Sarcoma Cancer is a rare disease, often misdiagnosed, often afflicting children and young adults.
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RIS Patient Starter Notebook Now Available

Posted Thu, 10/29/2009 - 17:47 by pete

The RIS Sarcoma Patient Starter Notebook is the definitive publication for newly diagnosed sarcoma patients.  This notebook provides support, hope, information and valuable resources. If you are a sarcoma patient or loved one and you live in the United States or North America you can order a free copy of the Notebook. Read more...

RIS Collaborates with GiveMN.org

Posted Sun, 11/22/2009 - 22:32 by pete

Rein in Sarcoma has joined with hundreds of other Minnesota non-profit organizations in the launch of the new GiveMN.org website and giving platform. Read More....

Fall Gathering Thoughts - "You Face Sarcoma"

Posted Wed, 11/11/2009 - 17:21 by pete

On a rainy October Sunday, the Oakwood room of the Clifton French Regional park was a warm and nurturing place to be. About 40 sarcoma survivors, loved ones and those who had lost someone to sarcoma came together in community to enjoy fall food, the versatile music, autumn crafts for the kids, and a discussion of the various stages of a sarcoma journey.  The discussion was led by Sarcoma survivor Christin Garcia.  Everyone in attendance felt comfortable sharing their unique yet common experiences as they battled sarcoma.  Read more....

RIS Tribute and Memorial Named Funds Created

Posted Sun, 08/30/2009 - 15:25 by pete

In May the Board of Directors of the Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation established of Rein in Sarcoma Tribute or Memorial Named Funds. The response by the sarcoma community has been extraordinary. Read more...

RIS Annual Fall Garage Sales - A Great Success

Posted Thu, 08/20/2009 - 15:09 by pete

The St.Pierre Family at the RIS Garage SaleRein in Sarcoma September Garage Sales raise over $2,300!

Thanks to having two locations this year, Rein in Sarcoma Garages Sales raised over $2,300!  Our new location was in Richfield  put on by the St. Pierre family in Mid September. They did a marvelous and enthusiastic job.  Read more....