We are excited to share that the 8th edition of the Sarcoma Patient Notebook is now available! The Rein in Sarcoma Patient Starter Notebook has gone through a major update for the 8th edition, starting with the name. This resource is now called Sarcoma Patient Guidebook…Take Charge of Your Sarcoma Story. This title gets to the heart of our mission,…
Help us raise the necessary funds to keep RIS going and growing. The Fall Fundraiser event is the largest fundraiser of the year for Rein in Sarcoma, generally raising over one third of our annual operating revenue. While the virtual event will help keep our sarcoma community safe, it will likely result in fewer donations than…
Rein in Sarcoma and Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota are excited to sponsor the Minnesota Sarcoma Research Conference 2021: Progress and Promise. The event will be held in person at the University of Minnesota CCRC building on Friday, October 22 from approximately 8:00 am- 3:00 pm. There will be a virtual option to attend…
Looking for additional support through your sarcoma journey? Join the Rein in Sarcoma-Circle of Support private Facebook page. It’s designed to connect sarcoma patients, survivors, and caregivers within the Upper Midwest region and provide support, share knowledge and experience, and raise awareness and advocacy. Community Guidelines: Members are encouraged to share their sarcoma experience, ask questions, share…
After lots of positive feedback from the first S&S event in January, we are excited to invite all RIS volunteers to the second Sip & Strategize event! We are planning to brainstorm various opportunities for RIS to expand via operations, patient support, education, and research. All RIS volunteers are welcome! Date: June 28, 2021 | Time: 5:00-7:00 pm Location: Wicked Wort Brewing…
Find support groups and organizations that allow patients and families going through sarcoma to find others who can relate to their hardships. Remember you are not alone in dealing with sarcoma—be sure to take advantage of any support systems in your community.
Rein in Sarcoma has received a $100,000 gift to establish the Hallie Anne Brown Sarcoma Educational Initiative. The gift was given by the Barbara Bradley Baekgaard Family Foundation through Todd and Kathy Brown, parents of Hallie Anne Brown, who died from Osteosarcoma at the age of 16. Because of this new initiative, RIS plans to work with medical…
Guy Guenthner Guy grew up in Wayzata, MN before attending Boston College, where he graduated with a B.S. in Biology and a minor concentration in Medical Humanities, Health, and Culture. He completed an honors thesis while at Boston College, researching the effects of chronic HIV infection on peripheral nerve degeneration. He also interned with Dr.…
This year the Winter Gathering focused on community member connectivity. Forty-eight people registered for our virtual January 31, Rein in Sarcoma Winter Gathering: Unmasking Hope: Embracing Sarcoma as a Teacher. Board members, Lisa Griebel and Michelle Kolling, led us with candid insight through a thoughtful discussion of what sarcoma teaches us. Participants connected in small…
New genetic mouse model allows for comprehensive analysis of drivers for osteosarcoma
