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7th Annual Sarcoma Research Symposium Review
Read Article: 7th Annual Sarcoma Research Symposium ReviewThe 7th Annual Sarcoma Research Symposium hosted by Dr. Brenda Weigel and Dr. David Largaespada was held at the end of March. Graduate students, patients and families, researchers and medical professionals heard updates on RIS funded research: Participants also participated in a lab tour and learned about the equipment in the lab, as well as methods,…
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Looking for Speaking Opportunities
Read Article: Looking for Speaking OpportunitiesDo you belong to a Rotary or Civic Club? RIS is seeking opportunities to speak to groups interested in learning more about sarcoma and the mission of RIS. If you have a connection or suggestion for speaking opportunities, please contact David Stibbe at dstibbe@reininsarcoma.org
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April RIS Named Fund Honorees
Read Article: April RIS Named Fund HonoreesCelebrate RIS’s Named Fund Honorees. You will also see their stories throughout April 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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Seeking Leiomyosarcoma Patient Advocates
Read Article: Seeking Leiomyosarcoma Patient AdvocatesSeeking Leiomyosarcoma Patient Advocates to participate in the LMS Spore Research Project. The LMS SPORE project is an incredible opportunity to further research in LMS. Input and support from the LMS SPORE Research Advocates is important, valued, and needed. Advocates will attend virtual meetings quarterly between now and November 2024. Obtaining the patient perspective provides…
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Join us for the 2024 Rein In Sarcoma Golf Event
Read Article: Join us for the 2024 Rein In Sarcoma Golf EventWe invite you to enjoy a great day of golf and fellowship while raising awareness and funds for sarcoma cancer research. All levels of play are welcome on the outstanding Edinburgh Golf Course. Help us raise a record amount for sarcoma research! When: June 4, 2024; lunch and registrations begins at 11:30 and shotgun starts…
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Register Now for the Sarcoma Research Symposium: Progress & Promise
Read Article: Register Now for the Sarcoma Research Symposium: Progress & PromiseWe invite you to join us for the Minnesota Sarcoma Research Conference 2024, a hybrid event sponsored by Rein in Sarcoma (RIS) and the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota. This year, conference attendees will have the option of attending either virtually via Zoom, or in-person at the Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building on the University of Minnesota…
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Thrivent Choice Dollars – March 31 Deadline
Read Article: Thrivent Choice Dollars – March 31 DeadlineEligible Thrivent clients – Be sure to direct 2023 Thrivent Choice Dollars® before 3/31/24. And, please keep our organization in mind – we are so thankful for your support. For more info or to direct Choice Dollars®, call 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice.” Or click here: Thrivent Choice | Thrivent
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Patient Story: Emma Smrekar
Read Article: Patient Story: Emma SmrekarEmma Smrekar was born on April 14, 2003 to Lindsey and Scott Smrekar. One thing you need to know is Emma was absolutely determined from the time she was young. She would not give up until she got it right, no matter what it was. Emma was a gifted photographer, artist, athlete, and student. She…
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March RIS Named Fund Honorees
Read Article: March 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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2024 Winter Gathering: Make it Happen
Read Article: 2024 Winter Gathering: Make it HappenIt was a warm and beautiful February afternoon, both inside and outside, for the 2024 Winter Gathering: Make it Happen. We came together as a community to connect with old and new friends and share wishes and dreams for the future. Attendees were lead by Karie Amstutz, LMFT, ATR, through a personal vision board activity…