Jess has done a great job in seeking out opportunities for us to get involved with our community and with great organizations. This one was no exception. Gilda's Club (named after the great Gilda Radner) is a country-wide organization that supports people and their families who are stricken or affected by cancer. They live by the mission that Gilda did which is through love, support, community and laughter, you have control over the cancer, it does not control you. This was such a perfect match for us as I think my mom and Gilda were soul sisters and this is exactly the way my mom dealt with her cancer - by surrounding herself with the friends and family she loved.
Specifically, we were approached to help get the adult-youth program off the ground. Many people under the age of forty are battling cancer and may not even know that there is a community of people in their backyard waiting to help and support them. Even with two battles with cancer in my own family, I had not even heard of Gilda's Club. We are out to change all of that. I'm excited about this opportunity to help create awareness about this phenomenal organization. More to come!
Corey
Co-Founder, Team Perlman
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
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