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.

Welcome to Rein in Sarcoma

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, Rein In Sarcoma has had the opportunity to serve many individuals who, like you, have waged a personal war against this disease. To learn more our mission, the "People of Rein in Sarcoma" and our annual "Party in the Park" click on our video below. For more background information about RIS,click here. We thank you for the privilege of assisting you on your personal sarcoma journey.

"Race for Grace" - August 6th - Registration Now Open!

Posted Wed, 06/01/2011 - 18:21 by pete

The Third Annual Race For Grace will be held on Saturday morning, August 6th, at Eastview High School, Apple Valley, MN. This year's race will include both a 1 mile walk/run and a 5k (3.1 mile) walk/run. The Race for Grace is a fundraising event that was made in honor of Grace Nelson after her diagnosis of Rhabdomyosarcoma in January 2009. ALL proceeds from the event are given to the Rein in Sarcoma Foundation for Sarcoma cancer research, support, and education. Read more...

Interview - Dr. Ed Cheng: "It is a Privilege"

Posted Thu, 03/03/2011 - 17:26 by pete

 

Dr. Ed ChengIt is hard to watch patients die. Yet getting to know people who face cancer and seeing how they persevere can be gratifying and inspirational. Treating cancer patients helps keep University of Minnesota Professor and orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Ed Cheng grounded and provides him with perspective. Dr. Cheng considers it a privilege to be a physician, to have the opportunity to care for people every day. Read more...
 

RIS Mud Dogs Make $6,900+!

Posted Thu, 03/03/2011 - 17:15 by pete

The 3rd Annual Mud Dog Ride for RIS coincided with the Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association 30th annual Winter Rendezvous, at Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center in the Alexandria area, February 10-13, 2011. Over $6,900 has been contributed to date from over 130 supporters! You can honor Eric's life and still support the Mud Dog's "ride with a purpose" by making your pledge or making your donation now.  Read more.

RIS 2011 Mini-Medical School Graduates 30

Posted Wed, 02/16/2011 - 16:46 by pete

 Graduating Class of 2011 RIS Mini Medical School On Saturday Morning February 5th, 30 eager students assembled to take part in the Second Annual RIS Sarcoma Mini-Medical School. “Dean” Kathryn Dusenbery M.D. had assembled a faculty of some of the best sarcoma doctors in the country from right here at our own medical school. Read more...

RIS Gathering: A time to laugh, cry and hope

Posted Tue, 01/25/2011 - 18:50 by pete

Sometimes, the most important thing we can do is to be a witness.  To hold each other safe; to provide a sacred space to laugh, and cry, and grow.  We did this for each other on Sunday January 23, when RIS held its winter gathering at the Lyndale Bachman's Garden Center.  read more....