March 2020

GILDA GRAM News About Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee - Free Cancer Support for Anyone Impacted by Cancer

Passion, Pride and Pilates in WillCo One of the things that differentiates Gilda’s Club to let us know what they want and need, we’re continually Middle Tennessee from other cancer support evolving our calendar. programs is our team of professional mental health clinicians, who provide both one-on-one member What do you enjoy most about the Williamson County support and facilitate our support groups. We Gilda’s Club community? I love the pride our members recently sat down with Deanna Candeloro, LPC- have for being a part of Gilda’s Club in Williamson County. MHSP(t), one of our newer clinicians, to learn I see it when they bring a friend or family member in for the more about her and her work from our Williamson first time, or when they let us know they told someone about County location. Gilda’s who didn’t know about us. They believe in our Deanna Candeloro, LPC-MHSP(t) mission and it’s so joyful to witness. How long have you been a part of the Program team and what brought you to Gilda’s Club You’re particularly passionate about mindfulness. What Middle Tennessee? I started at Gilda’s Club in January value do such practices bring to those experiencing 2019. Before coming here, I worked for another non-profit in cancer? Mindfulness allows you to take an inventory of Nashville that placed mental health counselors in schools; my everything that is happening in each moment without school was just down the street from Gilda’s Club’s Franklin placing judgment on that experience. In life, I think we often location. Prior to that, I did a year-long internship at the want to classify things as “good” or “bad” and that can lead us Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt to suffer more than we would if we realized that some things University Medical Center, where I worked with patients can just “be”. who were managing a variety of chronic diagnoses, including cancer. What’s the one thing about Gilda’s Club in Williamson County that you wish people knew? I wish more You primarily work out of our Williamson County people knew that we are here, and that our free cancer location. What does Gilda’s program look like there? support program is for everyone – men, women, teens, It’s not much different from what you find at our Nashville children, and families. Come check us out, see what we have location – just on a smaller scale. We have a dedicated follow- to offer, and find a way to plug into our wonderful ing for all of our movement classes – yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates, community, as a member, a volunteer, a donor, or simply as and such – as well as for our mind-body and expressive arts someone who wants to help us spread the word about this offerings. We also have a variety of support and networking incredible resource. groups that meet regularly. Among them are Cancer Support Group, Prostate Cancer Group, and Breast Cancer Want to learn more about our Williamson County location? Schedule a Group. Because we serve those impacted by all types and tour by calling 615.905.9633. stages of cancer, and because we encourage our members

www.gildasclubmiddletn.org Songwriters Night is Back! Join Us April 16. An Intimate Evening of Live Music and Storytelling Benefiting Gilda’s Club

Our inaugural Songwriters Night in 2019 sold Mine” (Martina McBride), “You’re Gonna out (and what fun was had!), so we’re making it Be” (Reba McEntire), and “Break Away” an annual event. (Rascal Flatts).

Please join us for the 2nd Annual Singer, songwriter and composer Songwriters Night Thursday, April 16, 2020 Greg Barnhill, who has written for artists from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Barn, a private ranging from Etta James and Jessica Simpson event space in Franklin, Tennessee – just to LeeAnn Womack and Leona Lewis. Among a couple of miles south of our Williamson his best-known hits are “Walkaway Joe” Greg Barnhill County location. (Trisha Yearwood / Don Henley), “House of Love” (Amy Grant / Vince Gill) and “You Don’t In addition to a delicious assortment of Love Me Anymore” (Tim McGraw). appetizers and beverages, the event will feature live music and storytelling with Reserve your tickets today at amazing talents, including: www.gildasclubmiddletn.org/event-tickets/. Grammy Award-winning songwriter Thank you to our Gold-level sponsor: Provision Dennis Matkosky, known for chart-topping CARES Proton Therapy Center, and to our event hits “You’ll Think of Me” (Keith Urban), “I sponsors: Denise Alper, Anthony Barton and Dennis Matkosky Need You” (Le Ann Rimes), “I Just Call You Sheldon Shiraki, and Helen and Steve Lane.

We are so grateful for our Medical Resource Council, comprised of exceptional oncology healthcare providers who Our thoughts are with our members, volunteers and all support our mission personally and professionally. Thank you: those in the Middle Tennessee community who were • Jordan D. Berlin, MD, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center impacted by tornadoes. We are grateful to neighbors, • Scott Borinstein, MD, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center volunteers, healthcare partners and so many others who • Howard A. Burris III, MD, Sarah Cannon Cancer Centers are lending hearts and hands to help. • Susan W. Caro, MSN, RNC, Saint Thomas Health Services • Dana DeMoss, MSN, RNC, Tennessee Oncology • Natalie Dickson, MD, Tennessee Oncology • B. Stephens Dudley, MD, Tennessee Oncology • Haydar Frangoul, MD, TriStar Medical Children’s Specialists You’re Not Going to Want • Debra L. Friedman, MD, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Jill Gilbert, MD, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center to Miss... • Laura Goff, MD, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • James R. Gray Jr., MD, Medical Director, Provision CARES • John P. Greer, MD, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Red Door Bash • John D. Hainsworth, MD, Sarah Cannon Cancer Centers • Julian C. Heitz, MD, Tennessee Oncology September 3, Omni Nashville Hotel • Leora Horn, MD, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Melissa Johnson, MD, Tennessee Oncology • Andrew Kennedy, MD, Sarah Cannon Cancer Centers Gilda’s Club Classic • Teresa Knoop, RN, MSN, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center October 12, Golf Club of Tennessee • Sara Martin, MD, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Ingrid Mayer, MD, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Colin Meyerowitz, MD, Radiology Alliance Please save the dates. Details to come. • Middle TN Chapter Oncology Nurses • Barbara A. Murphy, MD, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Alpa Nick, MD, Tennessee Oncology Supporting Our Free Cancer Support • Nancy W. Peacock, MD, Tennessee Oncology • Jennifer Pietenpol, PhD, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Program is Easier Than Ever with • Charles Penley, MD, Tennessee Oncology • Paul A. Rosenblatt, MD, Tennessee Oncology Text-to-Give! • Stephen M. Schleicher, MD, MBA, Tennessee Oncology • David Spigel, MD, Sarah Cannon Cancer Centers Simply text to: 44-321 • Michael Stany, MD, St. Thomas Medical Partners In the message box, type: GoGildas • Reid Thompson, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Robin Williams, MD, St. Thomas Medical Partners You’ll immediately receive a link to our secure giving site. Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee

1707 Division Street, Nashville, 37203 615.329.1124

4588 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin, 37067 615.905.9633

Harriet Schiftan, MSW, MAJCS President and CEO

Felice Apolinsky, LCSW Meet Earl, a member of our Program Director cancer support community. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jim Corum, Chair This is his cancer story... Helen Lane, Chair-Elect Randy Goldstein, Treasurer My family has been involved with Gilda’s Club for nearly 14 years. When Lisa Taylor, Secretary my adult son was diagnosed with brain cancer, he started coming here and Denise Alper signed me and my wife up without our permission. He simply said, “We’re Jessica Averbuch all going.” So, there you go. Anthony Barton Jim Brown Coming to Gilda’s Club was a big deal for me. I’d never participated in any Ken Bryant kind of support group before. In fact, I grew up in a very macho culture, Jeff Fisher where people never got too personal. They didn’t touch each other, much Anne Fletcher less hug each other. There was sympathy, but it was always unspoken. So, Rachel Goodrich this was an entirely new adventure. Dr. Steve Hecklin Allen Huggins It took me several visits to Gilda’s Club to get to the point where I could talk Keith Kraft in a group. When I finally did, what amazed me most was that by talking, Michael Moschel I actually helped other people more than I helped myself. Ultimately, we Samantha Saturn helped each other. It’s been a revolutionary, life-changing experience. Carolyn Schneider Flynn Tracy I wish more people understood that Gilda’s Club is for everyone: men, Sharon Turner-Friley women, teens, children, families – everybody. All races, all genders, all Ben Sutter, YLC Intern sexual orientations, all skin colors, all political views – our differences just don’t matter here. We all have cancer in common and everything else is parked at the door. So, someone you might not be close to outside of Gilda’s ADVISORY BOARD Club in society at large, man, in here you give them a hug and you stand Joe Barker up with them. If they’re crying, you take care of them. There’s a sense of Walter Campbell humanity here that’s priceless. I wish we could take it outside and reproduce Fletcher Foster it in society. We’d all be better off if we could. Hope Hines Harriet Karro Read more at https://www.gildasclubmiddletn.org/mystory/. Michael Radner Ronna Rubin Sandy Towers Merwin Ullestad Fleming Wilt From the Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee Archives

Flashback to 2007: Gilda’s Gang

Gilda’s Gang – a half-marathon training program and fundraiser created by Dr. Gail Addlestone and which raised more than $1.3 million for Gilda’s Club between 2006 and 2017 – takes on (and conquers) the Country Music Half Marathon in 2007.

On April 17, 2021, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee will host the inaugural Gilda’s Gang 5K and Family Fun Run in honor of Gail. The event, to be held in Williamson County, will benefit our free cancer support program.Stay tuned for details.

1707 Division Street Nashville, TN 37203 SPRING 2020 NEWSLETTER SPRING

Become a Part of Gilda’s Club’s Will Power Society Become a Monthly Sustainer! The newly named Will Power Society honors those whose deep commitment to Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee has inspired them Monthly donors provide consistent funding. This to include Gilda’s in their estate planning. Whether you want to put ensures Gilda’s Club can quickly meet our your donation to work today or benefit Gilda’s after your lifetime, members’ support needs. For example: we can help you find a charitable plan that aligns with your Your $20/month (annual gift of $240) provides a philanthropic priorities. child access to expressive art activities that teach relaxation techniques and ways to improve How leaving a planned gift benefits you: family communication. • Creates a permanent legacy • Saves on taxes Your $83/month (annual gift of $1,000) provides 24 free counseling sessions. • Supports what you believe in in an enduring way Donate on-line at: To learn more, contact Hayley Levy at 615.329.1124 or www.gildasclubmiddletn.org/ways-to-give/ [email protected]. donate