September 25, 2018 (Davenport, Iowa) – Calling all Quad City divas! Diamonds & Divas, the popular ladies’ night out event, is back! Join Gilda’s Club Quad Cities and NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative on Thursday, September 27 at Jumer’s Casino & Hotel for a night filled with pampering stations, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, chocolate fountain and a whole lot of fun!

Feb. 14, 2018 (Davenport, Iowa) – Come dressed as your favorite “Saturday Night Live” character as we celebrate Gilda Radner and her vision of providing free support, laughter and hope to those who have been impacted by cancer during the 19th annual Gilda’s Run for Laughs presented by UnityPoint Health-Trinity in the District of Rock Island on Saturday, April 28 beginning at 8am.

Gilda’s Club Quad Cities CEO Sally Werner was promoted to Senior Vice President of Affiliate Relations at Cancer Support Community, of which Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is an affiliate.
Joy McMeekan, Gilda’s Club Development Director, was named Interim Executive Director in October 2017. After an extensive external and internal candidate search, the Board of Directors named McMeekan CEO of Gilda’s Club Quad Cities effective February 19, 2018.

March 21, 2018 (Davenport, Iowa) – The force is strong for this trivia night. Put your “Star Wars” knowledge to the test and join Gilda’s Club as they host a “Star Wars” themed trivia night on Friday, May 4 at the Knights of Columbus, 1111 W 35th St. Davenport!

Feb. 16, 2018 (Muscatine, Iowa) – Gilda’s Club will host its fourth annual Runway Red Benefit on Sunday, February 25, 2018 from 2 – 4 pm at The Rendezvous (3127 Lucas Street, Muscatine, IA). The event includes a style show, light hors d’oeuvres, wine and raffle drawings.

Gilda’s Club Quad Cities hosts 19th annual Gilda’s Run for Laughs Presented by UnityPoint Health - Trinity on Saturday, April 28

Talent Submission Deadline – Thursday, Feb. 22

Feb. 6, 2018 (Davenport, Iowa) – The Genesis Cancer Care Institute is proud to welcome Mandy Harvey and Preacher Lawson to the stage for the 9th annual Intimate Conversations fundraiser to benefit Gilda’s Club Quad Cities on Friday, April 6. Lawson, a comedian from Orlando, Florida, was a 2017 top 10 finalist on America’s Got Talent while Harvey took 4th place on the same stage as she used her ukulele to perform original songs during the competition.

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