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Share Your Sarcoma Story
Read Article: Share Your Sarcoma StoryMany 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…
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Rogers Youth Hockey Association Makes a Difference
Read Article: Rogers Youth Hockey Association Makes a DifferenceSarcoma 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…
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Save the Date: Annual Research Symposium
Read Article: Save the Date: Annual Research SymposiumSave 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!
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Outgoing Board Member Valeria Lopez Torres
Read Article: Outgoing Board Member Valeria Lopez TorresWe 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…
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February RIS Named Fund Honorees
Read Article: February RIS Named Fund HonoreesCelebrate 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…
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Black History Month Reflection
Read Article: Black History Month ReflectionAs I sit here reflecting on the incredible successes and impact of so many African Americans throughout history and still today, I ask myself, “What does Black History Month have to do with Sarcoma?” As the Executive Director at Rein in Sarcoma, one thing that I am continually reminded of is the fact that African…
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Upcoming 2024 Winter Gathering Event
Read Article: Upcoming 2024 Winter Gathering EventStart the new year by setting positive intentions, sharing your story, connecting with others, and providing input on Rein in Sarcoma’s (RIS) mission. Join us for RIS Winter Gathering: Make it Happen on February 4, from 1:00-4:00 pm. Learn how to create a personal vision board to explore your hopes, dreams and goals for 2024.…
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January RIS Named Fund Honorees
Read Article: January RIS Named Fund HonoreesCelebrate 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.” Lora Holmquist In August 2005, Jeff and Lora Holmquist…
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Lucy’s Story
Read Article: Lucy’s StoryLucy’s mom, Kaelynn, shares their story in her own words; My daughter is Lucille Dusosky and she was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS) on February 17th 2023. What started out as a bump was misdiagnosed by a hospital, so I continued to call for an appointment to see if we could get her in sooner,…
