The Fundraising Page of Erin Degnan

Gilda's Club's namesake is Gilda Radner, one of the original cast members of 'Saturday Night Live.' Central themes of Gilda's life were love and laughter. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1985 and passed away four year later in 1989. Her legacy lives on through the establishment of Gilda's Club by her friends and family. Battling cancer and going through treatment can be extremely isolating. Gilda's Club is a place where anyone whose life has been impacted by cancer, as well as their families and friends, can be a part of a welcoming and supportive community. Gilda's Club provides those affected by cancer with resources including healthy lifestyle activities, support groups, individual counseling, and social events both in person and virtually. This October, I will be running the Chicago Marathon for Team Gilda with a fundraising goal of $1,750 in support of those affected by cancer. Meeting my fundraising goal will help Gilda's Club Chicago continue to deliver over 250 free activities each month to those battling cancer, those supporting someone who is battling cancer, and those who have lost a loved one to cancer. Join me in proving that that community is stronger than cancer by donating to my fundraising page for this amazing cause!