Gilda's Club Chicago to host cancer fundraisers
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Battling cancer is of course no laughing matter, but Gilda's Club is still trying to lighten the mood of going through treatment and fighting the disease - with laughter! The organization's name honors the memory of comedian Gilda Radner, who died from cancer in 1989. Gilda's Club is inviting everyone to two fun fundraisers to help its cause: Gildapalooza and the Agents of Hope Dinner.
Gilda's Club Chicago provides free psychosocial support to adults and children diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones, to help them through the treatment process.
Dan Olas, Gilda's Club board member and beneficiary, came into our ABC 7 Eyewitness News studio to tell us about the events and the organization's work in the Chicago community.
Gildapalooza
Thursday, June 26
7-10 p.m.
City Winery
1200 West Randolph St., Chicago
Ticket Prices:
$50 at this link
$55 at the door
Call 312-464-9900
Tuesday, June 24
Reception begins at 5:30 p.m.
Dinner follows at 6:30 p.m.
FourSeasons Hotel Chicago
120 East Delaware Place
Chicago
Tickets: start at $500
