Gilda’s Club is offering a number of events this week for cancer survivors, those dealing with cancer, and their friends and families. Support groups have temporarily transitioned to a virtual space using Zoom, a secure videoconferencing software. Connecting Through Cancer: Tuesday, 1:00 – 2:30 pm NOTE: This group’s name has changed from “Wellness Group”. Weekly support group for adults with any type of cancer diagnosis. Members share thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Friends & Family Support Group: Wednesday, 1:30 – 3:00 pm NOTE: This group’s name has changed... Read More

Living Proof Exhibit has made many hearts leap in the Quad-Cities with its “Make Hope Soar” birdhouse project, and now that art initiative has taken wing for Chicago senior citizens. Chicago Methodist Senior Services (CMSS) this month has partnered with the Moline-based nonprofit, so far producing 80 decorated birdhouses (done by staff and residents) that will be given to people impacted by cancer. “It’s really been an amazing turnout for this project,” Jenn Ross, the art programming coordinator for CMSS, said Friday. “I think there is this real strong connection to cancer and how it... Read More