Gilda's Club Chicago

Gilda's Club Chicago Gilda’s Club Chicago complements medical care with FREE, diverse programing, including virtual and in-person activities for easy community access.

Gilda’s Club Chicago uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care. We've witnessed the profound impact of connecting individuals and families navigating cancer. Our services provide a secure space for sharing experiences, fostering understanding, and promoting emotional well-being. Gilda’s Club programing is for all ages (including children and teens), gender identities, ethnicities, cancer types, and religious beliefs. With our Downtown Clubhouse in River North and through our partnerships with Advocate Health Care, Northwestern Medicine, Sinai Chicago, Howard Brown, Ascension, faith communities, and Blue Door Neighborhood Centers, our programming can be accessed throughout the Chicagoland area.

95 runners. 95 reasons to run. ❤️Meet Juliet M. from Chicago, who is getting ready to take on her very first marathon!Ju...
10/08/2026

95 runners. 95 reasons to run. ❤️

Meet Juliet M. from Chicago, who is getting ready to take on her very first marathon!
Juliet is no stranger to Team Gilda. She joined us for the Shamrock Shuffle earlier this year, and now she’s taking her Team Gilda experience all the way to 26.2 miles.

Her reason for running is simple:
“I’m always looking for new and exciting ways to give back to the Gilda’s Club community and challenge myself, and I’m excited to try something new!”

We love that combination of giving back and pushing yourself to do something you’ve never done before. And a first marathon is certainly one way to do it!

This Sunday, we’ll be cheering Juliet on as she takes on her biggest running challenge yet. ❤️

You’ve got this, Juliet! Let’s go, Team Gilda!

95 runners. 95 reasons to run. ❤️For Rob K. from New York, running with Team Gilda is also a bit of a homecoming.Cancer ...
10/08/2026

95 runners. 95 reasons to run. ❤️

For Rob K. from New York, running with Team Gilda is also a bit of a homecoming.
Cancer has touched Rob’s family and taken several close friends, giving him a firsthand understanding of how a diagnosis affects not only the person with cancer, but the people who love them, too. That’s what drew him to Gilda’s Club and our mission of supporting the entire cancer community.

But there’s another connection that makes Team Gilda particularly fitting.

Chicago is Rob’s hometown, and comedy has always been part of his life. He even trained at Second City, where Gilda Radner performed early in her career.

“Running the Chicago Marathon for Team Gilda brings together so much of who I am: family, friendship, Chicago, comedy, and running.”

After completing the NYC Marathon in 2024, Rob is coming home to Chicago for his first race with Team Gilda. And we’ll be ready to cheer him on! ❤️

95 runners. 95 reasons to run. ❤️Meet Amy B. from Chicago, who is taking on her third marathon this Sunday, but her firs...
10/07/2026

95 runners. 95 reasons to run. ❤️

Meet Amy B. from Chicago, who is taking on her third marathon this Sunday, but her first Chicago Marathon and first race with Team Gilda!

Ten years ago, Amy ran her first marathon as a challenge to herself during a difficult time. A decade later, she’s returning to 26.2 miles with a new purpose: helping others through their own tough times feel a little less alone.

And she sees a pretty perfect parallel between running and life:
“Running may feel like a solo sport, but just like life we have so many people around us ready to support and cheer us on if we just look around for them!”

That idea of showing up for one another is exactly what Team Gilda is all about. ❤️

This Sunday, we’ll be ready to show up for Amy, too! Join us at the Gilda’s Club Chicago Downtown Clubhouse at 537 N. Wells St., between Miles 12 & 13, or cheer her on from anywhere along the course.

Let’s go, Amy! Let’s go, Team Gilda!

95 runners. 95 reasons to run. ❤️Meet Tori N. from Indianapolis, another first-time marathoner taking on 26.2 miles with...
10/06/2026

95 runners. 95 reasons to run. ❤️

Meet Tori N. from Indianapolis, another first-time marathoner taking on 26.2 miles with Team Gilda this Sunday!

Running may be a later-in-life passion for Tori, but it definitely runs in the family. Her parents were both runners in their youth, and her grandfather was a lifelong runner who even qualified for and ran the Boston Marathon.

After her grandfather was diagnosed with stage IV lymphoma and passed away, running became another way for Tori to stay connected to him.

“For as many reasons as I run, he’s what keeps me coming back.”

This Sunday, Tori will run her first marathon and her first race with Team Gilda, proudly wearing an Iowa hat in honor of her grandfather. ❤️

We can’t wait to cheer you on, Tori!

95 runners. 95 reasons to run. ❤️This week, we’re introducing you to a few of the incredible runners taking on the Chica...
10/05/2026

95 runners. 95 reasons to run. ❤️

This week, we’re introducing you to a few of the incredible runners taking on the Chicago Marathon with Team Gilda this Sunday. Each has their own story, their own motivation, and their own reason for choosing to run 26.2 miles in support of people impacted by cancer.

First up: Meet James D. from Raleigh, North Carolina.

James started running last summer as an outlet while his mom was going through pancreatic cancer. As he watched her face an incredibly difficult diagnosis, running became his own way of taking on something hard, reminding her to keep fighting, and showing her she wasn’t alone.

His mom passed away on July 29, but she remains at the heart of his reason for running.

“My why is my mom and my future self. I know she is always with me when I go run and will be on Oct. 11 for my first marathon ever.”

This Sunday, James will take on his first marathon, carrying his mom with him every step of the way.

Help us cheer on James and all 95 members of Team Gilda! Join us at the Gilda’s Club Chicago Downtown Clubhouse, 537 N. Wells St., between Miles 12 & 13, or cheer them on from anywhere along the course.

Let’s go, James! ❤️

Breast cancer comes with a lot of questions. You don’t have to figure it out alone.On October 7, join us for Frankly Spe...
10/04/2026

Breast cancer comes with a lot of questions. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

On October 7, join us for Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Breast Cancer, an informative and supportive presentation led by Dr. Patricia Robinson of Northwestern Medicine, a medical oncologist specializing in breast oncology.

Dr. Robinson will explore the breast cancer experience from the first questions after diagnosis through treatment, coping, and life beyond. We’ll discuss breast cancer types, diagnosis and staging, treatment options, managing side effects, emotional well-being, adjusting to life after treatment, and more.

And most importantly: bring your questions!

October 7 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Dr. Robinson will join us in person at the Downtown Clubhouse, with the presentation also streamed live at the GCC Clubhouse at ACMC and virtually via Zoom.

This event is free and open to people living with breast cancer, caregivers, loved ones, and anyone who simply wants to learn more.

Register today → https://buff.ly/7vDDN6L

Lurie Cancer Center | Northwestern Medicine | Cancer Support Community

The Chicago Marathon one week away, and Team Gilda needs you on the sidelines!Join our cheer squad on October 11 and hel...
10/03/2026

The Chicago Marathon one week away, and Team Gilda needs you on the sidelines!

Join our cheer squad on October 11 and help give our runners the energy, encouragement, and Gilda spirit they need to make it to the finish.

Sign up to be a part of the Cheer Team: https://buff.ly/wPdZh6D

Your October calendar just got a little fuller. 🎃Take a walk in nature. Write a song. Try boxing. Ask your survivorship ...
10/01/2026

Your October calendar just got a little fuller. 🎃

Take a walk in nature. Write a song. Try boxing. Ask your survivorship questions. Explore the connection between your body and mind. Or simply spend some time with people who get it.

There’s a lot happening at Gilda’s Club Chicago this October, with programs offering different ways to connect, learn, move, and feel supported.

Swipe through to find something for you. ❤️

Register at https://buff.ly/eCIAdKF

Is someone cutting an onion in here??? 😭It’s LauraJane’s last day as CEO of Gilda’s Club Chicago and after 28 years lead...
09/30/2026

Is someone cutting an onion in here??? 😭

It’s LauraJane’s last day as CEO of Gilda’s Club Chicago and after 28 years leading this organization, we couldn’t be more proud of her accomplishments. So here’s to you, LJ, for bringing the laughs, the big ideas, the support, and most importantly the love to our community. ❤️
 
She never wants the spotlight on her, but today we want to shower her with all the well wishes as she heads into retirement! Drop a comment below and we will make sure she she’s sees it ⬇️

The Gilda’s Club Chicago team had a fabulous time at the Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute at Northwestern Red,...
09/29/2026

The Gilda’s Club Chicago team had a fabulous time at the Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute at Northwestern Red, White and Lou event last Saturday!

Thank you for the kind words about Gilda’s Club and LauraJane as she gets ready to retire. ❤️

Our partnership with the Malnati Brain Tumor Institute is one we a very proud of. Every week, we are able to bring GCC programming right to those impacted by brain cancer helping them find connection and community during hard treatment days.

Learn more about our programming at gildasclubchicago.org.

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537 N Wells Street
Chicago, IL
60654

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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