Hal Shapiro, of Scarsdale, NY, is the current senior director of Winick Realty Group, LLC. A prominent and enthusiastic real estate professional, Hal Shapiro also supports his local Gilda’s Club in Scarsdale, NY.

1. Meet Noogieland: A Supportive
Environment for Children with
Cancer
Hal Shapiro, Scarsdale, NY

2. Introduction
 Hal Shapiro, of Scarsdale, NY, is the current senior
director of Winick Realty Group, LLC. A prominent and
enthusiastic real estate professional, Hal Shapiro also
supports his local Gilda’s Club in Scarsdale, NY.
Gilda’s Club is a national non-profit organization
dedicated to “support, educate, and empower cancer
patients and their families.” Gilda’s Club was founded in
response to the death of prominent New York comedian
Gilda Radner, who died of ovarian cancer in 1989. The
club focuses on providing a supportive and
understanding community for cancer patients and their
families during their struggle. The organization also
continues its support after the person with cancer has
either gone into remission or passed, understanding that
the effects of cancer have long-term and non-physical
consequences as well.

3. Noogieland
 Gilda’s Club also offers an exclusive program just for
children and teens who are undergoing cancer
treatments or have either lost or have a relative with
cancer. The program for children, affectionately titled
“Noogieland,” provides a space for children to meet
peers experiencing the same issues in a relaxed
atmosphere, and includes “Noogie Nights,” study
meet-ups, and the week-long “Camp Sparkle.” For
teens, Gilda’s Club offers a multitude of social
activities, as well as discussions, workshops, and an
essay contest that encourages the teens to be open
about their experiences and hardships. To find out
more, visit gildasclubnyc.org.