Gildas Club South Florida

What Gildas Club South Florida does

Gilda's Club South Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1997 that provides free psychosocial support to people impacted by cancer in South Florida. The organization operates a single unified program model comprising seven core service modules: professionally-facilitated peer Support Groups, a Children & Family Program (including Noogieland play area and Teen Center), Healthy Lifestyle workshops (mind-body, nutrition, expressive arts), Educational Lectures, Social Activities, Care Coordination, and a Resources hub. Programs are delivered in person at the 15,000-square-foot Fort Lauderdale Clubhouse at 4850 W. Prospect Road and virtually via Zoom, and are open to cancer patients, survivors, family members, friends, caregivers, and children/teens at no cost. The organization reports serving more than 4,500–5,000 individuals annually across 882 programs with more than 8,000 annual program visits.

The service portfolio is delivered by licensed clinical staff and trained volunteers rather than a technology platform. Core products include weekly peer-facilitated support groups, monthly expert-led lectures on cancer-related topics, mind-body and lifestyle classes, and dedicated children/family programming. A Spanish-language initiative (Programa en Español) extends service delivery to Latino residents, and a Care Coordination function performs individualized needs assessments and resource referrals. Operational technology consists of an online member registration and event portal (gcsf.gnosishosting.net); no proprietary AI, software products, or patents are evidenced. Member access is gated only by a brief online or phone registration; no fee is required.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable contributions, not service fees. Streams include monthly individual giving (starting at $10/month), the Red Door Society corporate membership tier ($2,500+ annually, with 100+ corporate partners including AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, Exelixis, Baptist Health South Florida, Broward Health, Memorial Healthcare System), foundation and government grants (Community Foundation of Broward, United Way of Broward County, The Lasdon Family Foundation), planned/deferred giving (wills, bequests, charitable remainder trusts, stock donations), and signature fundraising events such as Race for Hope and Jet Cruise en Rouge. The organization is a local affiliate of Cancer Support Community (CSC), formed in 2009 by the merger of Gilda's Club Worldwide and The Wellness Community, with a network of 190+ locations; critically, "funds raised locally stay local," preserving operational autonomy. GTM is community-led: members are acquired via healthcare provider referrals (oncology nurse navigators and social workers at Memorial Cancer Institute and other systems), word-of-mouth within the cancer community, and digital channels (LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube). FY 2019-20 financials show $208,791 raised from events against 869 individual, corporate, and foundation donors.

Name

Gildas Club South Florida

Legal name

Gilda's Club of South Florida Inc.

Website

https://gildasclubsouthflorida.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gilda's Club South Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free psychosocial cancer support—including support groups, educational lectures, lifestyle workshops, and children's programming—to patients, survivors, families, and caregivers across South Florida via a Fort Lauderdale Clubhouse and virtual programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Chronic Condition Lifestyle Coaching (Non-Clinical) (HSADAGAH)

Keywords

• Cancer support services
• Psychosocial support programs
• Community cancer care
• Support group facilitation
• Nonprofit health support

Headquarters

HQ city

Lauderdale By The Sea

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monthly giving program starting at $10/month, plus one-time donations from individual supporters who contribute to keep programs free
2. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Corporate giving, event sponsorships, and Red Door Society memberships ($2,500+ annually) from companies including pharmaceutical, healthcare, and local businesses
3. Special Events: Annual signature events including Race for Hope, Jet Cruise en Rouge, Day of Research & Hope, and Live from South Florida generate fundraising revenue
4. Planned Giving: Deferred gifts through wills, bequests, charitable remainder trusts, retirement plan designations, life insurance, and stock donations
5. Foundation and Government Grants: Funding from foundations such as Community Foundation of Broward and other institutional donors

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gilda's Club South Florida provides free, professionally-facilitated psychosocial cancer support through a unified program of support groups, educational lectures, healthy lifestyle workshops, social activities, children's and family programming, and care coordination. All services are delivered at no cost to cancer patients, survivors, family members, friends, caregivers, and children/teens impacted by cancer, both in-person at the Fort Lauderdale Clubhouse and virtually via Zoom.

Product overview

Gilda's Club South Florida is a free, nonprofit cancer support community offering a unified program of psychosocial support services for anyone impacted by cancer. The organization operates as a single integrated program model consisting of seven core service modules: Support Groups (professionally-facilitated peer support), Children & Family Program (age-appropriate activities including Noogieland and Teen Center), Healthy Lifestyle (mind-body, nutrition, and exercise workshops), Educational Lectures (expert-led cancer education), Social Activities (community-building events), Care Coordination (resource and wellness coordination), and Resources (information hub with helpline and referrals). The program is complemented by a Spanish-language initiative (Programa en Español) and specialized offerings like the LBT Cancer Collaborative. All services are provided free of charge to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, family members, and children/teens, with programs delivered in-person at the Fort Lauderdale Clubhouse and via Zoom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Support Groups Weekly professionally-facilitated peer-based support groups for cancer patients, family members, friends, survivors, and those grieving a loss. Groups are offered in-person and via Zoom, covering various circumstances including diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment stages.
• Children & Family Program Age-appropriate support and educational activities for youth impacted by cancer, including Noogieland play area, Teen Center, Support & Play groups, Parent Chat networking groups, and monthly Family Fun Series events.
• Healthy Lifestyle Program Weekly and monthly classes led by professionals and skilled volunteers including mind-body practices (yoga, tai chi, meditation, qigong), expressive arts, nutrition workshops, and exercise classes.
• Educational Lectures Monthly lectures hosted at the Clubhouse and online featuring experts on cancer-related topics including diagnoses, treatments, side-effects, insurance, finances, legal issues, and nutrition.
• Social Activities Holiday parties and monthly themed social events including Valentine's Day Social, International Women's Day, Club Birthday Party, Thanksgiving Party, and Holiday Party designed to build community and belonging.
• Care Coordination (Participant Advocacy) Resource and wellness coordination providing complete review of strengths and needs, advocacy, information, referral services, and individualized family plans for cancer patients and their families.
• Programa en Español Spanish-language program providing culturally competent cancer support including support groups (Grupo de Apoyo), educational workshops, healthy lifestyle activities, and social connections facilitated by Spanish-speaking staff.
• LBT Cancer Collaborative Initiative launched in 2021 to strengthen and expand cancer prevention and support for Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender individuals through community awareness, targeted outreach, and healthcare partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced risk for depression and level of distress among members receiving supportive services
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HairClub for KidscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2023Gilda's Club South Florida partnered with HairClub for Kids to provide children suffering from hair loss with free non-surgical hair replacement devices tailored to each child's individual needs. This partnership addresses the emotional impact of hair loss on children with cancer, helping restore confidence and self-esteem.
• Red Door Society Corporate PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2022Over 100 corporate partners including pharmaceutical companies (AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, Exelixis), healthcare systems (Baptist Health South Florida, Broward Health, Memorial Healthcare System), and local businesses provide $2,500+ annual support through Red Door Society, sponsoring programs and events.
• LBT Cancer Collaborative / Group VictorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021In 2021, Gilda's Club South Florida launched an LBT Cancer Collaborative with LBT community and healthcare stakeholders, facilitated by Group Victory (human service consulting firm). The initiative strengthens cancer prevention and support for LBT individuals through community awareness, targeted outreach, and partnerships.
• Cancer Support Community (CSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Gilda's Club South Florida is an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community, the world's largest provider of professionally-led cancer support. This affiliation provides access to 30+ years of evidence-based programming expertise, research, national resources, and a network of 190+ locations. Funds raised locally stay local.
• Memorial Cancer Institute (MCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partner providing cancer care expertise and support for programming

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society: The largest U.S. cancer nonprofit with extensive patient support, lodging, transportation, and 24/7 helpline services; competes for donor dollars and overlaps with Gilda's Club's educational and emotional support scope.
• Livestrong Foundation: National nonprofit historically focused on supporting cancer survivors through navigation, emotional support, and educational resources; competes for fundraising and provides overlapping survivorship programming.
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Disease-specific cancer nonprofit offering peer support, education, and financial assistance; relevant peer in the cancer support category with overlapping fundraising partnerships (Blood Cancer United previously LLS is a known prior employer of Gilda's VP Development).
• Susan G. Komen (South Florida Affiliate): Breast cancer-focused nonprofit with active South Florida presence and community education/screening mission; overlaps with Gilda's Club's educational programming for a subset of the cancer population.
• Cancer Support Community (Global HQ): The parent network of 190+ affiliated clubs; provides the same professionally-led psychosocial support program model and runs the Cancer Support Helpline and Cancer Experience Registry used by Gilda's Club South Florida members.

Direct peers

• CancerCare: National nonprofit providing free counseling, support groups, education, and financial assistance to people affected by cancer; overlaps heavily with Gilda's Club on psychosocial support and educational programming.
• Gilda's Club New York City: Sister Gilda's Club affiliate operating under the same free psychosocial oncology model for cancer patients, families, and caregivers; most directly comparable in mission, programming, and affiliate structure.

Emerging players

• Camp Kesem (National): Provides free summer camps and ongoing support for children affected by a parent's cancer; comparable in mission around psychosocial support for children and families touched by cancer.

Others

• Memorial Sloan Kettering Counseling Center: Hospital-integrated psychosocial oncology program offering individual and group counseling, education, and integrative medicine; comparable clinical-support scope though embedded in a hospital rather than a freestanding nonprofit.

Regional players

• Ronald McDonald House Charities (South Florida): Provides family-centered lodging and support services for families with seriously ill children receiving treatment; analogous nonprofit model serving pediatric oncology-adjacent populations in the same South Florida geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GildasClubSFL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GildasclubSoFl
• Facebookfacebook.com/GildasClubSouthFlorida
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gilda%27s-club-south-florida
• Instagraminstagram.com/gildasclubsfl

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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