The West Side Walk for Gilda’s is happening Saturday, September 26. Register to walk with us today!
Special Events
Get involved with one of our special events!
To serve the thousands of members who rely on our cancer and grief emotional health support each year, we host numerous events that celebrate our members, educate the community, showcase the unique support services we provide and sometimes raise critical funds for our free program. Whether you’re looking to put the FUN in fundraising or learn more about our support community, there’s something for everyone.
Help ensure no one has to navigate cancer or grief on their own. The West Side Walk is a community wide display of support for Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids. While there is no fee to register, friends, families and coworkers who walk alongside each other are encouraged to fundraise for Gilda’s FREE cancer and grief program. Save to date to join us at next year’s walk on Saturday, September 26. Register Today!
Halloween Noogiefest is back Saturday, October 24. This event invites all children and their families in community to a FREE Halloween spooktacular afternoon of fun. Halloween Noogiefest is open to the public and kids of all ages and their families can participate in friendly ghoulish games, crafts, activities and enjoy creepy cuisine. Stay tuned for more information on next year’s event.
River Bank Run for Gilda’s
Run with purpose and support Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids!
Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids is honored to be chosen as a 2027 Amway River Bank Run Charity Partner. We’re excited to bring together a network of runners who support our free cancer and grief healthcare programs. Join us on May 8, 2027 for the annual River Bank Run and fundraise for Gilda’s along the way!
Gilda’s LaughFest, the nation’s first-ever community-wide festival of laughter, has quickly earned a reputation for being one of the nation’s marquee events for both participants and artists. LaughFest was created by Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids and launched in March 2011 to celebrate laughter for the health of it, the festival features stand-up, improv, showcases and a variety of seriously funny stuff. LaughFest 2026 was hosted March 11-15, stay tuned for more details. Read More
The 2026 Red Door Gala was hosted at Fredrick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park on Wednesday, March 25. Celebrating 25 years of free cancer and grief support for our community, and featured Tammy Pescatelli and Brad Upton Learn more.
We will be hosting our 2026 Gilda’s Club Open Monday, June 22, at the beautiful Kent Country Club. Thank you to everyone who came out in 2025, it was a very successful day and we look forward to our 2026 event. Read More
Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids is proud to announce the launch of our first annual 9-hole golf outing, building on the success of our Gilda’s Club Open happening Monday, June 1, at Railside Golf Club, presented by BHS insurance. This new event is designed to increase accessibility and engagement, offering additional opportunities for participants and sponsors alike. Read More.
A FREE annual day camp for children ages 5-11 impacted by cancer or grief, Camp Sparkle brings together children journeying life’s tough stuff to explore ways of coping with cancer or grief that support overall emotional health.
