We invite you to join us for the Minnesota Sarcoma Research Conference 2024, a hybrid event sponsored by Rein in Sarcoma (RIS) and the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota. This year, conference attendees will have the option of attending either virtually via Zoom, or in-person at the Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building on the University of Minnesota…
Eligible Thrivent clients – Be sure to direct 2023 Thrivent Choice Dollars® before 3/31/24. And, please keep our organization in mind – we are so thankful for your support. For more info or to direct Choice Dollars®, call 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice.” Or click here: Thrivent Choice | Thrivent
Emma Smrekar was born on April 14, 2003 to Lindsey and Scott Smrekar. One thing you need to know is Emma was absolutely determined from the time she was young. She would not give up until she got it right, no matter what it was. Emma was a gifted photographer, artist, athlete, and student. She…
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…
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…
