Cause of The Month
By Linda J
I have chosen to feature something this month which was brought to my attention by a friend who found this place to be warm, welcoming and supportive. I was totally unaware of the existence of GILDA’S CLUB.
Cancer of many sorts affects most of us either directly or indirectly and we are touched and moved – but generally don’t know what to do to help.
GILDA’S CLUB operates in Chicago and several other American and Canadian cities and is a huge support for those going through cancer or their families.
There are social activities, yoga, meditation, cooking, counselling and computer activities and other things right down to knitting.
The signature RED DOOR, when opened is often the place where real comfort and understanding is found for sufferers as they meet with others who are taking a similar journey.
The following link will take you to Gilda’s Club Worldwide and let you see where other similar clubs are found – we never know when in conversation we may have the opportunity to tell others about this organisation which has brought comfort and strength to so many people.
What impresses me is that there is support for family and friends and groups for teens, adults and children. There are social events – shared meals and lots of positive energy coming from this group.
This last link is a general one and from there you will be able navigate your way around the site and learn so much more – and remember nothing learned is ever wasted – the opportunity may arise when each of us can pass on to another details of this support group.
