It was a warm and beautiful February afternoon, both inside and outside, for the 2024 Winter Gathering: Make it Happen. We came together as a community to connect with old and new friends and share wishes and dreams for the future. Attendees were lead by Karie Amstutz, LMFT, ATR, through a personal vision board activity…
Many sarcoma patients/survivors want to share their experience so others know they’re not alone. These stories also help raise awareness of sarcoma cancer, which will lead to an increase in sarcoma survivors. We invite you to tell your sarcoma story as a patient, survivor, or someone who has lost a loved one to sarcoma. Rein…
Sarcoma has hit the Rogers Youth Hockey Association hard over the past few years, starting with the parent of 2 youth players getting diagnosed and eventually losing the battle to Epithelioid Sarcoma. This was followed by 2 youth players receiving the diagnoses of Rhabdomyosarcoma and Ewing’s Sarcoma. Thankfully, these players have finished treatments and are…
Save the Date: for the annual Rein in Sarcoma Research Symposium on March 28, 2024. Some of the researchers presenting include: This symposium will be facilitated by Dr. Brenda Weigel, U of M and Dr. David Largaespada, U of M. Additional details and registration coming soon!
We extend a heartfelt thank you to Valeria Lopez Torres as she steps away from the RIS Board of Directors. Her support and leadership have left a lasting impression. Valeria shared her talents with RIS in many ways. She was a member of PR/Marketing Committee, using her graphic design, photography and videography skills to help…
Celebrate RIS’s Named Fund Honorees. You will also see their stories throughout November in Rein in Sarcoma’s social media and highlighted on the Named Funds page of our website. RIS Named Funds help sustain and support Rein in Sarcoma’s mission and help “Increase awareness. Increase survivors.” If you’d like to make a donation to the…
As I sit here reflecting on the incredible successes and impact of so many African Americans throughout history and still today, I ask myself, “What does Black History Month have to do with Sarcoma?” As the Executive Director at Rein in Sarcoma, one thing that I am continually reminded of is the fact that African…
