Gilda's Club Worldwide Enewsletter

Gilda's Club Worldwide
Spring 2004 Update

John,
I often tell people that my sister really left behind two legacies: The laughter and joy she brought to millions through her comedy and Gilda’s Club!

When Gilda could not find the social and emotional support she had found so helpful, she used to bring others living with cancer into her own home for informal group sessions. She felt there should be a place where people could lean on each other, share their feelings, cheer each other up or just cry together. “No one should have to face cancer alone,” Gilda often said.

Gilda’s Club has grown out of that wish. No matter what your background or economic situation, all of the trivial differences fade away at Gilda’s Club. There, people take control of their lives and make the best of living with cancer, no matter the outcome.

I know Gilda’s Club has helped many, many people. I can’t tell you how often I’ve been told, “I don’t know what I would do without this place.”

I hope you’re willing to support Gilda’s Club. There are many good organizations conducting cancer research, and they are worthy of help as well. But while people with cancer spend a limited amount of time in treatment…they spend a lot of time living with cancer—and that’s where Gilda’s Club comes in.

Because cancer affects almost everyone at some point, Gilda’s Club is for everyone in your hometown—your neighbor, your uncle, a close friend or parent. Because everything at Gilda’s Club is free, your support is critical to making sure people you care about won’t have to face cancer alone—and that’s a wonderful gift. Thanks for helping make possible this unique support community for all who need it.

Sincerely,

Michael Radner

GILDA'S CLUB WORLDWIDE GALA TO BENEFIT PEOPLE LIVING WITH CANCER

Award- winning actress Julianne Moore and her husband, producer Bart Freundlich, along with renowned actor, Gene Wilder and his wife, Karen, are serving as Honorary Chairs for this fundraising event. Angelica Berrie, Vice Chair of Russ Berrie and Company, as well as Dr. Sue Masten Bianco and Dr. James Bianco, President and CEO of Cell Therapeutics Inc. (CTI), are chairs of the event.
Prominent attorney and businessman Douglas D. Wheat, Chairman of Playtex
Products Inc., will be honored with the CTI 2004 Gilda's Star Award. This award honors a person or institution that makes a significant difference in the lives of people touched by cancer. CTI is a Seattle-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to making cancer more treatable.

What's New? Sparkle

Question:
What kind of friend is available in five sizes and helps bring social and emotional support to men, women and children who are living with cancer?

Answer:
Sparkle, the plush version of Gilda’s Yorkshire Terrier, created by Russ Berrie & Co. in the image of its namesake.

To learn more, e-mail info@gildasclub.org, or to
shop for Sparkle online visit www.coolanimalstuff.com,
or order by telephone at
1-866-727-7200.

Whichever way you choose, Sparkle makes a wonderful gift, for yourself or for someone you love, regardless of age.
You Can Make a Difference

The program provided at Gilda's Club is funded exclusively through voluntary contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations. Gifts large and small make an enormous difference in our ability to maintain and expand our program. We hope that you will continue to give us your support and introduce us to others.
To make a gift, click www.gildasclub.org/makeagift.