Thanks to the more than 200 people who joined us at the Champlin Mann 14 Theater for the Party in the Parking(lot)! Not only were we able gather in person for the first time since 2019, but we also raised more than $33,000 dollars to support sarcoma cancer awareness and research. Attendees enjoyed a variety of…
A Great Day for Golf! We had an incredible day with 34 foursomes at Edinburgh, USA for the Fifth Annual Sarcoma Cancer Research Golf Classic on June 8! The golfers competed in a scramble format and braved the heat to help raise money for sarcoma research. The time together could not have been better! Players…
Rein in Sarcoma reached $2 million in sarcoma cancer research funding with its recent award of $150,000 for three University of Minnesota research projects. We celebrate this milestone in the organization’s 20th year of providing research funds to the UMN, Mayo Clinic, Children’s Minnesota, and SARC. We thank our donors for their generous and continued…
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…
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…
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…
