Message From Our Founders
Dear Visitor,
Welcome to Gilda's Club Westchester! If you, a family member or friend have cancer, our website will introduce you to a free program which provides the social and emotional support that we feel is so necessary for people living with cancer. When you walk through the red door of our Clubhouse, located in the center of White Plains, you immediately feel warm and welcomed.
Since our opening in 2001, more than 2,600 people have joined Gilda's Club Westchester to learn how to live with cancer. When cancer happens, it happens to the whole family. Men, women, children, families, and friends are all welcome here.
Our Program, The Basic III “Plus”, is composed of support and networking groups; lectures and workshops; and social activities. Our program for children is called Noogieland. The other "Plus" portion includes Family Focus, Team Convene and Ph&d (a special category of membership for those who have finished treatment or who have had someone in their life die from cancer).
You will see that when you actively participate in the range of activities at Gilda's Club, your sense of control and confidence grows. We hope that you'll choose to become a member of our very special community, Gilda's Club Westchester.
Gilda said, “Having cancer gave me membership in an elite club I'd rather not belong to.” Gilda's Club Westchester has a wonderful Program for your social and emotional support. Please read on, and feel free to visit our Clubhouse at 80 Maple Avenue in White Plains, NY.
With warm regards,
Robin Poses Markell
Co-Founder
Susie Wang
Co-Founder