A Special Visit for Lilly at Gilda’s Club Fort Lauderdale
Lilly Badilly spent an evening with an extra special group of children with cancer at Gilda’s Club last night in Fort Lauderdale. The children’s program is called “Noogieland,” in honor of Staurday Night Live’s comedian, Gilda Radner, who died from ovarian cancer in 1989. The kids learned all about writing, reading and Costa Rica. Then we did a craft project – a decorated paper bird to hang. Thanks to one of our Corporate Partners (who wishes to remain anonymous) we were able to donate a book to each of the children who participated. Thank you, thank you, thank you TB!
I cannot say enough about what a wonderful place Gilda’s Club is to be and how dedicated the volunteers and staff members are there. If you are not familiar with this organization, Gilda’s Club is a completely free cancer support center – not only for those who are ill – but for all member of their families. Networking groups, lectures, workshops, specialized children’s and teen programs, and social events are all part of their programs. The South Florida location is housed in a gorgeous old mansion in the historic section of Fort Lauderdale along the Tarpon River. They rely upon donations to keep their indispensable services going. I cannot think of a better cause to support! I am sure that Gilda herself would be so proud of what the organization using her name has accomplished and how many lives it has touched. If you or anyone you know needs cancer support, check out the website to find locations near you.
I hope to be invited back soon to do more craft projects. Special thanks to Elisa Jones, Noogieland Manager, for inviting me.
Gilda’s Club of S Florida is housed in a most inviting historic house
I was greeted by a gorgeous peacock upon my arrival at Gilda’s Club
Sharing my character voices with the children
The children loved making paper birds
An adorable 5th grade girl shows me her blue bird.
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3 comments
Donna on February 27, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Very nice. Great cause. I was always a Gilda fan. What a great way to keep her memory alive and give support to those who need it.
Theresa A. Blain on February 27, 2010 at 11:25 pm
How wonderfully purposeful to use your gifted voice and vitality via Lilly Badilly to uplift these courageous and precious children!
Elisa Jones on March 1, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Dear Debbie:
On behalf of Gilda’s Club South Florida and myself I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for coming to Gilda’s Club and participating in Noogieland. These children come to Gilda’s Club for support during their cancer treatment journey. These children come to see that they are not alone and that there are other children who know exactly how they feel because they are going through the same thing. The children were so excited to have you (some had been waiting for weeks and kept asking me: “when is she coming?”). You brought so many smiles to these children’s faces and for that I am so grateful.
I can’t thank you enough for everything that you do. Thank you so much for caring about the families who are touched by cancer. It is gratifying to see a professional such as yourself giving freely of your time to assist our members who are living with cancer.
Sincerely,
Elisa Jones
Noogieland Manager