Gilda’s Club is a nationwide network of free cancer support communities that provide emotional, social, and educational support for individuals and families impacted by cancer or grief. Founded in honor of comedian Gilda Radner, the organization operates through local “clubhouse” affiliates across the United States, offering a welcoming, non-clinical space where members can connect with others facing similar experiences through support groups, workshops, and community events.

Gilda’s Club is part of the broader Cancer Support Community (CSC) network, which includes over 50 locally operated clubhouses and additional satellite and hospital-based programs across the U.S. and internationally, all focused on ensuring no one has to face cancer alone.

Main Programs & Services

Local Clubhouse Programs:
Each Gilda’s Club location offers free, in-person (and sometimes virtual) support groups, workshops, and social activities in a welcoming community setting designed to feel like a “home away from home.”

Cancer-Specific Support Groups:
Groups tailored to different diagnoses such as breast, lung, colorectal, gynecologic, leukemia/lymphoma, and others, along with metastatic and survivorship-focused groups.

Age-Based Programming:
Specialized support for young adults, teens, tweens, and children impacted by cancer in their own lives or through a family member.

Caregiver & Family Support:
Dedicated groups for caregivers, spouses, partners, and friends navigating the emotional and practical impact of a cancer diagnosis.

Wellness & Education:
Workshops and classes focused on coping skills, mindfulness, nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, and life-after-cancer planning.

Major and widely visited clubhouse locations include:

New York City

Chicago, Illinois

Detroit, Michigan

Twin Cities (Minnesota)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Kansas City, Missouri

Louisville, Kentucky

Grand Rapids, Michigan

South Florida

St. Louis, Missouri

Rochester, New York

Toronto, Canada