We are thrilled to announce that Gilda's Club Quad Cities is celebrating its 25th Anniversary!

For a quarter of a century, we've been a haven of hope, laughter, and support for individuals and families impacted by cancer. This remarkable journey wouldn't have been possible without the amazing community, our dedicated supporters, and cherished members.

Gilda’s Club Quad Cities was founded when a group of local oncology nurses saw a need for social and emotional support for cancer patients and their families in our area. They approached Rich Horst asking for his help and he gathered a founding board of local community leaders in 1995 and together they began the process to establish a Gilda’s Club in our community.

front view of original Gilda's Club mansion Gilda’s Club Quad Cities made our home at our clubhouse on River Drive until December 2020 when we sold the home and began a journey to be more accessible to cancer patients and their families as well as lower operating costs to be more sustainable, allowing us to serve our community well into the future. We had a bold vision to be located within each hospital system near each of our local cancer centers with locations in both Iowa and Illinois. In February 2021 we opened our first clubhouse in Moline inside UnityPoint Health—Trinity just down the hall from their cancer center. Our new Davenport clubhouse opened the following year in September 2022 at Genesis Health Systems West Campus directly above their cancer center.

Since opening our doors in 1998, Gilda’s Club Quad Cities has served close to 4,500 individuals living with cancer and their loved ones. With locations in Iowa and Illinois we are reaching more people than ever before and are excited for continued growth within our region. In 2022 Gilda’s Club served 557 individuals, held 490 programs and services, and had 2,300 visits to our programs & services.

Our 25th Anniversary is not just about celebrating our past achievements but also about looking forward to a future filled with even more hope, healing, and laughter. With your continued support, we can serve more individuals impacted by cancer, offering them the support and resources they need.

The mission of Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is to uplift and strengthen people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care.

Gilda's Club Quad Cities 25th Anniversary Fundraiser

We would be so thankful if we could raise $25,000 to celebrate 25 years of service! If we could raise these funds to help us to serve more individuals impacted by cancer, offering them the support and resources they need.

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