Cancer Support Community
Denim Day funds will support the work of the Cancer Support Community. Backed by evidence that the best cancer care includes emotional and social support, the Cancer Support Community offers a wide range of free services to all people affected by cancer. By helping to complete the cancer care plan, the Cancer Support Community continues to optimize patient care by providing essential, but often overlooked, services including support groups, counseling, education and healthy lifestyle programs.
In July 2009, The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club joined forces to become the Cancer Support Community. Today, the Cancer Support Community provides the highest quality emotional and social support through a network of nearly 50 local affiliates, more than 100 satellite locations and online. To find a community-based center in your area, visit cancersupportcommunity.org.
The Cancer Support Community is led by Kim Thiboldeaux, President & CEO. Aside from her work with CSC, Kim serves in numerous leadership roles in the cancer and health care communities including: founding board member of ENACCT (Education Network to Advance Cancer Clinical Trials) and member of the National Advisory Board of the American Psycho-Oncology Society (APOS).
Kim is the co-author of The Total Cancer Wellness Guide and host of Frankly Speaking About Cancer, an award-winning internet talk radio show aired weekly on VoiceAmerica.com.