Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club Rochester

🏈 Ready, set, BID! 💙💛

The Heroes Ball ’26 Auction is officially underway, and there are some incredible items waiting for their next owner! From unforgettable experiences to sports memorabilia, local favorites, jewelry, and more, these are just a few of the items you can bid on.

Start bidding: https://heroesball26.givesmart.com

💙 Moving beyond treatment can come with its own set of challenges, emotions, and questions.

Cancer Transitions® is a free, 4-week workshop designed to help cancer survivors navigate the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care.

Topics include:
✨ Getting Back to Wellness
💙 Emotional Health
🥗 Eating Well & Staying Active
🩺 Medical Management Beyond Cancer

📅 October 5–26
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 In person at CSC Rochester or online

Sessions are 90 minutes and designed to provide support, information, and tools for life after treatment.

📞 To learn more or register: (585) 423-9700
📧 [email protected]

🗣️ Ask the Expert: Medication Safety & Addiction

Join CSC Rochester for our next Ask the Expert discussion featuring Jennifer Faringer, M.S.Ed., CPP-G, Director of NCADD-RA.

Jennifer will discuss medication safety and addiction, including prevention, support, and community resources.

📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026
🍽️ Dinner: 5:30 PM
🎤 Presentation: 6:00 PM
💻 Offered virtually on Zoom
📍 CSC Rochester, 255 Alexander Street

This is a FREE program. Registration is required, with the option to attend in person or virtually.

👉 Register at cscrochester.org/events

👻🎃 Get ready for a spooktacular night at CSC! 🎃👻

Join us for our Halloween Costume Party — a fun-filled evening for youth and families! Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy trick-or-treating, dinner, games, and plenty of Halloween fun. 🕷️🍬🧡

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 255 Alexander St, Rochester

🧙‍♀️ Costumes encouraged!
🍬 Trick or Treating
🍽️ Dinner
🎲 Games
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Youth & family event

Come join us for a night of spooky fun, sweet treats, and community! 🧡🕸️

Register at👉 cscrochester.org/events

🍂 Family fun is coming to Wickham Farms! 🎃🐄

Join CSC Rochester for a fun-filled day at Wickham Farms on Monday, October 12th , with no school for Columbus Day!

Enjoy the farm, games, activities, animals, pumpkins, and plenty of family fun. Come for an hour or stay for the whole day! 🍁

📅 Monday, October 12, 2026
📍 Wickham Farms | 1315 Sweets Corners Rd., Penfield, NY
⏰ Barnyard Hours: 10 AM–7 PM
🎟️ Tickets must be picked up between 10–11 AM at the main ticket counter.
🍎 Food & drinks are not included, but members may purchase them separately.

👉 Register at cscrochester.org/events

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🏈 GET READY TO BID! 🏈

The Heroes Ball 2026 Silent Auction is going LIVE soon! 🔥

Trips. Experiences. Sports. Dining. Jewelry. And SO much more! 🎟️✈️💎

Whether you’re joining us on October 9 or bidding from home, you won’t want to miss these incredible items! Get Tickets at www.cscrochester.org/heroesball

👀 The auction link is coming soon—stay tuned!

❤️ Every bid helps Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club Rochester ensure no one faces cancer alone.

🎰🖤 GIVE $5, GET $10! ❤️
Looking for a fun way to support a great cause? Join us Saturdays in October from 10AM–3PM at Del Lago Resort & Casino for a special fundraiser benefiting Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club Rochester!

💰 Donate $5 and receive $10 in Free Play!
❤️ 100% of proceeds benefit Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club Rochester.

Simply visit the promotional area, make your donation, and receive your free-play voucher. It’s a win for a great cause! 🎰

📅 Saturdays in October
⏰ 10AM–3PM
📍 Del Lago Resort & Casino

Come play, give back, and support local families impacted by cancer! ❤️

Busy weekend and excited to be part of it all! Our Associate Board volunteered at the Rochester Half Marathon while two more of our volunteers manned an information table at Wilmot Cancer Institute's Warrior Weekend distributing materials on the support and resources Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club Rochester offers cancer patients and families.

🏃‍♀️💙 Rise & shine, Rochester!

Some of our Associate Board members were up early and ready to cheer on the runners at Water Stop #1 of the Rochester Half Marathon! 🙌

We’re so lucky to have a group of volunteers who continue to show up, give back, and support our community. Thank you for your time, energy, and dedication to CSC Rochester and beyond! 💙
We couldn’t do it without you! 👏

Earlier this week our Latinos Unidos Contra Cáncer (LUCC ) group celebrated the start of Hispanic Heritage Month.

LUCC members are often seen out in the community representing Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club. Volunteers assist in disseminating information about health screenings and cancer resources.

Learn more https://cscrochester.org/community-outreach/outreach-groups