Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club’s programs and services are provided at no cost to those impacted by Cancer thanks to the generosity of our community. Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois recognizes that sustainable income is needed to ensure programming remains free and accessible to all our friends and neighbors dealing with the impact of a cancer diagnosis.

With a monthly recurring donation of any amount you can help ensure a secure foundation and reliable funding, allowing us to plan confidently, expand our programs, and meet the growing need for our services. Your continued support empowers us to sustain and enhance the care we provide to those who need it most, making a lasting impact in our community. As Michael Radner, Gilda’s brother, once said, “Free is expensive.”

About Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda's Club:

At Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club, we are dedicated to uplifting and strengthening all those impacted by cancer. Whether you are navigating a diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or grieving the loss of someone to cancer, we provide a welcoming community where you can find connection, compassion, and care—free of charge.

Our services include support groups, wellness activities, educational workshops, and bereavement programs, designed to address the unique challenges of every stage of the cancer journey. Together with our Gilda’s Club partners, we strive to break down barriers to care and create a space where no one faces cancer alone.

As part of the largest employer of psychosocial oncology mental health professionals in the U.S., we bring the highest quality cancer support to our local community and beyond.

Join us in fostering hope, healing, and connection.

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