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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.

Behind every great event are some pretty incredible creative partners! From invitations and banners to event programs, T...
10/17/2026

Behind every great event are some pretty incredible creative partners! From invitations and banners to event programs, T-shirts, and more, there's a whole lot of creativity, generosity, and heart behind the scenes!

Today, we're celebrating three amazing partners who generously share their talents and resources to help bring Gilda's Club Wisconsin's mission to life.

AlphaGraphics | Bringing Our Mission to Print: Alpha Graphics helps turn our ideas into something tangible! Experts in professional printing and marketing materials, their generosity makes so much of our work possible. From Backyard BBQ invitations, programs, and banners to Red Doors Golf booklets, Run/Walk signage, mailed pieces, and informational flyers, their support can be seen throughout our events and beyond!

Firepower Creative | Turning Ideas Into Impact: The talented team at Firepower Creative helps us tell our story through beautiful, meaningful design! They generously share their expertise in graphic design and branding to create event invitations, programs, booklets, banners, website graphics, our sponsorship booklet, Gratitude Report, and more. Their creativity helps our mission shine!

Chelsey Gomez | Creativity With Heart: Chelsey shares her artistic talents with our community in so many special ways! Along with supporting our Tough Friends Art Club, she designed our 2026 Gilda's Run/Walk T-shirt and created fun new designs for our merchandise store. Her creativity brings joy, personality, and connection to everything she touches!

To AlphaGraphics, Firepower Creative, and Chelsey Gomez—THANK YOU!

Your generosity goes far beyond printing, design, and artwork. By sharing your talents and resources, you help us create memorable events, connect with our community, and direct more resources toward providing free emotional support, cancer education, healthy living programs, and connection for individuals and families impacted by cancer across Wisconsin.

We're so grateful to have you as part of the Gilda's Club family. Thank you for helping bring our mission to life, one creative project at a time! ❤️

10/15/2026

Last night, Gilda's clubhouse was filled with forest creatures, little superheroes, a Monarch butterfly, Pokemon, and more...it must be Noogiefest! Our annual Halloween social was a blast.

This year's theme was the rainforest, and the games, decor, and crafts all fit that theme, along with many of the costumes! There was an obstacle course, rainforest slime, rock painting, make-your-own clay creatures, fishing, Pokemon, and so much more.

This event was free and open to the public, thanks to a generous sponsorship from the Levy Giving Fund. They also provided some extra-special Disney magic, much to the delight of the attendees!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made last night possible. In addition, we want to thank:

-Edgewood University's Child Life Association for the incredible games and crafts
-Jing and Fransisco for the always-popular Pokemon
-James The Magician for bringing the magic
-A Moment of Magic at Wisconsin for bringing the joy
- Madison Capitols Hockey Club for helping make sure everyone was well-fed
- National Charity League Inc - Madison Area Chapter for the delicious goodies
-Baker Tilly and McClone Insurance for the delicious chilis and baked goods
-Arden Property Group for transforming the clubhouse into a rainforest
-Our incredible additional volunteers who helped make the night fun and memorable

Did you know you can double your support for Gilda’s Club Wisconsin, without even giving a dollar more? You can check if...
10/15/2026

Did you know you can double your support for Gilda’s Club Wisconsin, without even giving a dollar more? You can check if your employer participates in a Matching Gifts Program, which will let you double your impact! Many corporations match employee donations to our organization.

Visit our website to search to see if your company offers matching gifts: https://tinyurl.com/gildacorpmatching

Thank you to everyone who gives and ensures that no one has to face cancer alone! You make this community possible.

Join us for our first ever Harvest Dinner at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026 at Gilda's Club. This event is a chance ...
10/13/2026

Join us for our first ever Harvest Dinner at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026 at Gilda's Club.

This event is a chance to gather with friends, family, and fellow members to celebrate the end of the harvest season with great food, conversation, and tabletop activities. This meal has been generously provided by our friends at Certco and Gilda's Club volunteers. It will include turkey, a full medley of seasonal sides, a vegetarian option, and dessert.

Bring yourself, your guests, and a good appetite! Dinner will be served at 6 p.m.

To register, please visit: https://gildasclubwi.org/111926

Next up in our Staff Pet Series, meet Mimi and Ava! They belong to Program Assistant Allison Olson.Allison shares, "Mimi...
10/13/2026

Next up in our Staff Pet Series, meet Mimi and Ava! They belong to Program Assistant Allison Olson.

Allison shares, "Mimi is 6 and has the white patches. Her favorite pastime is chasing her tail. She can understand and respond to several words and phrases.
Ava is 4 and when I got her, she taught Mimi to participate in her favorite pastime, which is wrestling. Ava loves to follow Mimi around and copy what she does."

A huge thank-you to everyone who has supported Gilda’s Club Wisconsin through the Partners in Giving campaign over the y...
10/12/2026

A huge thank-you to everyone who has supported Gilda’s Club Wisconsin through the Partners in Giving campaign over the years! ❤️

Partners in Giving is an annual, volunteer-driven workplace campaign through which State of Wisconsin, Universities of Wisconsin, and UW Health employees can conveniently give to many of their favorite charitable organizations. Since 1973, employees have contributed more than $92 million to local, state, national and global charities through the Partners in Giving Campaign.

Learn more or participate: https://giving.wi.gov/

Thank you to our donors for your commitment and generosity!

TODAY IS THE DAY! 🙌We’re at The Good Exchange today!Does your family, business, team, or social group want to make a dif...
10/08/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! 🙌

We’re at The Good Exchange today!

Does your family, business, team, or social group want to make a difference for people facing cancer across Wisconsin? ❤️

Come chat with Adam Crowson, Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator, and Taylor Retondo, Events Director, at the Good Exchange! We’d love to connect and share all the ways you can get involved with Gilda’s Club Wisconsin—from volunteering your time in our clubhouse or at events to sponsorships, partnerships, and other meaningful ways to support our mission.

There’s a place for everyone to make an impact, and we’d love to help you find yours! Come visit Gilda's Club Wisconsin AND meet 50 area nonprofits looking to connect with people who want to get involved and give back.

📍 Expo Hall at the Alliant Energy Center
⏰ TODAY | 9AM–6PM
🎟️ FREE Admission
🚗 FREE Parking

Come anytime. Kids and families welcome!

We’d love to see you!

The group gently crunched on fallen leaves when they heard it- “Hoo-h’HOO-hoo-hoo.” A Great Horned Owl! Soon, other owls...
10/08/2026

The group gently crunched on fallen leaves when they heard it- “Hoo-h’HOO-hoo-hoo.” A Great Horned Owl! Soon, other owls joined the first in a chorus of calls, and the group broke out into grins.

“Spooky Season Night Hike” was one of over two dozen “Everyday Adventures” held this year and last. What are Everyday Adventures through Gilda’s Club? These experiences might include a hike, a bike ride, a horse encounter, or an owl prowl. They offer individuals touched by cancer an opportunity to be present, reset, reconnect with themselves and others, and begin to feel whole again. Best of all, they are provided entirely at no charge to those impacted by cancer.

Barbara is one of our most avid adventurers. She has attended several Everyday Adventures, from a spring ephemerals hike to foraging to butterfly hikes and more.

“If you asked me to describe myself two years ago, I would have told you that I’m a mum, a grandma, a dog owner, a gardener, a naturalist and book lover. Now I would add cancer patient to my resume of life,” she shares.

To continue reading, visit our blog: https://gildasclubwi.org/blog/good-for-the-soul/

Photo description: Some Everyday Adventures in 2026 (clockwise from top left): Guided Butterfly and Wildflower Prairie Walk; Fall Foraging; Seasonal Observations Naturalist Guided Hike; Young Adult Olbrich Tour; Fly Fishing on the Water

Everyday Adventures were made possible in 2026 by our Giving Tuesday donors. Thank you to everyone who contributed and made these healing activities possible!

Join us for Tiny Wonders: Mindful Nature Photography lead by Lindsey Dalton on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 1-3 p.m. at Cross ...
10/06/2026

Join us for Tiny Wonders: Mindful Nature Photography lead by Lindsey Dalton on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 1-3 p.m. at Cross Plains State Park (8075 Old Sauk Pass Road, Cross Plains, WI 53528). During this walk, we will focus on the little things in nature and capture these tiny wonders using photography.

Whatever camera you have access to is welcome- cell phones are fantastic for capturing the little things in nature! The focus here isn't on perfect photography, but on the process of discovering little marvels while being present in nature.

To register, please visit https://gildasclubwi.org/102926

10/06/2026

What. A. Day. ❤️

Gilda’s Run/Walk 2026 was an incredible reminder of what happens when our community comes together—and YOU made it possible.

🏃‍♀️ We ran.
🚶 We walked.
❤️ We showed up for our community facing cancer.
🎉 And together, we raised more than $128,000—and counting!

Every step, donation, fundraising ask, volunteer shift, sponsorship, and cheer helps Gilda’s Club Wisconsin provide emotional support, cancer education, healthy living programs, and connection to individuals and families impacted by cancer—at no cost to them.

A huge congratulations to our fundraising champions: Ginny Ragatz, Beatrice & Henry Netzler, Team Ginny, and Team Marge! And a special thank you to our Presenting Sponsors Abbott (formerly Exact Sciences), Levy Giving Fund, Ruth's Chris Steak House - Madison / Middleton, WI, and WKOW 27, along with every sponsor, partner, vendor, volunteer, fundraiser, and participant who made the day so special.

$128,000+ raised. Hundreds of people showing up. One incredible community. ❤️

Thank you for making every step count.

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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

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+16088288880

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