About Us
Our beginning
Cancer Pathways was formerly Gilda’s Club Seattle – named in honor of Gilda Radner, who, when describing the emotional and social support she received when she had cancer, called for such places of participation, education, hope and friendship to be made available for people with cancer and their families and friends everywhere. The New York flagship facility, with its International Training Center, opened in June of 1995.
Anna Gottlieb, our Executive Director, saw an article in People Magazine on a rainy Seattle afternoon many years ago about the first Gilda’s Club opening in New York City. She was so intrigued by the family focus and the humor that went along with a cancer support community that she went to NY to see it for herself.
She was so convinced that this wonderful program was needed in Seattle that she spent the last 19 years pursuing this dream. Anna says, “This has been a journey filled with much love, dedication, passion and commitment on the parts of so many. It has been a privilege and honor to play a small part of this incredible team.” We officially opened the doors to our clubhouse in 2001 and have been continually growing, adapting, and walking alongside people with cancer ever since.
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Board of Directors
David Raney
Board President
Sound Community Bank
Anne Bryant
Secretary
Physicians Insurance A Mutual Insurance Co.
John Garner
Treasurer
Community Volunteer
Alec Brindle
Community Volunteer
Molly Hill
Community Volunteer
Anthony Tippins
Community Volunteer
Samatra Doyle
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Bryce Fisher
Merrill Lynch
Brian Jaffe
Cushman & Wakefield
Beth Ginsberg
Stoel/Rives
Paul Okerlund
Sound Talent LLC
Karen Waalkes
Community Volunteer
Sherri Bush
BeiGene
Mary-Lou Misrahy
Physicians Insurance A Mutual Insurance Co.
Sarah Goodman
Community Volunteer
Katherine Kronmal
Swedish Cancer Institute
Financials
Review Cancer Pathways’ most recent audited financials. For any other financial questions, please email Anna Gottlieb.
Cancer Pathways Federal Tax ID: 91-1742315
Cancer Pathways has earned a 2023 Platinum Seal of Transparency on Guidestar.
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Facing cancer together requires deep and far reaching support for patients, survivors, their families, and caregivers when they need it most. Through your support, we are able to offer these services all free of charge, so that no one faces cancer alone.
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Spotlights
Getting to know our Golf Tournament with Dave Raney
With golf on the horizon, Cancer Pathways’ Shayla Ring and Board President Dave Raney sat down to talk tournament. Get to know what the annual Bryce Fisher Golf Tournament is all about, its impact over the last decade-and-a-half, and what we’re looking forward to most...
Nine Tips for Talking to Kids about Cancer
We understand how difficult it can be to navigate and mentally process a cancer diagnosis on your own, let alone bringing children into the conversation. In our 30th podcast episode, our host Lauren Bineau sat down with our licensed clinical oncology social worker...
Meet Yoga Instructor and Breast Cancer Survivor Rosie Townsend
Cancer Pathways' Shayla Ring sits down with guest yoga instructor Rosie Townsend. They discuss her journey with yoga and breast cancer. Tell me a bit about your personal journey. What drew you to yoga in the first place? I took my first yoga class back in the early...
