Autumn is here! Gilda’s Club Chicago gave a warm welcome to the crisp air by celebrating Hispanic Heritage month with a Fall Festival. The colorful fiesta brought food, music and art together in a cultural tribute to our Hispanic friends and members. It also marked the seasonal opening of Gilda’s Gallery. Artists of all ages submitted work to be displayed and showcase their talents to Clubhouse visitors. Check out all of the art on the 2nd floor during your next visit.
We have been out and about this month working with a lot of our friends and partnering organizations in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Among all of the events, we are hosting our own Open House for Allied Professionals to come down to the Clubhouse and get a taste of what GCC has to offer. This is a great chance for the people we work with in hospitals and through other groups to see us at home, so to speak.
One last call to action here: We are looking for High School students with a story to share. It’s Always Something Teen Essay Contest begins NOW! Take this opportunity to write about your experience with a diagnosis or that of a friend or family member. Your narrative could help others and gives you the chance to win an iPad2 or some cold hard cash. Entries are due by December 12, 2011 and prizes will be awarded by a panel of celebrity judges. For more information, please contact our Noogieland Coordintor at the main clubhouse.
Stay warm as the weather starts to change in the Windy City, and if you’re ever looking for a cozy place to hang out, check out everything we have to offer on the Clubhouse calendar. Hope to see you soon!
