2010 Event Home Page

Welcome to the Rein in Sarcoma 2010 Homepage

Thanks to the more than 1,000 of you who attended the 10th Annual Rein in Sarcoma - "Party in the Park"  held on Monday evening, July 26th at Cafesjian's Carousel and the Como Park Visitor Center in St Paul presented by CVS Caremark Pharmacies. 

To view the 2010 "Party in the Park" video, click here.

2010 Party in the Park Program 2010 RIS Auction - and August On-line Auction!  

 Latest News:

• Rein in Sarcoma's 10th Anniversary "Party in Park" will offer something very special for everyone!

  • Continuous Great Entertainment
  • The Inaugural Carousel Ride for Sarcoma Survivors and Patients which will serve as an official closing event of International Sarcoma Awareness week.
  • Sarcoma Garden of Hope
  • Children's Arcade
  • Free Sarcoma Family Picnic preceding the "Party in the Park (advanced registration required)
  • A Huge Silent Auction
  • Sarcoma Corner
  • Children's Entertainment Stage
  • Moving Closing Ceremony
  • and much more! 

• There is a whole "new look" for the 2010 event using an image from award winning photographer Greg Murphy.  Greg, an award winning local photographer, donated the spectacular sunflower print (pictured above) for use by Rein in Sarcoma. To learn more about Greg Murphy, click here.
• CVS-Caremark Pharmacy has become Rein in Sarcoma's first presenting sponsor. Renewing and expanding its commitment to Rein in Sarcoma, CVS Caremark Pharmacy is supporting the Party in the Park through financial support, professional marketing support and the use its 44 CVS local pharmacies to inform the public about Sarcoma cancers. To learn more about the CVS Sarcoma Educational Program, click here.
• Renewed and increased sponsorship support will be provided by Fairview University Medical Center and the University of Minnesota Physicians which will again sponsor the opening program and closing ceremony. American Family Insurance, - for the fifth straight year will sponsor the Sarcoma Family Picnic for sarcoma patients, survivors and their loved ones. The picnic takes place just before the 10th Annual celebration.  Other returning sponsors include Park Midway Bank and Building Arts -Sustainable Architecture and Construction . If you would like to learn about Rein in Sarcoma 2010 event sponsorship opportunities, click here.
• RIS 2010 Committees include:
  • PR and Marketing committee chaired by Christin Garcia
  • Picnic Committee - chaired by Jule Seiber
  • Program and Logistics -   Logistics is led by Mike Trucano, Jim Hebert and Kraig Kuusenin.  The program is being developed  by Chairman Swartz and Shannon Pierce.
  • Volunteers organized by Nancy Hendrickson
  • Silent Auction committee led by Pete Wyckoff and Jason Patalonis
  • Merchandise is being chaired by Sarah Giga.
• There is still time to volunteer at or before the event--- just complete the RIS On-Line Volunteer Registration Form or call 651-487-3031.

Join the Fun In Planning the 10th Annual Rein in Sarcoma

• Silent Auction: Solicit or donate a Silent Auction Items and help on day of event
• Logistics and Programming: Help design and set up the event, do on-site registration, volunteer for event features,  and close down the event
• PR and Marketing - Help publicize the event for attendees and the public
• Picnic - Help plan, serve and clean up the 2010 Sarcoma Family Picnic.