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.

Interview- Dr. Denis Clohisy Saves Lives

Posted Mon, 11/15/2010 - 16:35 by pete

 

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Denis Clohisy saves lives. With a world-class multidisciplinary team at the University of Minnesota, he is working to save more. RIS funding provides a creative spark and a vital source for a “hopeful research culture” at the U, which may one day contribute badly needed treatment advances for sarcoma. For now, each day, the University team provides outstanding patient care, in an environment enriched and energized by RIS. For a report from an interview with Dr. Clohisy, click here.
 

Throw Down for Beanz: A New Tradition Gains Momentum

Posted Tue, 11/09/2010 - 08:37 by pete

In 2009, on his 22nd birthday and just two months after his passing from osteosarcoma, the family of Julian (Beanz) Baultrippe decided to throw a party to celebrate his birthday and also raise funds and awareness for the disease. Inspired by Julian’s passion for cooking, eating and his past time of watching the Food Network chefs, Theresa, Julian’s mom and Jasmine, his sister, came up with the idea of a Throw Down for Beanz. Read More....

RIS 2010 "Party in the Park" Video

Posted Mon, 08/23/2010 - 20:24 by pete

Thanks to volunteer and professional photographer Erin Clemens, our first ever RIS "Party in the Park" event video is now available (click here). The six minute video includes live performances by Dick and Jane's Big Brass Band Band (left) and Jill Holly with Rachel Kroog.

Thanks for an Evening to Remember!

Posted Wed, 08/04/2010 - 20:16 by pete

Over 1,200 people from at least eight states gathered together at Como Park on July 26th to make the 10th "Party in the Park" our best ever. Over the course of just five hours the entire mission of Rein in Sarcoma was on glorious display.

New RIS Merchandise - Support the Cause!

Posted Mon, 07/05/2010 - 13:15 by pete
Several new items at the Sunflower Shoppe at RIS 2010 on July 26th will feature the beauty of "The Lemon Queen," by acclaimed photographer and cancer survivor Greg Murphy. Items featuring this photo include commemorative T-Shirts in three colors (kiwi, butter yellow and chestnut brown), commemorative posters (both framed and unframed), coffee mugs and laminated bookmarks. Read more...