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The Majors Family Ann Majors clearly recalls November 2008, when
her husband Keith, 43, was diagnosed with brain cancer. They were
living “in the middle of nowhere” in Mississippi. Keith was the
football coach at Alcorn State University in Claiborne County. Surgery
and treatment required them to go back and forth to Jackson. Ann met Keith when she was a student at
Widener University. She played basketball and he was a young football
coach. In the course of their life together they moved six times.
The life of a collegiate coach can be nomadic. “You are relying
on 18 and 19 year olds to win games,” Ann said of Keith’s career. But
football was in his blood. He played while a student at Northwestern
University in Chicago. But in the fall of 2008 they found themselves
without family and friends nearby. If the treatment wasn’t tough
enough, travelling back and forth to Jackson was rough. Ann’s parents
were also clocking a lot of miles between their house in South Jersey and
Claiborne County—coming in to help with the Majors’ three children:
Jada, Madison and Ayden. Click here for more. "Art from the Heart!" Edward Moran (American
1829-1901) Fishing Fleet at
Sunset Donated by Mary
Goldenberg We are now soliciting
donations of fine art – paintings, sculpture, manuscripts, first editions,
photographs, antiques - which will then be sold at auction. If
you have a piece of artwork that needs a new home, please think of donating
it to Gilda’s Club. The process is simple. Click here for details. Upcoming Events Benefiting Gilda's Club South Jersey... Le Tour de Downbeach Family Bike Ride Sunday, September 12 Click here for details! Hope
Music Fest Saturday, September 25 Details coming soon...
Our Speakers Bureau is
always looking for new speaking engagements. If your civic group,
professional organization, school, church or synagogue would like to learn
about Gilda’s Club, please call or email Barbara@gildasclubsouthjersey.org. |
New Member Meetings
the Gilda’s Club program & tour
the clubhouse. Attendance is required before participating
in any group or workshop. Call (609) 926-2699 to register. Noogieland
while parents/caregivers attend clubhouse
groups & activities. Super Saturdays - twice a month Sponsored by Atlantic Medical Imaging Saturday, August 28 - Noogieland Dragon Boat Paddle! 9:30 am - Viking Rowing Club,
Ventnor Contact Lori Stranges, Noogieland Manager, (609) 926-2699 or lori@gildasclubsouthjersey.org to register or for more information. Program Highlights Registration required – Call (609) 926-2699 to register! Tai Chi Wednesday, August 18 Tai
Chi is a slow motion exercise from China designed to promote good health
& longevity by circulating internal energy or 'chi.' Some of the
benefits include: promotes relaxation & reduces stress, it's a
moving meditation- poetry in motion, anyone can do it regardless of age or
condition, great by itself or compliments other exercise, only takes a brief
period a day to gain benefits, lowers blood pressure, improves balance &
coordination, slows & improves breathing & builds strength & vitality.
Come try it! Lung Cancer Group Wednesday, August 18 “Couples & Cancer” Wednesday, August 18 Facilitated
group for couples touched by cancer in any way. This group meets every
other month. Cancer tends to
magnify all things in your life, both good & bad. Great
relationships can be strengthened, while couples who are struggling may
struggle even more. Regardless of the status of your relationship, a cancer
diagnosis can challenge both partners. Meet other couples touched by
cancer & gain wisdom & support. Light supper included. Parents Living with Loss Wednesday, August 18 Facilitated, monthly
group for members who have lost a child from cancer. NEW! “Skincare-Makeup Party!” At bluemercury, the Quarter at Tropicana Thursday, August 19 Learn
from specialists ways to brighten your skin, minimize jaundice, pencil in
eyebrows & eyelashes. Is something on your mind? Discuss it
with our skincare, makeup & wellness experts. And that’s not
all…how about a chair or hand massage? bluemercury is located in the
Quarter at the Tropicana Resort, Atlantic City. Complimentary
parking provided by the Tropicana. Registration required & limited
to 15 different members each month (609) 926-2699. Gilda’s Gladiators - Back Bay Paddle Sunday, August 22 8:30 am - sign in/warm up 9 am - paddle Viking Rowing Club, Ventnor “Ask the Doctor” about Anemia & Cancer Wednesday, August 25 Julianne Childs, DO,
FACOI, Hematologist/Oncologist, Hope Community Cancer Center, Gilda’s Club
South Jersey Medical Resource Council, will discuss the treatment of anemia
in people living with cancer, as well as other hematology related issues. The NJ Special Needs Registry! Thursday, August 26 Learn about the NJ
Special Needs Registry- a free, voluntary & confidential way to protect
yourself & your family before, during & after an emergency.
Advanced planning & preparedness is especially important for people
living with cancer because of physical or cognitive limitations, medical
equipment, medications & more that may make it difficult to self-evacuate
quickly & safely in the event of a major disaster, such as a hurricane. |
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