20 YEARS OF FACING CANCER TOGETHER
For 16 years as Gilda’s Club Seattle and 4 years as Cancer Pathways, we have provided deep and far-reaching support for cancer patients, survivors, their caregivers, and family members so that no one has to face cancer alone.
Over the past 20 years, we’ve envisioned a world where no one faces cancer alone. We’ve been a champion of those touched by cancer –kids and adults– standing by them as they celebrate their lives, share their stories, connect with others with similar experiences and grieve the loss of loved ones. We’ve partnered with local organizations to support people impacted by cancer.
We’ve been a leader in empowering and educating teens on healthy behavior and choices that can reduce their cancer risk and improve health. We’ve provided a platform for teens to wield the power of the pen to change the world so we can better understand each person’s encounter with cancer. Our cancer survivor events create lifelong memories and friendships for families.
2021 is Cancer Pathways’ (formerly Gilda’s Club Seattle) 20th year, and we remain committed to changing the world for those facing the impact of cancer.
This year, we honor 20 years of serving the cancer community with your help. If you have photos or a story to share, email Anna at [email protected]g.
Grand Opening, May 7th, 2002: From left to right: Cancer survivor, longtime volunteer, and dear friend, Kristen Johnson St. Goddard, Founder and Executive Director Anna Gottlieb, cancer survivor and Board President Nicole Pasternack
Recent News
Throughout 2021, we will be adding stories, photos, and videos about our 20th Anniversary and how we got here. You can read all of our news by visiting our Newsroom. View our most recent articles here, or browse the stories listed below.
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In their words
“Despite the pandemic, they are fulfilling the mission. It’s an important part of the Seattle community and even beyond the Seattle community. It is important people know it’s there and everyone supports it. Everything is free, but free is very expensive. It makes the lives of so many people that much better, so it’s important to support it. It’s a vital part of many, many peoples’ lives.”
“For 20 years, Cancer Pathways has been educating and supporting thousands of people of all ages in the Pacific Northwest. We have been so privileged to have this amazing organization, and its leader, Anna Gottlieb, in our community! Congratulations Cancer Pathways, on celebrating 20 years of serving hope and caring to so many.”
“Helping Anna open Gilda’s Club Seattle, now Cancer Pathways, volunteering for the organization, participating in the family grief support group, leading the Gilda’s Music Monday Group, and a few times dressing up as Roseanne Roseannadanna are some of my absolute fondest memories. Great people. Great times. All while helping others not face cancer alone.”
“[Cancer Pathways] supports so many people in so many ways. We love supporting it. It’s nice to know that it’s there when we need it, and we tell friends about it all the time. It just feels really good to be a part of it. We feel so honored to go to that teen writing contest every year, to see those kids. It is such a loving place.”
“Gilda’s Club put a human face on cancer. It showed me there’s a deeply human side to cancer. It’s not all hospitals and IVs and chemotherapy. It touches everyone in a deeply personal way. I don’t know of any other organization that offers what Gilda’s Club offers.”
“We were so taken by the warm space, the kind staff, and the philosophy that we were always welcomed, not tied to a schedule, and services were free. Most important was GCS’s recognition that the entire family, not just the patient, needed support. It created a safe space for us to connect with others with similar experience.”
The Day the Earth Shook
by Ron Villa (3rd-ever member of Gilda’s Club Seattle, now Cancer Pathways)
A personal story
by Philip Lee: “Most important was GCS’s recognition that the entire family, not just the patient, needed support. It created a safe space for us to connect with others with similar experience.”
An Essay by Elizabeth Robichaud
“If you had told me that one of the happiest days of my life would occur as my only child was dying of cancer, I would not have believed you.”
20th Anniversary Commemorative Mug
In honor of our 20th Anniversary year, Cancer Pathways will be gifting a beautiful ceramic mug (pictured) to the first 200 individuals who donate at the $200 level or above.
Thank you to our 20th Anniversary Sponsors
Leadership Sponsors
In honor of our 20th year, Alliant Private Client has issued a $20,000 Match Challenge. Your gift will help Cancer Pathways continue to provide cancer support navigation services, counseling, support groups, community events, educational forums, teen education, wellness classes, kids camp, and workplace support, with over 80% of our revenues spent on programs.
Because of you, we can continue to support families impacted by cancer for another 20 years to come.
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Ways to Help
You can support our mission in many ways; donating funds, in-kind gifts, offering your services or professional expertise – or even just spreading the word about Cancer Pathways. We are grateful for whatever you can give in support of families touched by cancer.