Monday, December 1, 2014

Simple DIY Christmas Garland

Spruce up your mantle, entryway, or even office space with this simple do-it-yourself Christmas Garland.

Steps:
  1. Download this free PDF for the Christmas Garland template:  Free Template 
  2. Cut out each letter
  3. Hole punch the top left and right corner of each letter
  4. Thread ribbon through each hole
  5. Hang accordingly

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Give Back & Ice Cream Social

Want to help Our Clubhouse?  Here's a simple way... and it involves ice cream!

Ice Cream Social at Our Clubhouse





















Help assemble simple, personalized Thank You cards that we will send to donors and supporters throughout the year.  Of course it won't be all work and no play; in order to keep production moving and energy up, we'll have a build your own sundae bar for all members to enjoy!

Register online: http://bit.ly/1la4tc7

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Mother's Day Brunch

Moms are treated extra special at this event where they'll receive FREE massages, manicures, makeovers & more!  Register online. 

Moms and their children (of any age) are invited to Our Clubhouse this Saturday afternoon for a special Mother's Day Event.

Mother's Day Brunch at Our Clubhouse









The kids (both young and old) will head back to the kitchen to prepare a delicious brunch for the mothers, while moms will enjoy an afternoon of pampering.

All moms are invited to a special beading workshop and will have the opportunity to enjoy makeovers, manicures, hand massages, and more! Spaces are limited so registration is required.


Register online by clicking here.

Monday, May 5, 2014

How to Get the Best Shirt Ever in Two Easy Steps

Want your very own Our Clubhouse t-shirt?  Want it for free?

Stop by Our Clubhouse (2816 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222) on Pittsburgh Day of Giving, Tuesday, May 6 from 9AM to 8PM, and use our computers to donate to the charity of your choice on pittsburghgives.org and we'll give you a shirt for free!

We'll also have cookies and refreshments for donors.

Our Clubhouse free shirt
Learn more by clicking here.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

30 Years Cancer Free - Marty's Story

This April, Marty Randal, a long-time Our Clubhouse member and supporter, celebrated 30 years of being cancer free.

In celebration of his anniversary, we are sharing his story in hopes that it inspires others who are battling cancer.

I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma when I was 17 years old.

During the next 8 months, I had a surgery to remove my spleen, six rounds of chemotherapy, and two rounds of radiation.  In my 20's, I watched two friends pass away from cancer, both also in their 20's.  My dad battled Myeloma for over four years before he passed in late 2005.

I walked into Our Clubhouse, then known as Gilda's Club Western PA, in February 2009 because I had heard about their warm and inviting Clubhouse.

Walking into Our Clubhouse was a way for me to rejoin the cancer community that I had never really left, as all of those who have been diagnosed can attest.  I was searching for more and better information on the treatment impacts as well as a way to fight this disease that takes so much.

I found that help at Our Clubhouse and have made lifelong friendships.  

Marty Randal and his mom at Our Clubhouse
Marty and his mom at Our Clubhouse.
To give back to an organization that has given me so much, I formed a group of young adults who raised funds to help all of those impacted by cancer and we raised over $75,000 since 2010. This effort, along with my active membership, has led me to join the Our Clubhouse Board.

Inspired by another member, I started a blog called Pittsburgh Perseverance which chronicles my cancer journey and the journey of other young adults. 

Until we find a cure for cancer, we need to support places like Our Clubhouse where people impacted by this disease can gather to cry, laugh, give advice, and share stories.

To continue to follow Marty's journey, check out his blog, Pittsburgh Perseverance pittperseverance.tumblr.com

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Pittsburgh Day of Giving at Our Clubhouse

Please join us for a very special Day of Giving at Our Clubhouse on May 6 from 9 AM to 8 PM! 
We welcome anyone to use our facility to donate to the cause of their choice. Refreshments and cookies will be provided.
Pittsburgh Day of Giving Our Clubhouse Cancer Support

- All donors who attend will receive a free t-shirt (while supplies last).

- The first 5 donors who donate at Our Clubhouse will receive a $15 gift card.







Any and all gifts from $25 up to $1,000 will receive a portion of the match pool. This mean any donation you make on PDOG will go even further! We are challenging YOU to help us raise even more than last year. 
Last year, you helped us raise $14,700, which went directly towards helping us continue to provide free programs to anyone touched by cancer. Will you help us eclipse last year's $14,700? 
For more information, visit our website: http://ourclubhouse.org/pittsburgh-day-giving

Monday, April 28, 2014

Camp Clubhouse for Kids Touched by Cancer

Camp Clubhouse is a one-week day camp held every summer at Our Clubhouse for children touched by cancer.  Children, ages 5 - 13, are invited to join us for a week full fun activites like art workshops, cooking classes, games, and much more!  
Teens, ages 14 and up, are welcome to attend as junior counselors and help with the day-to-day activites of Camp Clubhouse.
Camp Clubhouse is designed specifically for children impacted by a cancer diagnosis and offers special programs that provide children with opportunities to connect with each other. Parents get the day off, as the children may be at the Clubhouse during those days without their parent/guardians. 
Register by sending us the Camp Clubhouse Application or by contacting Krista at (412) 338-1919 or kburgbacher@ourclubhouse.org.
Deadline to register is June 20, 2014.  
Camp Clubhouse