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.
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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
New Year’s Resolutions are a great reminder to stay motivated, positive and to enjoy life, especially for those living with cancer. With 2022 just days away, look forward to the New Year as a chance to refocus your energy and thoughts.
New Year’s Resolutions 2022 Shared by Gilda’s Club Westchester Read More »
Numerous studies show that support groups play a key role in developing coping skills for those who have been impacted by cancer.
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Research shows that practicing gratitude helps one appreciate life, improves health, reduces stress, builds strong relationships, helps to handle adversity, and improves sleep quality.
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Cachexia is a “wasting disorder” that causes extreme weight loss and muscle wasting and can include loss of body fat. Researchers believe that cachexia is part of the body’s response to fighting disease.
Are You Losing Weight and Not Sure Why? It May Be “Cachexia” Read More »
Caring for a loved one is a year-round job with no “time off” for holidays, which can be a particularly stressful time with all the added demands.
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Alena, Age 9CTF Member Alena is 9 years old and currently in fourth grade. She loves spending time with her friends, reading Harry Potter, and creating art. Alena joined the Children, Teens and Families (CTF) Program at Gilda’s Club Westchester after her grandfather died from cancer in 2021. Learn more about Alena’s interests, aspirations, and
