Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado, an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community, will launch Community Gives Day on Monday.

The demand for the organization’s free services – including emotional assistance, nutrition and healthy lifestyle guidance, education, navigation, digital resources and more – is at an all-time high.

The date coincides with the birthday of “Saturday Night Live” star Gilda Radner, whose cancer experience inspired the creation of Gilda’s Club. In 2009, Gilda’s Clubs and The Wellness Community merged to form the Cancer Support Community.

In 2021, Community Gives Day enables individuals to support their local CSC or Gilda’s Club affiliate, with all gifts translating into free support and services for people affected by cancer.

Supporters who donate before 6 p.m. Monday will be invited to a special live virtual block party happening that day featuring a celebrity musical performance. Those who donate after 6 p.m. will receive a link to the on-demand replay.

To make a donation, visit www.cancersupportswco.org or call 403-3711.