Spring 2016...Three exciting opportunities for teens through Gilda’s Club NYC...

Three exciting opportunities for teens through Gilda’s Club NYC...

 

• Our 7^th Annual “It’s Always Something” Teen Essay Contest has launched.  This contest provides an opportunity for high school students to share stories about their cancer journey.  It is open to teens in grades 9-12, residing in New York City or Long Island, that have been impacted by cancer in any way-either they have it, had it, or know someone who has.  Finalist essays are scored by our panel of celebrity judges, all highly acclaimed young adult authors. 

BONUS: Teens that submit an essay by March 11, 2016 will automatically be entered in a raffle to win tickets to BLI’s Summer Jam Concert and a personal Meet & Greet with one of the celebrity performers!

 

• Writing Workshop Series for Teens: These workshops are open to teens that have been touched by cancer in any way-whether they have it, had it or know someone that has.  The format of each workshop includes reading an excerpt from a graphic novel or poem, viewing a film clip, painting, or photograph to prompt discussion and impromptu writing.  No homework!  Teens looking to explore experiences with other teens, who are passionate about art, film poetry or flash fiction, or are merely curious about expressing themselves and listening to others’ in spoken word and writing, are encouraged to attend. 

Facilitator: Graduate Students, Columbia University’s Narrative Medicine Program

Tuesdays: February 29; March 7, 21, 28; April 4 & 11

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

 

• Our Teens Connect program provides support to teens impacted by cancer in any way.  It is a weekly support group that is open to teens that are living with a personal cancer diagnosis, have a friend or loved one living with cancer, or have lost a friend or family member to cancer.  

 

The mission of Gilda’s Club is to support, educate, and empower cancer patients and their families.  Our free comprehensive program includes support groups, educational lectures, workshops and social events for everyone impacted.  Membership at Gilda’s Club NYC is free of charge.  

 

www.gildasclubnyc.org