About Gilda's Club

Cancer support for the whole family, the whole time.

Our mission is to create welcoming communities of free support for everyone living with cancer - men, women, teens, and children - along with their families and friends.

Our innovative program is an essential complement to medical care, providing networking and support groups, workshops, education and social activities.

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Gilda Radner

The world knew her as Rosanne Rosanneadanna, Emily Litella and Lisa Loopner. We remember her for the phrases she created with writer Alan Zweibel, such as "Never mind!" and "It's always something." As one of the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" featured in the original cast of the groundbreaking Saturday Night Live, Gilda Radner charmed us and made us laugh.
Gilda, a native of Detroit, is remembered in a special way by family and friends.
Gilda was diagnosed with ovarian cancer on October 21, 1986 and died at the age of 42 on May 20, 1989. Gilda was part of a cancer support community after her diagnosis, and her dream was that anyone dealing with cancer would be able to receive the kind of support she found there. In response to her wishes, Joanna Bull, her cancer therapist, and Gene Wilder began Gilda's Club. The first Gilda's Club opened in New York City in June 1995. Currently, there are 22 Gilda's Clubs open, with 9 more in development in the United States and Canada.