GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The 10th annual West Side Walk for Gilda's Club comes up September 28th in Grand Rapids.
It will honor the thousands of lives impacted through Gilda's Club's free cancer and grief programming. Organizers say the funds raised in the 1.5-mile walk provide resources to people experiencing some of life’s toughest situations.
It is a non-competitive event that will begin with an opening ceremony at 11 a.m. at Gilda's Clubhouse on Bridge Street.
There will be a post-walk after party, including music, food and kids’ activities. The event is pet friendly.
Gilda's Club Grand Rapids was named after Gilda Radner, the legendary Detroit-born comedienne who was one of the seven original cast members of the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" on the NBC-TV series Saturday Night Live from its beginning in 1975 until she left in 1980.
Here are more details from a news release:
While there is no fee to register for the walk, participants are encouraged to raise money. This year Gilda’s Club hopes to raise $160,000 to help fund their free cancer and grief emotional health program. Walkers are invited to set up a personalized individual or team fundraising website by calling 616-453- 8300 or registering online: gildasclubgr.org/walk. Those who raise over $150 will receive an event T-shirt.
Individuals unable to attend the event in person, but still wish to support are encouraged to register as a virtual walker or donate online at gildasclubgr.org/walk.
WHAT: West Side Walk for Gilda’s
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m.
(Registration is at 10 a.m. with the walk starting at 11 a.m.)
WHERE: Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids Clubhouse
1806 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids, 49504
About Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids
Gilda's Club Grand Rapids provides free emotional healthcare to children, adults, families and friends on any kind of cancer journey or those grieving the death of someone in their life due to any cause. Its comprehensive program, delivered by licensed mental health professionals, meets individuals where they are, when they need it, with a variety of social and emotional support options to choose from, including support groups, educational opportunities as well as healthy lifestyle and social activities.
Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids runs entirely on charitable donations and currently provides in-person, virtual and hybrid support options through its clubhouses in Grand Rapids and Lowell, Mich., and community programs in various schools and community centers. An affiliate of the Cancer Support Community - the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide, Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids is independently owned and locally operated. At Gilda’s Club no one has to navigate cancer or grief on their own. For more information, visit gildasclubgr.org.
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