Type of Sarcoma: Spindle Cell SarcomaDate of Diagnosis: 2020Location: Spine Christian lived an active life of adventure and nature. Give him an open road, State or National Parks and a timeframe and he would plan the most amazing adventure. His life plan included traveling to all the National Parks, usually planning the next trip on…
Read moreIn honor of: Kasey Altman Go Kasey!! Submitted by Hilary and Adam Dunlap
Read moreIn honor of: Kasey Altman We miss you neighbor and we know you’re gonna kick ASS!!! Submitted by The Fines next door;)
Read moreIn memory of: Bob Anderson Because you are LOVED. Submitted by Michelle Loberg
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Type of Sarcoma: LiposarcomaDate of Diagnosis: 2012 Kathy (Mom) was adventurous and always looking for a new goal. One of the challenges she was most proud of was riding a bike 494 miles across Iowa in the 1994 RAGBRAI ride, from the Missouri River to the Mississippi River with her husband, Stan. She participated at…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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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