Gilda's Club Minnesota
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Mission Statement
Our Mission uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care.
About This Cause
No one should face cancer alone. These simple words sum up our philosophy—and our goal, which is to provide an emotional, social and psychological support community for everyone living with cancer, a place to learn from each other, with the guidance of licensed professionals. Central to this philosophy is that our program is free to everyone all the time. So whether you’re living with cancer or know someone who is, Gilda’s Club can help. Also central to our philosophy is the Gilda’s Club “clubhouse.” Symbolized by the signature red door you’ll find on all Gilda’s Clubs worldwide, each clubhouse is a home. Warm and welcoming. Caring and supportive. Filled with knowledgeable staff and committed volunteers. Why a clubhouse? It goes back to something comedian Gilda Radner said after she was diagnosed with cancer: “Cancer gave me membership into an elite club I would rather not belong to.” And while cancer is not a club anyone wants to belong to, Gilda’s Club is. Each year, Gilda’s Clubs help thousands of men, women, teens and children who automatically become members when they turn to Gilda’s Club for help. They learn from one another and use the power of their shared experience and collective wisdom to help each other. “The failure to address the very real psychosocial health needs of patients and their caregivers is a failure to treat that patient’s cancer, plain and simple.” —Institute of Medicine Report, 2007 The Gilda’s Club program is grounded in a one-of-a-kind model of social and emotional support, professionally facilitated and designed by and for those who know first-hand what living with cancer requires. Our program honors all viewpoints and encourages members to create a customized plan based on their personal needs and wants. Our nationally acclaimed, comprehensive, evidence-based program rests on five cornerstones: Support -Personalized screening and care planning: Customized Member Plan® -Group support for people living with cancer -Group support for family and friends -Special program offerings for children and teens Education -Lectures and interactive sessions on issues specific to cancers -Skills and tools classes lead by oncology and mental health professionals -Frankly Speaking About Cancer workshops and Internet radio program offered by the Cancer Support Community -Online resources of the Cancer Support Community and The Living Room online support community Healthy Lifestyle -Mind-body programs -Exercise and yoga -Expressive arts -Nutrition programs Social Opportunities -Potlucks -Laugh fests and movie nights -Special events for families and young children Information and Referrals -Resource library for support and management skills -Links to other community services