re excited to share that JP Cullen is the winner of our 2026 Pot of Gold Spo...
03/13/2026

🍀 2026 Pot of Gold Sponsor Announcement 🍀

We’re excited to share that JP Cullen is the winner of our 2026 Pot of Gold Sponsor drawing!

This fun early-commitment incentive celebrates the incredible partners who step up early to support our Signature Events, specifically the Red Doors Golf Outing, helping ensure that every dollar raised continues to keep cancer support programs free for individuals and families across Wisconsin.

As this year’s Pot of Gold winner, JP Cullen won two branded and gold-decorated golf carts at the outing and a Pizza & Brews Happy Hour for their team at The Lone Girl Taproom! (Thank you for the community love, Lone Girl! 💚)

JP Cullen is truly showing their generosity even further as they have donated their happy hour back to us to award to a lucky donor during the Red Doors Golf Outing Program! Stay tuned for more information on how to win this awesome experience! (Thank you for spreading the love, JP Cullen!)

We are so grateful for partners like JP Cullen, who has been a Signature Sponsor and valued partner since our earliest days. Their commitment to strengthening communities and investing in the people and places around them reflects the same spirit that drives our work every day. We are deeply grateful for JP Cullen’s continued support and for the role they play in helping ensure individuals and families facing cancer have access to compassionate community and emotional support when they need it most. Thank you, JP Cullen, for helping us keep the red doors open for so many.

✨ Interested in joining this incredible group of sponsors?

Sponsorships and foursomes for the 2026 Red Doors Golf Outing are now available!

You can learn more and secure your spot through our website: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/reddoorsgolf2026/, or feel free to reach out directly to Taylor Retondo (Taylor@gildasclubwi.org) to explore the best fit for your team.

Spots fill quickly — we’d love to have you be part of it!

When I was diagnosed with Early-Stage Breast Cancer last summer, I kept thinking they must have notified the wrong perso...
03/12/2026

When I was diagnosed with Early-Stage Breast Cancer last summer, I kept thinking they must have notified the wrong person. Surely this wasn’t something that was happening to me! Through the further testing, preparation for Breast Conserving Surgery to remove the tumor, radiation following the surgery, and the beginning of hormone blocking medication, it still seemed like a dream much of the time.

I embraced Gilda’s Club fully, participating in guided meditation sessions, yoga, counseling, and the Breast Cancer support group. I realized when I sat in on the support group that I had nothing to add to these stories. My story seemed insignificant while listening to the stories of these brave, beautiful, (mostly younger) women who had complications and decisions to face that I felt (and honestly hoped) I would never face.

In a counseling session with Elizabeth, Program Manager at Gilda’s Club, I disclosed my feelings with her. She suggested an Early-Stage Cancer Support Group and low and behold, she got one started.

To continue reading Mary Sue's blog, visit our website: https://tinyurl.com/findingmyplace

Call for Art: 2026 Community Art Show at Gilda’s Club WisconsinCommunity is at the heart of Gilda’s Club, and each year ...
03/10/2026

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

​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
• Tues, June 9 | 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!

Our pantry got a FULL makeover today — and homemade egg bakes too! 🍳💛 Huge thanks to the IT crew from Exact Sciences for...
03/09/2026

Our pantry got a FULL makeover today — and homemade egg bakes too! 🍳💛 Huge thanks to the IT crew from Exact Sciences for showing up and showing out for our members.

Hello, everyone. I’m Jeff, and today I want to share something deeply personal about my involvement with Gilda’s Club Wi...
03/07/2026

Hello, everyone. I’m Jeff, and today I want to share something deeply personal about my involvement with Gilda’s Club Wisconsin. As someone who’s been touched by cancer in my own family, I’ve found a profound sense of purpose in supporting this incredible organization. Whether you’re a survivor, a caregiver, or just someone who knows how cancer can upend lives, I hope my story resonates and inspires you to get involved.

My connection to Gilda’s Club starts with a story that’s all too familiar for many families. When I was a sophomore in high school, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. This was back in the day when resources for patients and their loved ones were scarce—there was no such thing as Gilda’s Club to provide that crucial emotional and social support.

Thankfully, my mom is a fighter. She’s now celebrating over 42 years of survivorship, alive and well. But during those early days, it was tough. She was “gone” for long stretches—surgeries, treatments, hospital stays—that left our family feeling isolated. My father wasn’t the greatest at communicating, so my brother and I often felt like we were stumbling in the dark, unsure of what was happening or how to cope.

To continue reading Jeff's blog, click here: https://tinyurl.com/myjourneywithgildas

This is what community looks like!We’re deeply grateful for the many family groups, corporate teams, sponsors, and volun...
03/07/2026

This is what community looks like!

We’re deeply grateful for the many family groups, corporate teams, sponsors, and volunteer organizations that sign up to serve as our chefs throughout the year. Your time in the kitchen helps make every other part of the evening possible.d a chance for families to simply exhale together around the table.

Family Night is part of our 10-week session (offered multiple times each year), where a shared meal is followed by support groups for adults and educational programs for kids and teens navigating the emotions and realities of a cancer diagnosis. That time together matters more than words can say.

We’re deeply grateful for the many family groups, corporate teams, sponsors, and volunteer organizations who sign up to serve as our chefs throughout the year. Your time in the kitchen helps make every other part of the evening possible.

A special thank you to the Exact Sciences team pictured here, who regularly show up, roll up their sleeves, and bring both skill and heart to this program. Your consistency and holistic partnership make a lasting impact.

To our corporate partners and event sponsors: Thank you for the ways you invest in this mission. Whether you’re supporting an event, volunteering your time, or doing both, you help strengthen the relationships and experiences that make our programs possible.

Interested in bringing your corporate team, volunteer group, or family in for a small-group opportunity like Family Night Chef? Reach out to Christine Rader at christine@gildasclubwi.org to learn more.

When people choose to serve together, it doesn’t just build teams; it builds community. ♥

This is the perfect time of year for a hike!Last Friday, 16 Gilda's Club members gathered for "Everyday Adventures: Seas...
03/05/2026

This is the perfect time of year for a hike!

Last Friday, 16 Gilda's Club members gathered for "Everyday Adventures: Seasonal Observations Naturalist Guided Hike" at the UW Arboretum. The hike was guided by a UW Arboretum naturalist, who showed the group seasonal highlights including the scents, colors, and textures of early spring.

The group saw the first buds, found s**t of four different species (coyote, deer, rabbit, and turkey), learned about different tree nuts, learned about bluebird boxes, and more.

Thank you to our Giving Tuesday donors for making Everyday Adventures possible in 2026!

One of the most meaningful spaces in our clubhouse is our Resource Area.  ​Here, you’ll find cozy blankets, hats, and he...
03/03/2026

One of the most meaningful spaces in our clubhouse is our Resource Area.

​Here, you’ll find cozy blankets, hats, and head scarves, support materials for kids and families, educational information and trusted resources, and comfort items that can make a hard day feel just a little bit softer.

Everything is ​free, and you’re always welcome to take what you need. We also have a supply of wigs and related supplies available at the clubhouse.

If you or someone you know could use a little extra support, our doors are open.

Hockey fans, this one’s for you!With Team USA's Women's and Men's teams bringing home Olympic gold, let’s keep the momen...
03/02/2026

Hockey fans, this one’s for you!

With Team USA's Women's and Men's teams bringing home Olympic gold, let’s keep the momentum going right here in Madison.

Join us for Madison Capitols Hockey Club Cross Check Cancer Night on March 14 as the Madison Capitols take on the USA Hockey NTDP — and help us win gold for Gilda’s in our own way. 💛

🎟 Tickets are just $19.50 (including fees)
💛 $5 from every ticket purchased through our link goes directly back to Gilda’s Club Wisconsin

Grab your friends, wear your red, and pack the arena for a night that’s bigger than hockey. Every ticket purchased through our link helps ensure cancer support programs remain free for individuals and families across Wisconsin.

Let’s turn gold medal energy into community impact.

Get your tickets here:
https://tickets.madcapshockey.com/events/38047-madison-capitols-vs-usa-hockey-ntdp?promo_code=gildas

Every time someone walks through our red doors, they’re stepping into a legacy that began with one incredible woman: Gil...
02/28/2026

Every time someone walks through our red doors, they’re stepping into a legacy that began with one incredible woman: Gilda Radner.

After her own cancer diagnosis, Gilda dreamed of a place where no one would face cancer alone. That dream became Gilda’s Club. ❤️

She once said:
“Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next.”

That spirit is still at the heart of everything we do by showing up for the unknown, stronger together.

Who’s ready for a little friendly competition… Wisconsin style? Join us this Sunday, March 8, at 3 PM for a Meat Raffle ...
02/28/2026

Who’s ready for a little friendly competition… Wisconsin style?

Join us this Sunday, March 8, at 3 PM for a Meat Raffle at The Lone Girl Brewing Company in Waunakee​!​ All proceeds will benefit Gilda’s Club Wisconsin.

Grab a pint, raise a paddle, and you just might head home with steaks, seafood, or other high-value prizes, all while supporting free cancer support programs for individuals and families across 36 counties in Wisconsin.

It’s simple: great beer, seltzers, and food, great people, ​and a great cause.

We’ll see you at Lone Girl at 3 PM on 3/8​! Come hungry and ready to win. 🥩🔥

Address

7907 Uw Health Court
Middleton, WI
53562

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 7:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+16088288880

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About Gilda’s Club Madison

We provide free emotional support, cancer education, and hope for children and adults impacted by any kind of cancer and those who care for them.