There was magic in the air at the end of July! And while the Rein in Sarcoma 'Party in the Park' is officially over for 2009, for those who attended, the memories of this extraordinary evening are vivid and will bring a smile for many years to come.
We welcomed nearly 1,000 people to our ninth annual Party in the Park on Monday, July 20. The storm clouds passed over us quickly knowing that not even rain could ruin our perfect evening!
Como Park in St. Paul was filled with music and moon walks! We rode the historic carousel, built birdfeeders & blew bubbles. We bid on incredible silent auction items, took time out for a relaxing massage and learned more about sarcoma cancer from our U of M doctors.
(Click on panoramic above to take a virtual tour of RIS 2009 Grounds)
We remembered and honored our family and friends who have been touched by sarcoma cancer. We painted faces, putted golf balls and we surrounded ourselves with sunflowers. We sang and danced, laughed and cried. We shared our stories, listened to others and made new friends.
Continuous entertainment filled the evening on two stages. Groups included Cyril Paul and the Calypso Monarchs, Dick and Janes Big Brass band (pictured above), Pockets and Patches, and Ross Sutter. Fire dancing with Illumination culminated the evening leading to a very moving closing ceremony.
For a few hours on this special evening - we took the night off and soaked in the unmistakable significance of community! It was remarkable.
Pictures of Rein in Sarcoma 2009 'Party in the Park' are now available with more to come! Click here to view the 2009 RIS slideshow.
To see the complete 2009 RIS Program, click here.
To veiw the 2009 Silent Auction Catalogue. click here.
We'd also like to know what you thought of the evening. Please take 5 minutes to give us feedback. Click here to go to RIS 2009 Questionnaire.
Thanks again for supporting Rein in Sarcoma.
Warmly,
Lisa Griebel, Team Leader Rein in Sarcoma 2009