Frequently Asked Questions

We welcome anyone seeking emotional support who has been impacted by cancer or the death by any cause of a family member or friend.

Thanks to the generosity of so many of our donors, all of our support programs, workshops, lectures, and events are free of charge to members.

You may:

(1)  Call Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids (616) 453-8300 and ask to speak with our program staff or

(2) Complete the form below to be contacted by our program staff.

We provide specialized cancer and grief support for youth ages 3-18 years and childcare for children under 3 years. Please call Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids, 616-450-8300, and ask to speak to a member of our program staff if you are interested in learning more.

Each month, we provide a diverse range of programs designed to support our members on their cancer or grief journey. Led by volunteers, professionals, and enthusiasts, we offer everything from yoga to mindfulness based stress reduction, presentations by oncologists, raw foods classes, card making, and more. Visit our program calendar page for a full list of this month’s events.

All of our support groups are facilitated by licensed professionals who receive ongoing training in cancer and grief support. We believe that each member is the expert of his/her cancer or grief journey. Group sizes vary from 4-15 people.

We encourage you to take a look at our program calendar for more information on specific cancer support groups. In addition, we have a survivor mentor program which matches members with similar cancer diagnoses and/or life situations. Please feel free to give us a call and ask for our a member of our program staff if you would like more information.