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Rein in Sarcoma Wishlist
Read Article: Rein in Sarcoma Wishlist(updated May 2021) Help us return more money to the mission, through your gift-in-kind! Reams of letter size paper Photo paper Labels: Avery 8160, Avery 5895 (or generic brand) Epson printer cartridges (color & b/w) for Workforce WF-7720 (252 XL) Paper Clips Tape – masking, clear package, double-sided Manilla file folders Steno pads/legal pads Highlighters…
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Party in the Park(ing) Lot – Join the Fun
Read Article: Party in the Park(ing) Lot – Join the FunPack the folding chairs and enjoy community time! We welcome you to this year’s Party in the Park (ing) Lot on Saturday, July 24 at the Mann Theaters Champlin Cinema 14 in Champlin MN. This year, we determined a drive-in movie was the best option for our community to gather safely this year. Space is…
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2020 Annual Report
Read Article: 2020 Annual ReportTime 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…
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Thank You Kraig Kuusinen!
Read Article: Thank You Kraig Kuusinen!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.
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2020-2021 Maudlin Sarcoma Scholars and Project Summaries
Read Article: 2020-2021 Maudlin Sarcoma Scholars and Project SummariesGuy Guenthner Guy grew up in Wayzata, MN before attending Boston College, where he graduated with a B.S. in Biology and a minor concentration in Medical Humanities, Health, and Culture. He completed an honors thesis while at Boston College, researching the effects of chronic HIV infection on peripheral nerve degeneration. He also interned with Dr.…
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2021 Fall Fundraiser Auction Needs Your Help
Read Article: 2021 Fall Fundraiser Auction Needs Your HelpWhile 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…
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Volunteer Spotlight – Michelle Kolling
Read Article: Volunteer Spotlight – Michelle KollingMichelle 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…
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Sarcoma Story – Jacob Martell
Read Article: Sarcoma Story – Jacob MartellType of Sarcoma: Ewing SarcomaDate of Diagnosis: 2004Location: Jake Martell was a teacher, although he did not set out to be a teacher. He never intended to teach, but he was a teacher nonetheless. He was a teacher not because he had sayings you remembered or because he told the best stories or could summarize…
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Sarcoma Scholar Profile: Kristine Nachbor
Read Article: Sarcoma Scholar Profile: Kristine NachborKristine Nachbor’s journey to the Jan Maudlin Sarcoma Scholars program started with elephants. She planned to study them in West Africa, where she would spend two years completing her Master’s degree from Michigan Tech through a special Peace Corps program. During that time, she would conduct research and teach biology to students. While teaching in…
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2021 Cancer Survivorship Conference
Read Article: 2021 Cancer Survivorship ConferenceSaturday, 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,…