Community is Stronger Than Cancer
At Gilda's Club Chicago, we have seen firsthand the power of connecting individuals and families who are navigating the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Through our free programs and services, we provide a safe and welcoming space where people can come together, share their stories, and find support from others who truly understand.
The Gilda’s Club Chicago Mission Statement
Gilda’s Club Chicago uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer by providing support,
fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care.
Our Community
The Gilda’s Club Chicago community is as unique as the city we call home. By collaborating with local hospitals (Advocate Health Care, Northwestern Medicine, Mount Sinai, Lurie Children’s, and Ascension), faith communities, local nonprofits, and Blue Door Neighborhood Centers, Gilda’s Club Chicago’s programs reach diverse communities across Chicagoland.
We know cancer doesn’t discriminate, so Gilda’s Club is for EVERYONE impacted by cancer across gender identity, age, ethnicity, cancer type, immigration status, and religious belief.
A Proud Affiliate of Cancer Support Community
For 40 years, the Cancer Support Community has transformed the way people face cancer. With a global network of 196 locations—including CSC and Gilda’s Club centers, hospital and clinic partnerships, and satellite locations—it provides free support and navigation services to individuals and families. In addition to in-person support, the organization offers award-winning educational and digital resources, reaching over a million people annually. Research initiatives explore the emotional, psychological, and financial challenges of cancer, while advocacy efforts push for policies that support those affected.
Gilda’s Club Chicago is proud to be one of two CSC/GC affiliates serving the state of Illinois. Guided by the belief that no one should face cancer alone, it provides personalized support, inspiration, and community—because connection is stronger than cancer.
The Power of Gilda's Club Chicago
The benefits of our programs are profound. From our main Clubhouse, our partner hospital sites, and community and faith centers to our virtual Clubhouse and website that can be accessed 24/7, we provide a wide range of support services, including counseling, educational workshops, support groups, and social activities.
Our support of inclusion and equity for all
We believe in equity for all, including in health care, and fight every day to ensure that all people are treated with dignity and respect and have the opportunity to live healthy and safe lives — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
We commit to listen, educate ourselves, and stand in solidarity with communities of color in these challenging times. We will create and maintain a climate of inclusion. We will hold our leaders, policymakers, and those in positions of power accountable with the expectation and conviction that these measures will end the inequalities we struggle with today and ensure that the opportunity to lead healthy and safe lives is within reach for all of us.