by Vicki Strong (Leiomyosarcoma Survivor) “You have leiomyosarcoma. It is very rare and very serious,” my oral surgeon told me. “You need an oncologist immediately.” I had a slightly different experience than many first diagnosed with sarcoma — I had actually heard of the disease. A friend of the family had leiomyosarcoma, but we were…
Pack the folding chairs and enjoy community time! We welcome you to this year’s Party in the Park (ing) Lot on Saturday, July 24 at the Mann Theaters Champlin Cinema 14 in Champlin MN. This year, we determined a drive-in movie was the best option for our community to gather safely this year. Space is…
Time to pause and celebrate In 2020, COVID-19 brought unique challenges to Rein in Sarcoma and our community. Even so, the team came together to ensure our community felt supported and had the resources needed to continue the mission. Between the Sarcoma Cancer Research Golf Classic, Party in the Park Virtual Event, the Fall Fundraiser Virtual…
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Kraig for his leadership over the past several years as the Chair of the Patient and Family Support Committee. Kraig will be stepping down from this role, but will continue to be an active member of the Rein in Sarcoma community.
While we recognize the difficult economic circumstances Covid has brought to many people and businesses, the decision has been made to move forward with silent auctions again in 2021 at both our summer and fall events. The good news is that there are key consumer sectors that have seen crazy growth and strong sales, so…
Michelle Kolling has worn many hats as a valued member of the Rein in Sarcoma community. Not only is Michelle a current RIS Board Member, but she has served as Red Flags Education Committee Co-Chair, and as a member of the strategic planning committee. Most recently, Michelle has focused her RIS volunteer time on patient…
Type of Sarcoma: Ewing SarcomaDate of Diagnosis: 2004Location: Jake Martell was a teacher, although he did not set out to be a teacher. He never intended to teach, but he was a teacher nonetheless. He was a teacher not because he had sayings you remembered or because he told the best stories or could summarize…
Kristine Nachbor’s journey to the Jan Maudlin Sarcoma Scholars program started with elephants. She planned to study them in West Africa, where she would spend two years completing her Master’s degree from Michigan Tech through a special Peace Corps program. During that time, she would conduct research and teach biology to students. While teaching in…
Saturday, April 17, 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. University of Minnesota 2021 Cancer Survivorship Virtual Conference The 15th Annual Cancer Survivorship Conference will be a virtual event with no in person elements. The event is a collaboration between Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota and M Health Fairview, and is an excellent opportunity for survivors,…
On February 10, 2021 rhabdomyosarcoma survivor, Conner O’Brien, and University of Minnesota orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Christian Ogilvie, shared their time with the class of 2022 physician assistant students from Bethel University via Zoom to bring forth awareness and education on sarcoma and the impact it may have on the medical provider. At the start of…
