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Gilda's Club Northern New Jersey

Start a mobile cancer support program for under-served populations.Gilda's Club Northern New Jersey

COMPETED FOR

$50K
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Competed in
April, 2010

Goals

  • To purchase 2 fuel-efficient vans to mobilize cancer support services
  • To reach those who live too far from Gilda's Club clubhouse locations
  • To promote a critical support system to those affected by cancer

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Overview

There are 1,330 new cases of cancer diagnosed everyday in New Jersey. Gilda's Club serves the region by creating welcoming communities of support to anyone touched by cancer. The "Gilda's Club Cancer Support Squad" project will mobilize its free cancer support services by creating a statewide traveling program to reach under-served populations that live too far from the clubhouses. The program will enable outreach to multiple regions around the state. 


Gilda's Club is a place where men, women and children affected by cancer can form a sympathetic community to build social and emotional support as a complement to medical care. With this project, clinicians and volunteers can conduct in-house programs - weekly wellness groups, workshops, lectures, networking groups and social events - at VFWs, community centers or social clubs. The vans can help transport staff and supplies needed for meetings, events and health fairs.

How will the 50K be Used?

$ 30,000 Purchase two fuel-efficient vans
$ 5,000 Graphics and installation of van wraps
$ 4,000 Automobile insurance
$ 7,000 Average fuel costs per year
$ 3,600 Outreach materials (brochures, table top displays, supplies, etc.)
$ 400 GPS navigation systems
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