The Madison Community Comes Together for Gilda's Club

    MIDDLETON, WI, September 29, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- For a decade, our community has come together for families touched by cancer by running a 5K or walking two miles at Gilda's Run. Gilda's Run is a critical fundraiser for the nonprofit organization Gilda's Club Madison, raising approximately 1/10 of their annual budget. Support from the event helps ensure that more than 3,300 children and adults facing cancer will receive the social and emotional support they need to be sustained through cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

Gilda's Run (and Walk) begins at Gilda's Club Madison in Middleton and winds through the beautiful Pheasant Branch trails before ending in the Gilda's Club backyard. When participants reach the finish, they'll be treated to a party featuring live music, freshly grilled Ruth's Chris hamburgers and Culver's Frozen Custard Sundaes.

When asked why she and her family will be walking this year, Gilda's Club Member Myriah said, "Gilda's has been here for me and my whole family. It has become an important part of our life and is like a second home. I can't imagine having to go through cancer without it."

More than a thousand people will come together on Sunday, October 15th for Gilda's Run. Will you help make cancer support possible? Join the event by visiting http://www.GildasClubMadison.org. On-site registration will take place on October 15th from 8:30 AM until 10 AM. Cost at the door is $45 for adults and $35 for children (under 12). Questions about the event or want to donate? Call 608-828-8880. Gilda's Run is presented by Exact Sciences and Turville Bay MRI and Radiation Oncology Center.

About Gilda's Club
Gilda's Club Madison creates a community of free emotional support, cancer education, and hope for children and adults with any cancer diagnosis and those who care for them. All programs are offered free of charge. For more information, please visit us at http://www.GildasClubMadison.org.

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