MAQUOKETA, IOWA (March 9, 2022) — Gilda’s Club is excited to announce a camping adventure called Camp Genesis. This specialty camp is a collaborative effort with Gilda’s Club, Camp Shalom, and Genesis Cancer Care Institute.
IOWA FALLS, IOWA (March 1, 2022) — Live Healthy Iowa (LHI) is partnering with twelve communities across Iowa to host the 8th annual Live Healthy Iowa 5K. The events, scheduled for Saturday, April 23, will be held in Anamosa, Bondurant, Carroll, Decorah, Dickinson County, Dike, Fort Dodge, Hancock County, Sergeant Bluff, Sibley, Spencer, and Storm Lake. A virtual option is also being offered.
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 1, 2022) — Children a little nervous about getting their COVID-19 vaccination will find a fluffy, four-legged supporter during the Rock Island County Health Department’s monthly Saturday clinic on March 5.
MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 1, 2022) — Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is excited to announce that we are introducing a monthly support group for individuals with prostate cancer. A portion of each group will be a presentation with time to discuss afterward. This group is open to people with a current prostate-cancer diagnosis, survivors, significant others, spouses, care-givers, and care-partners.
DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 23, 2022) — Living with cancer can be an isolating experience, especially as a young adult. Please join Gilda’s Club Chicago and Gilda’s Club Quad Cities starting Thursday, March 3–Thursday, April 14, 7PM, for a one-hour virtual four-part series. Learn more about the issues that affect you, your cancer journey, and your overall wellness. Partners, spouses, or significant others are welcome!
MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 17, 2022) — EveryChild, the non-profit formerly known as the Child Abuse Council, is expanding its mental-health training for teachers this year, part of its proactive efforts to reach more children, families, and early-childhood educators.
MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 14, 2022) — Red Cross volunteers responded to two home fires in the Quad Cities and West Central Illinoisfrom February 7 through today. Volunteers responded to incidents in Galesburg (Illinois) and Alexis (Illinois).
JOHNSTON, IOWA (February 1, 2022) — Iowa schools have the opportunity to receive a new water-bottle filling-station through the Rethink Your Drink program, funded by the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation. Selected schools will have an old drinking fountain replaced with a new Elkay water-bottle filling-station.
MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 27, 2022) — Don’t let the cold winter weather stop your fitness goals. Stretch yourself with Zoom Chair Yoga, a weekly, 45-minute virtual class hosted by the Moline Public Library. Classes are available Thursdays, February 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 11AM upon registration.
MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 15, 2021) — Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is inviting anyone impacted by cancer to become more Digitally Empowered™ by completing an online class to help participants become more confident using technology.
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