Rein in Sarcoma was the lucky beneficiary of a remarkably successful fundraising drive by Rogers Youth Hockey Association in January. With the inspired leadership of hockey mom Kari Como, RYHA raised over $12,000! With two current players currently or recently in sarcoma fights and the beloved dad of two more taken by sarcoma, the community…
How nice it was to connect in-person with our Rein in Sarcoma community for our annual Winter Gathering at Bachman’s at the end of January. Ted Bowman, a local consultant, educator and author shared his knowledge and expertise on the topic of Living with Ambiguity: Losses, Hopes and Future Stories. His presentation offered something for…
Energy in the room was high as four different ensembles played, joined forces and mixed throughout the night with a lively and loving show of holiday favorites! Kids and Parents were dancing in the aisles at KJ’s Hideaway in Downtown Saint Paul. Service staff took great care of patrons. Community member Miranda Mead shared the…
Over 250 attendees were witness to the beauty and tribute to those who have left us far too soon, and the energy and inspiration of the Thrivors among us… those who have survived and thrived. From the motivating words of keynote speaker, Mark Herzlich, who overcame sarcoma to become a Super Bowl champion, to Thrivors…
The Rein in Sarcoma Excellence in Education Award was presented to Denis Clohisy, MD at the RIS Fall Fundraiser. Dr. Clohisy was selected by the RIS Red Flags Education Committee (a team of volunteers committed to advancing the educational mission of Rein in Sarcoma) for his long-standing support of our sarcoma community and the mission…
It was great to see everyone back at Como Park! Thanks to the more than 400 people who joined us for Party in the Park! It was great to come together for the first time in-person at Como Park since 2019. It was wonderful to connect with others, enjoy activities and raise funds to support sarcoma cancer awareness and…
It was another successful day of golf at Edinburgh, USA on June 7. Of course, pretty much any day spent golfing can be called a successful one, and when mild weather, a well-planned course, and high-spirited golfers come together for a great cause, the results can be especially good. That happened this year, with 129…
On Sunday May 15, 2022, the Rein in Sarcoma community hosted our first annual Ninja Anywhere: Rochester event dedicated to raising funds for sarcoma research and building community relationships. The event was held at the Little Thistle Brewery in Rochester, MN. The gathering was completely in-person and outdoors, celebrating the persistence and hard work of…
The Patient and Family Support Committee hosted the 2022 Rein in Sarcoma’s Winter Gathering on January 30. Sue Stanek, Ph.D., Founder of Inspiring Results, shared her personal story of The Art of the Swerve and attendees were able to connect with others affected by sarcoma. The presentation was recorded and is presented below. We hope…
As a sarcoma survivor, Ben Cook-Feltz generously thought of Rein in Sarcoma as a proceeds recipient for his album release party and holiday show on December 12 at the Icehouse in Minneapolis. In November of 1986, six-year-old Ben was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma. After nearly two years of treatment for his aggressive sarcoma, Ben went through chemotherapy with surgery to remove his nose. Ben has worn a prosthesis ever since. He was declared cancer-free (NED) in March of 1990.
