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Wawaversaries Congratulations Brigantine Wawa Stores! Rick Pitman, our board
chair said it best, “Were it not for the support of Wawa and its customers,
Gilda’s Club South Jersey might not exist.” There
is a lot of truth to that statement. It is a relationship that began in
2002 with staff and volunteers standing outside Wawa stores in Atlantic
County collecting change in a fundraising drive we called “Gilda’s Big
Day.” That
started an on-going conversation between Board Member Lynn Dooley and several
Wawa managers--Joe Sexton, in Margate and Michael Rainey, in Ventnor.
Those discussions paved the way for Gilda’s Club South Jersey to become a
recipient of in-store campaigns managed by Wawa New Jersey Charities
Committee. In the past five years those efforts have raised $1.2
million! At
the Wawaversaries of its two stores in Brigantine this past Wednesday, we got
to celebrate with customers, associates, and staff from the home office in
Wawa, PA and accept a ceremonial check from Wally, the Wawa Goose, in the
amount of $200,000. No surprise that Wawa can throw a fun
party—complete with free coffee all day! Now
back to Rick. He also wasn’t fooling when he said, “Free isn’t
cheap.” Each year we need to raise $750,000 to provide over 1000
activities for anyone living with cancer and their family—at no charge.
The dollars raised in the Wawa stores has allowed us to purchase and renovate
our permanent home at 700 New Road. The check that Wally handed over on
Wednesday is going to help us pay down that mortgage. That’s
the short version of why our building is called Gilda’s Club South Jersey at
Wawa Center. Thank you all the good people at Wawa and all their great
customers. Sarah Griffith,
CEO Attention breast
cancer members & friends: Tuesday, August 3 5:30-7:30 PM Wine Tasting @ Sofia Restaurant Benefits Gilda's Club South Jersey $25 per person - pay at the door Stockton Police Department FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2010
$90.00 (includes golf, cart, snacks and BBQ buffet
and dessert ) Not a golfer? Join us for dinner afterwards for $20.00. Hole sponsorships are available for $60.00. For information and to sign up for play or
hole sponsorships contact Lisa at Stockton College Police Department,
609-652-4378 or benevidl@stockton.edu by July 30. |
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
Super Saturdays - twice a month Sponsored by Atlantic Medical Imaging
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! “Beating Burnout: Tools for Stress
Reduction” Wednesday, July 14 Pauline Fisher,
author & international speaker, will offer a practical exploration of
creative ways to attain more awareness, develop techniques for relaxing &
reducing stress & utilize tools for self-expression. Everyone needs
this! Registration required & limited to 15 members. Gynecological Cancers
Group Thursday, July 15 “Skincare-Makeup Party!” at bluemercury Thursday, July 15 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 10 different members
each month. Gilda’s Gladiators - Back Bay Paddle Sunday, July 18 8:30 am - sign in/warm up 9 am - paddle Viking Rowing Club, Ventnor Gilda’s Teen Club- “Summer Fun!” Monday, July 19 To register and/or for more information, contact Nicole Milan-Tyner, Teen Program Manager nicole@gildasclubsouthjersey.org
or (609) 926-2699. Men’s
Night! Monday, July 19 A new, monthly,
facilitated group for men touched by cancer in any way. Whether you are
a patient or survivor, a family member or friend, or have lost a loved one,
come be with other guys for support & camaraderie. WRAP (Wellness Recovery
Action Planning) Monday, July 19 Join Christine
Gromadzyn, MSW, The Mental Health Association, to create a wellness
toolbox! Everything from diversionary activities, creative outlets,
relaxation exercises, light, sleep & journaling – get the tools you need
for good mental health wherever you are in your cancer journey. Lung Cancer Group Wednesday, July 21 SPECIAL EVENT: “Eat
to Win!” Thursday, July 22 Beat the sugar blues
& seize your chance to lower your risk for all types of cancer by
following specific dietary guidelines. Presented by Michelle Barbera,
ACE Certified Trainer & Healthy Lifestyle Coach. 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. |
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