Sarcoma Cancer is a rare disease, often misdiagnosed, often afflicting children and young adults.
The Karen Wyckoff Sarcoma Foundation is dedicated to Sarcoma Cancer research, support and education...and the fight to find a cure.

Patients, Families & Caregivers

Though Sarcomas are rare, you are not alone in your battle against the disease. The Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation provides news, resources, and a way to connect to others with the disease. Since our inception in 2001, the Karen Wyckoff Rein In Sarcoma Foundation has had the opportunity to serve many individuals who, like you, have waged a personal war against this disease. For highlights of this newly redesigned website, click here.

We thank you for the privilege of assisting you on your personal sarcoma journey.

Race For Grace - August 1

Posted Fri, 06/19/2009 - 07:20 by pete
The Race for Grace is being held to honor of our friend Grace Nelson who was diagnosed with sarcoma cancer in January 2009. It is a fundraising event in which all donations and proceeds are being sent to the Rein in Sarcoma Foundation to help find a cure for sarcoma cancers. 
 

Welcome to our new Website!

Posted Sat, 05/30/2009 - 20:56 by pete

We hope you are pleased with the entire new look and design of the Rein In Sarcoma Website which went live on June 3rd.  Take your time to explore our new site to see all the new features and visit the many redesigned features from our old site, which was initially created in 2004.

Jerome Detviler Fundaiser a Major Success

Posted Tue, 05/26/2009 - 06:07 by pete

In late September 2008, Jerome Detviler a 34 year teacher and coach at Park High School in Cottage Grove was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma (LMS).  An extraordinary benefit was held on May 16th to honor Jerry and to help raise awareness for this debilitating form of cancer. Jerome, being the man that he is, wanted all the money raised to be donated to the Rein in Sarcoma Foundation.read more...

RIS Announces $121,000 in New Sarcoma Research Grants

Posted Sat, 02/28/2009 - 20:58 by gbeaumont

RIS invests its money in cancer research At its February 2009 meeting the KWRISF Board approved six new grants totaling $121,000 in new sarcoma funding at the U of M Masonic Cancer center. We want you to understand this research, so we asked the scientists to help us translate. Read on, to see what your doctors and researchers are doing.

First RIS Mud Dog Run raises over $3,300!

Posted Sat, 02/28/2009 - 20:55 by gbeaumont

Through the mud and through the snow our 2009 Mud Dog Rider rode in the first-ever Mud Dogs Ride to the Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association’s (MnUSA) annual Winter Rendezvous at Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge, Grand Rapids. Seven intrepid riders rode a combined 1,200+ miles and raised over $3,300 for RIS! This was a combination of a snowmobile ride and a fundraiser for the Rein in Sarcoma Foundation. There is still time to support a rider. To learn more and see media coverage, click here.