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"Expression of Cancer" at RIS Winter Gathering

Posted Tue, 01/31/2012 - 15:12 by pete

 Matt Sciple performs with Hipprocates CafeStories are what connect our lives. We all have stories to tell. When it comes to the sarcoma community it is our shared stories of sarcoma that bind us together. These stories involve humor, loss, tragedy and pain. We also share our humanity when we go through what Ruth Bachman, our host for our 11th Gathering of Rein in Sarcoma, calls the “tight spots in life”.  Read More...

RIS earns Charities Review Council “Meets All Standards” Seal

Posted Fri, 12/16/2011 - 11:03 by pete

CRC Meets Standards SealKaren Wyckoff Rein In Sarcoma Foundation recently went through a review with the Charities Review Council, and we are glad to announce that Rein in Sarcoma meets all twenty-seven of the Council’s Accountability Standards and was awarded the “Meets Standards” seal. Read more…

3rd Annual RIS Mini Medical School Convenes Feb 4

Posted Thu, 12/15/2011 - 15:16 by pete

On Saturday February 4,  Dean-for-a-Day, Dr. Kathryn Dusenbery, will convene the 2012 class for the Third Annual “Rein in Sarcoma” Mini-Medical School at the University of Minnesota. The 2012 RIS Mini Medical School will feature a "behind the scenes" look at the University of MN Sarcoma Group. 

  The all-star faculty will be composed of Dean Dusenbery and other key members of the University's all-star sarcoma team.  Read more...
 

"Riding with a Purpose" - 2012 Mud Dog Ride

Posted Fri, 12/02/2011 - 11:49 by pete

Mud Dog Ride 2010The 4th Annual RIS Mud Dog Ride will take place February 9-12, 2012. Both Riders and Pledgers can now participate! The Ride will coincide with the Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association 31st  annual Winter Rendezvous, at the Fairmont Holiday Inn in Fairmont, MN.  This year's ride will honor the life of Eric Skogman who conceived of the RIS Mud Dog Snowmobile Ride and raised over $20,000 in its first three years!  Eric died from Liposarcoma in April of 2011 and the 2012 ride is dedicated to his vision, passion, humor, and memory. Read more...

Third Annual Throw Down for Beanz

Posted Mon, 10/24/2011 - 09:39 by pete
Theresa wins the Best Wings Contest!
For the third time, Theresa and Jasmine Baultrippe gathered their family and friends together to celebrate the life of Julian "Beanz" Baultrippe, without his physical presence.  Julian died far too young, but he taught us by fine example to embrace the life we have. Triple chocolate cake, tender roast beef and broasted Asian wings are just a few of the menu items that made this event a success. Read more...