Hi Everyone,
This year I will be running the 2021 NYC Marathon in remembrance of my mother, Toni Ann, who fought two brave battles with breast cancer. I will be running on behalf of Gilda’s Club NYC and their incredible FREE cancer support program because of my mother’s love of Gilda Radner’s skit, “Rosanne Roseannadanna.” We watched all of these skits while my mother was in treatment because they always made us laugh. Having supported my mother during her battle, I know the importance of programs like Gilda's Club and it is my goal to support them in any way I can.
Since 2009 our phenomenal #TEAMGILDA has raised $913,668 much needed funds for our charity. As a member of the 2021 Gilda’s Marathon Team, I hope you will take the time to join me in support of this great organization where no one has to face cancer alone. Your donation funds support groups, lectures, workshops & social activities provided to thousands of individuals living with cancer. Over 40,000 individuals are newly diagnosed with cancer annually in New York City. Gilda’s Club NYC continues to grow, expanding program & membership. Your gift will directly impact Gilda’s Club & support thousands more in need. During the pandemic, Gilda’s Club continued to deliver their support program virtually. COVID-19 changed the landscape for cancer patients-heightened anxiety, interrupted treatments, increased isolation & financial insecurity. Gilda’s Club responded to these needs by increasing individual counseling sessions +120%, online support groups +7%, healthy lifestyle workshops +60%, educational lectures +30%. All this FREE of charge to members. Join me in supporting Gilda’s Club NYC. Every gift counts your support makes a difference. Thank you for your consideration of this special community.
Thank you,
Lisa Papandrea
