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OCTOBER 8, 2010 Gilda's Club, as an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community, is
partnering with Lee Jeans and the Entertainment Industry Foundation to become
the new beneficiary for the 2010 Lee National Denim Day. Felicity Huffman, star of ABC's Desperate
Housewives, has been named the 2010 ambassador for this event which is one of
the country's largest single-day fundraisers for breast cancer. Huffman
will appear in a new public service campaign that encourages people to wear
their jeans on Friday,
October 8, 2010 in
exchange for a $5 donation to support crucial breast cancer research and
support services. Groups and individuals can sign up to participate by
visiting www.denimday.com or by calling 1.800.521.5533. Thank You Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund! Thanks to financial support of the Shirley
Mae Breast Cancer Assistance Fund, Gilda’s Club South Jersey is able to
provide a robust program supporting its many members who are living with
breast cancer. The annual Shirley Mae Run and Gilda’s Club Walk was
held this year on Saturday, May 8 on the Atlantic City Boardwalk outside of
the event’s most major sponsor, Trump Taj Mahal. The atmosphere was
celebratory and the turnout was the best ever. Congratulations to
the entire Shirley Mae team for putting on a great event and including
Gilda’s Club South Jersey as a partner. Attention breast
cancer members & friends:
~Save The Date~ Tuesday, August 3 5:30-7:30 PM Wine Tasting @ Sofia Restaurant Benefits Gilda's Club South Jersey $25 per person Giving $10 has never
been easier! Just text message “Gilda” from your cellular phone
to the # 85944. You will then receive a message asking you to confirm
your donation. Reply to the message with the word “Yes” and your
donation is complete. That’s it! $10 will be charged to your
monthly phone bill. Standard text messaging rates apply. Your
donation goes directly to Gilda’s Club South Jersey to help ensure cancer
support for the whole family, the whole time. Thank You! |
New Member Meetings
Call (609) 926-2699 to register.
Noogieland
Super Saturdays - twice a month Sponsored by Atlantic Medical Imaging
“Camp Sparkle!” Monday, June 28 through
Thursday, July 1 Camp Sparkle
will be four action packed days! Snacks & refreshments too! Contact Lori Stranges, Noogieland Manager, (609) 926-2699 or lori@gildasclubsouthjersey.org to register or for more information. Program Highlights Registration required – Call (609) 926-2699 to register! Lung Cancer Group Wednesday, June 16 Couples & Cancer Sponsored by Shirley Mae Breast Cancer
Assistance Fund (but open to couples touched by any kind of
cancer) Wednesday, June 16 Cancer tends to
magnify all things in your life, both good & bad. Great
relationships can be strengthened, while couples who are struggling may
struggle even more. Regardless of the status of your relationship, a
cancer diagnosis can challenge both partners. Meet other couples
touched by cancer & gain wisdom & support. This group meets
every other month. Light supper included. Parents Living with Loss
Group Wednesday, June 16 Gilda’s Gladiators - Back Bay Paddle Thursday, June 17 6:30 pm - paddle Viking Rowing Club, Ventnor Gynecological Cancers Group Thursday, June 17
Men’s Night Monday, June 21 A new, monthly,
facilitated group for men touched by cancer in any way. Whether you are
a patient or survivor, a family member or friend, or have lost a loved one,
come be with other guys for support & camaraderie. 4th Annual Evening of Sharing & Remembering Presented by the Living with & beyond Loss support groups Thursday, June 24 Let’s celebrate the
lives of those we have loved. Bring your loved one's favorite dish-
appetizer, entrée or dessert- a favorite photograph & in the spirit of
Gilda Radner, a funny story of your loved one to share. Come together
to celebrate the love, laughter & lives of those we miss.
Registration required & limited to members, their family & friends. "Ask the Doctor" about Colorectal Cancer Wednesday, June 30 Michael Del Rosario,
MD, FACS, Board Certified
General & Colorectal Surgeon, Minimally Invasive Surgeons of South Jersey
& Gilda’s Club South Jersey Medical Resource Council member will provide
an overview of colorectal cancer, including the diagnosis of this cancer
& current therapies used to treat it. There will be ample time for
questions & answers. |
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