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Susan & George George and Susan have been married
for 50 plus years. They raised four children together in Chester
County, PA. George worked for 35 years in the circulation and marketing
department of TV Guide. Susan was a buyer for a lumber co-op called LMC
in Wayne, PA. They were
living their dream: retired with a place in Ocean City, NJ and another in Key
West, FL. The kids were grown and on their way. Life was
good. Susan was a ball of fire. No hint of anything. But
within two weeks of her lung suddenly collapsing early in 2006, she had a
diagnosis of small cell lung cancer and was beginning her chemotherapy and
radiation treatment in Key West. George said
that they attended a support group in Key West. When they came up north
the following summer they happened to meet Petie Subin, a facilitator at
GCSJ, walking her new puppy on the Ventnor boardwalk. Petie suggested
they come to a new member meeting. When asked
“why support?” George replied, “I think it is a matter of do you want
to go through this alone or do you want to share it? We have gotten great
information at the Club. You can go on the internet or you can go to
Gilda’s. The information is much better at Gilda’s.” Susan said that she had two reasons
for attending Gilda’s Club. “The first reason is for my husband because
he enjoys the support he gets from his group. The second is because I
needed support when I was first diagnosed. Gilda’s Club has helped.” To read other member's stories, click here. Buy a Boardwalk Plank! Buying a boardwalk
plank on the Larry Alper Boardwalk Mural is a great way to honor
someone. You can personalize a plank in honor of someone, in memory of
someone, to thank someone… for any reason at all! It also makes a
great holiday gift! The beautiful mural is
located in the hallway where all of our guests enter the clubhouse. Click here to purchase a plank for just $100! Art From The Heart Edward Moran (American
1829-1901)
Click
here for details. |
Registration
is required for all programming. Please
call to register: New Member Meetings
the Gilda’s Club program & tour
the clubhouse. Attendance is required before participating
in any group or workshop. Wednesday, November 17 – 6pm Monday, November 29 – 6pm “The GCSJ Living Room” at AtlantiCare Cancer
Care Institute: Tuesday, November 23 – 12pm Wednesday, December 1 – 12:30pm Noogieland
while parents/caregivers attend clubhouse
groups & activities. Super Saturday! November 20 9:30-10am- Family
breakfast Registration Required 24 hours
in advance. Program Highlights NOW OPEN! “The GCSJ Living Room” at AtlantiCare Cancer
Care Institute – our very first satellite location! Upcoming programs held at the "GCSJ
Living Room" at the AtlantiCare Cancer Care
Institute: Family & Friends Group Wednesday, November 17 & 24 Facilitated, weekly
support group for family members & friends of individuals living with
cancer. Wellness Group Thursday, November 18 *Tuesday, November 23 Facilitated,
weekly support group for members living with any type of cancer, at any stage
in their cancer experience. *Note: Holiday date change “Care for the Professional Caregiver” Thursday, November 18 This
is a facilitated group for professional staff to address concerns,
frustrations, feelings & thoughts that accompany your work. Bring
your lunch to "The GCSJ Living Room" & take an hour for
yourself!
Upcoming programs held at the
Clubhouse:
New! Yinyasa Seasonal Flow Class Wednesday, November 17 Meg Zirm, Certified
Yoga Instructor, will teach this all-levels class which will be a mix of Yin
(slow) and Yang (vinyasa flow) yoga that compliments the season of winter. Encore Presentation! “Prevention to Treatment: Recent Updates in Breast Cancer Care” In partnership with Cooper Cancer Institute Monday, November 22 by Kristin Brill, MD, Director, Section of
Breast Surgery & Generosa Grana, MD, Director, Cooper
Cancer Institute Every
day there are new advances in the diagnosis & treatment of breast cancer.
Join as we explore topics in screening, genetics & cutting-edge treatment
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