Gilda's Club
Story Matters: Volunteer Ann Videtich says LaughFest brings a spotlight on Grand Rapids
by (GRTV)
Submitted 03-10-2015 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. This story was...
Story Matters: Angēla Essick Dykes restores joy through Laughter Yoga
by (GRTV)
Submitted 03-10-2015 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. This story was...
Story Matters: LaughFest festival director Joanne Roehm shares special memories
by (GRTV)
Submitted 03-09-2015 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. This story was...
Story Matters: Faithful attendee, volunteer says "everybody needs LaughFest"
by (GRTV)
Submitted 03-09-2015 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. This story was...
Gilda's Club Camp Sparkle hits 10 year anniversary
by (kendravanderlip)
Submitted 08-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Gilda’s Club, a local nonprofit organization that aids in cancer support and grief counseling, runs a summer camp called Camp Sparkle. Camp Sparkle is aimed at children entering into kindergarten and up to the fifth grade. On Tuesdays this...
Cub reporters enjoy LaughFest
by (Andy Angelo Pre...)
Submitted 04-03-2013 under NONPROFITS
The Press Club now has two levels for our young journalists. Students start out as cub reporters, and work toward full reporter status in the Andy Angelo Press Club. Cub reporters who have published 10 stories on The Rapidian are then graduated to...
Catalyst Radio: Gilda's Club's 2nd annual LaughFest kicks off March 8
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 03-02-2012 under NONPROFITS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW LaughFest was a bold fundraising move for Gilda's Club Grand Rapids last year to create an alternative funding stream for the nonprofit that...
Serious Funny Business
by (Suzanna LaCroix)
Submitted 03-25-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Bill Cosby landed in private jet at the Grand Rapids airport. A LaughFest host and a driver greeted him, then tried to respect his privacy in case he was not interested in chatting. However, he ...
LaughFest's Bra Auction: A Creative, Supportive Event for Gilda's Club
by (LisaRoseGR)
Submitted 03-09-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Whether you are a woman who prefers your bra to be adorned with sparkles or prefer it just plain taupe or prefer no bra at all -- it won’t matter on Monday, March 14 when both women and men pack the Crush cocktail lounge at The B.O.B. for the...
Catalyst Radio: Gilda's Club
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 03-04-2011 under NONPROFITS
Joanne Roehm joins us from Gilda's Club of Grand Rapids, which helps those affected by cancer through their grief journeys. She previews LaughFest, a week-long fundraising bash involving 30 venues, 50 artists, 110 free activities and additional...