David M. Walke

Gilda's Club of Westchester, operating as part of the Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT, is a nonprofit organization that provides free social and emotional support to individuals and families affected by cancer. The private company is based in White Plains, NY. The organization offers support groups, short-term counseling by licensed clinicians, educational workshops, healthy lifestyle activities, and community resource navigation. Specialized services are available for children, teens, and families, including age-appropriate support groups, counseling by child life specialists, school faculty education, and social events. Gilda's Club complements medical care with emotional support for patients, caregivers, survivors, and those living with loss. Additional resources include Gilda’s Pantry, which provides no-cost nutritious food and essentials to members facing treatment side effects or financial challenges. Programs are accessible both in-person and virtually. The organization also engages the community through volunteer and ambassador programs, including a youth committee for high school students, and offers corporate partnerships with sponsorship opportunities, employee support programs, educational webinars, volunteer days of service, and co-branding benefits.