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The 2006 RIS Event What started with a cloudburst ended with a bright wonderful evening at Rein in Sarcoma 2006. Over 600 people from five states joined in the magical event held on Monday, July 24. Over 300 attended the RIS survivors and loved ones picnic sponsored by American Family Insurance. Non stop entertainment ran from six until nine and our very successful silent auction featured over 300 items and made over $15,000! Altogether RIS 2006 in 2006 raised over $70,000 to benefit the Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Fund. To date over $230,000 has been raised for sarcoma research at the University of Minnesota Cancer Center and support of sarcoma patients. Rein in Sarcoma 2006 included:: Unlimited rides on the Cafesjian's Carousel; Exclusive tours of the newly expanded and enhanced Como Park Conservatory: The Rein In Sarcoma Boulevard; Continuous music and entertainment for people of all ages: A Sarcoma Information corner with University of Minnesota doctors on hand to answer questions,and a huge silent auction! To see pictures from Rein In Sarcoma 2006 click here.
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2006 Event Program |
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4:30 to 6:30 |
Free Picnic for Sarcoma Survivors and their loved ones- Advanced registration required - Sponsored by American Family. Located at the Como Park's East Picnic Grounds 4:30 Gathering and Social time; Hosted by Sarcoma Doctors from the University of Minnesota and RIS hosts: Jesse Jeanetta, Elizabeth Kaiser, Maryah Tift and Janet Hansen. 5:30 Complimentary Picnic Served and Picnic Program |
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6:00 to 7:00 |
Radio Disney - AM 1440 Music, Games and Entertainment for the kids |
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6:30 to 8:30 |
Rein in Sarcoma 2006 Silent Auction Over 200 items are expected to be at this year's fantastic silent auction. Bid on Condo's in Big Sky, I-Pods, fine wide, great art, books, our incomparable Estee Lauder Collection, restaurant gift certificates and much, much more. Preview items by clicking here. |
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6:45 to 7:00 |
RIS 2006 Program Learn About The Karen Wyckoff Rein In Sarcoma Fund and meet University of Minnesota Physicians and Researchers. |
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7:00 to 9:00 |
Ride on Cafesjian's Carousel Get in line for unlimited rides on the beautifully restored Cafesjian's Carousel. Get treasured pictures of your family and the carousel |
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Portable staging for RIS Entertainment is provided courtesy of SECOA, the Stage Equipment Company |
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6:30 to 9:30 |
Dunquin Irish Trio- Irish Traditional music for Flute, Irish whistles and piano |  |
6:30 to 9:30 |
Rubber Soul - "A Tribute to the Beetles" |
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6:30 to 9:30 |
The Amazing Hondo "Magic with a message" |
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6:30 to 8:30 |
Concert by Larry McDonough - Auction stage More
about Larry McDonough Larry McDonough is an original much in the tradition of Dave Brubeck, and McDonough's piano stylings are intimate and innovative." . Lee Prosser, Jazz Review - at Auction Stage |
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7:00 to 9:30 |
Ross Sutter has built his reputation with fresh interpretations of the old Irish and Scottish ballads and with his unique collection of children's songs. Ross has toured Europe several times, most recently in the spring of 1998. He has performed on radio, television and at festivals all over the Midwest and works regularly in schools teaching the songs and folk dances that he has collected over the years. Click to learn more about Ross. |
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6:30 to 9:30 |
Men in Black The MIB are a vocal quartet dedicated to acappela performance of the music of our age. Their music reflects vocal jazz, spirituals, 1950's schmaltz, barbershop, doo-wop and other influences. |
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6:30 to 9:30 |
Mr Fun (Steve Poreda) is a stilt walker and a fire dancer who will utilize his acts and interactive play with us all. |
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