For 24 years, Gilda鈥檚 Club Grand Rapids has been providing free emotional health support community for children, adults, families and friends on their cancer journey or those grieving the loss of a loved one due to any cause of death, not just cancer.

For the past five of those years, 江南体育 has served as a proud partner of the organization, providing volunteer hours and charitable contributions.

Christman ELPs have volunteered time to help construct an outdoor patio space attached to the Clubhouse, served meals to members of the organization and volunteered for annual spring grounds clean-up.

鈥淕ilda鈥檚 Club Grand Rapids has been on the receiving end of 江南体育鈥檚 commitment to uniting great people around important causes and building lasting relationships,鈥� said Gilda鈥檚 Club Grand Rapids President and CEO Wendy Wigger. 鈥淭he philanthropic culture that has been built within the company itself and in the hearts of its employees has impacted our organization on so many levels.鈥�

In total, Christman employees have contributed $8.436 to Gilda鈥檚 through the Be Constructive giving program in the past five years. That amount means Gilda鈥檚 was able to provide 169 free grief and cancer support sessions to people in the community.

鈥淔rom personal employee donations, fundraisers, and corporate sponsorships to in-kind gifts of time and talent to address the capital project needs of Gilda鈥檚 Club, the impact of support has been deeply felt and greatly appreciated,鈥� Wigger added. 鈥淓ach of these endeavors has helped us ensure our ability to continue delivering on our mission of providing emotional health support for anyone on a cancer journey or navigating grief due to a death in their lives鈥攔emains free of charge to anyone in need.鈥�

Gilda鈥檚 Club is a place that brings joy and laughter during some of the most difficult times of life. Their mission is built on the belief that community is stronger than cancer. Christman is proud to support the mission of Gilda鈥檚 club.

Gilda鈥檚 FY 2024

  • Delivered 2,570 support group sessions in-person and virtual serving over 4,652 individuals in the community.
  • Tough Stuff Grief Support provides in-school sessions for children in our community. In fiscal year 2024 the organization served 1,829 youth over 346 sessions.