The Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation (KWRISF) is a resource for families touched by sarcomas, an uncommon and often lethal group of bone and soft tissue cancers that may strike children and younger adults, leaving an especially tender heartbreak. Often working in partnership with the University of Minnesota, RIS seeks to fund innovative, collaborative and high-impact research. KWRISF is a Minnesota Non-Profit tax exempt (501-C-3) organization.
KWRISF is the largest and best-known sarcoma foundation in the Upper Midwest. While we provide support and resources to all, our primary service area includes: Minnesota, Iowa, Montana, North and South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Over the past ten years, with its three-pronged commitment to sarcoma research, support and education, the Fund has reached thousands of people and raised over $800,000.
The Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation’s mission is to fund research that leads to a cure for sarcoma cancers, provide education for medical personnel and the public, and support patients, their loved ones, and others touched by sarcoma.
Our Story- Background and HistoryThe Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation was established by Karen, shortly before her death from Synovial Sarcoma in August of 2001. read more...
Karen's StoryGrowing up in the Minnesota communities of Falcon Heights and Shoreview, and attending Roseville schools, Karen was always involved in many activities, including tennis, soccer, basketball, cross country skiing, piano, violin, and Girl Scouts. Read more about Karen including her essay on death...
Research FundingThe majority of the proceeds of the Foundation are to support the Karen Wyckoff Sarcoma Research Fund, the primary Sarcoma fund of the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center. The Foundation also supports education of the community and physicians about sarcoma cancers with a particular emphasis on lessening misdiagnoses. read more...
For Projects funded by the Foundation in 2010, click here.
For Projects funded by the Foundation in 2009, click here
For Projects funded by the Foundation in 2008, click here
For Projects funded by the Foundation and Fund through 2005, click here
RIS Support ServicesThe Foundation serves as a major means of support for sarcoma patients survivors and those who have lost a loved one to sarcoma. These include. read more...
Foundation's Board of DirectorsFor listing of the Foundation's current Board of Directors, with email contact information, click here.
KWRISF Financial ReportsThe KWRISF is a non-profit 501-C-3 Tax exempt organiztion.
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