Cancer doesn’t just affect the individual who receives the diagnosis. It impacts the entire family, especially children and teens. Effective communication during this time helps children develop the coping skills they’ll need throughout this challenging time.
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The pandemic has caused many changes in our lives. For some caregivers, this means having to be physically apart from your loved one living with cancer. Even if your loved one is living in a distant location, you can still support them in other ways.
Virtual Caregiving: Support from a Distance Read More »
The 10th Annual Cancer in the Classroom Symposium hosted by Gilda’s Club Westchester is a free workshop taking place on Wednesday, February 2 from 9 AM to 1 PM via Zoom. All school professionals are invited and encouraged to attend.
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Just when there seemed to be a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, enter the Omicron variant, sending us all on another emotional roller coaster, especially for people impacted by cancer.
Omicron and Coping with its Uncertainty for People Living with Cancer Read More »
Deborah August Director of Development, Gilda’s Club Westchester Deborah is an experienced development and fundraising professional with demonstrated history with annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, stewardship, and cultivation. Her career in fundraising began twenty years ago as the Director of Alumni Relations at Greens Farms Academy in Westport, CT. Prior to her start at
