Rein in Sarcoma attended the School Nurse Organization of Minnesota (SNOM) Annual Conference on November 5 with an educational display. The RIS display, staffed by volunteer Charlie Gerk, aimed to raise awareness, provide sarcoma education, and share pediatric sarcoma stories. The resources emphasized the importance of early and accurate diagnoses. It also outlined the red flags…
Description: Throughout life, we inevitably encounter unexpected challenges that are out of our control. These challenges cause us to swerve, work to regain our bearings, and continue the journey. This session shares the inspiring and practical ways to manage the art of the swerve – becoming better because of, not in spite of, the challenges we face. …
The Patient and Family Support Committee hosted the 5th Annual Rein in Sarcoma Remembers event on October 23. The event provided space for those who have lost someone to a sarcoma cancer to make connections with others who have experienced loss, and to reflect on special memories of their loved ones. At this year’s event, family…
Rein in Sarcoma and Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota are excited to sponsor the 2022 Minnesota Sarcoma Research Conference: Progress and Promise. The symposium will feature talks from leaders in sarcoma research and a poster session with sarcoma research projects from graduate students. The event will be a forum for researchers to share findings with…
Rein in Sarcoma is holding a Ninja Anywhere obstacle course fundraiser at The Little Thistle Brewery in Rochester, MN on May 15, 2022, to raise funds for sarcoma research. We need your help organizing and carrying out this event. Not all volunteer tasks require you to be in Rochester. Volunteer Needs Solicit sponsorships from Rochester businesses and surrounding areas (including the Twin…
Back in 2004 when Rein in Sarcoma awarded its first $10,000 research grant, it felt like a giant step along an uncharted path. Looking back, it now seems the initial $10,000 ‘seed’ has grown into a tall, broad, bright sunflower. That first grant funded research overseen by Logan Spector, Ph.D., director of the Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Research at the…
November is National Family Caregiver Month! Caregivers are a critical part of any sarcoma team. They provide support and unconditional love as they care for their loved one. However, caregivers also face challenges themselves. Brenda Schurhamer, caregiver for her husband Mike, shares her experience as a caregiver in hopes of helping others. In 2006, Mike had soreness in his calf and visited his chiropractor and massage therapist.…
Bring Help to People with Sarcoma Cancers Give to the Max Day is now open through midnight Thursday, November 18, 2021. All donations to Rein in Sarcoma will be matched up to $15,000 through the generosity of the Katherine B. Andersen Foundation. Join in the largest Giving Day in Minnesota. Your gift to Rein in…
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We are grateful to everyone who was able to share in this wonderful event!
We hope you had fun and are inspired by the hope our speakers shared with us.
Thanks to you, Rein in Sarcoma was able to meet our event fundraising goal!
Through our combined efforts, we bring hope through early diagnosis and by funding sarcoma research, leading to new treatments and cures. You matter. Your generosity helps patients and families impacted by sarcoma.
