Come join with sarcoma survivors, patients, their immediate families and those who have lost someone to sarcoma to a special afternoon. Plan now to attend our 10th "RIS Gathering" on Sunday, October 28th from 1:45 - 4:30 pm at Arneson Acres in Edina.
This will be a beautiful fall afternoon of storytelling. Our opening entertainment is
Charlie Maguire. Charlie tells stories in music. His music highlights interesting people and places around MN and the Country. After being inspired by Charlie we will have fall snacks and then share our own stories. We have a dual purpose in telling our sarcoma stories.
- First and foremost we want to support each other where ever you are in the sarcoma experience.
- Secondly we want to help educate. Paul Sanft, a professional video producer and fiancé to Tori Bahr one of our current RIS Sarcoma Scholars, will join us as part expanding our newly launched Red Flags Educational Campaign. He and his company, Ideatap Studios, have committed to make a Rein in Sarcoma Red Flags video with a similar concept to a You-tube video on Melanoma called "Dear 16 year old me". That video has had over 6 million "hits". Click here to see that video.
He and his team want to begin the process by hearing your stories so that they can pick out elements to include in the video. By sharing your stories you will help them and our new sarcoma scholars understand the human side of sarcoma.* During the afternoon we will have a chance to visit, share stories, hopes, and concerns.
To make a reservation for this Fall Gathering, click here.
At 2:00 pm we will be treated to wonderful entertainment by nationally known folk singer and historian, Charlie Maguire. "Charlie Maguire is something of a legend in the Midwest. He commands a respect far beyond his years with his stories and songs of the heartland of America and the people who live there" (Winnepeg Folk Festival).
Charlie, with Pop Wagner and Toni Glover, are also celebrating Woody Guthrie's centennial year by touring nationally and releasing a critically acclaimed new CD of unique Guthrie songs, entitled Woody Reflected.
Arneson Acres
This will be a time to meet others, enjoy the beautiful scenery sample a fall respite of apple and fall treats including apple
pie. Arneson Acres is a unique and beautiful 13 acres park close to everything. It is home to both the Edina Garden Club and the Edina Historical Society. The warm and inviting Terrace Room overlooks the Park and, is fully accessible and is close to parking.
RIS Gatherings are a celebration of life and support. The Rein in Sarcoma Gathering X will include (starting about 2:45 pm) a time of sharing, an update on the work of the Foundation, and an opportunity for you to become more involved in the life of our Foundation.
Directions to Arneson Acres and the Terrace Room:
Arneson Acres Park is located at 4711 W. 70th Street, Edina. Coming from the north or south, take Highway 100 to the 70th Street exit and turn east onto 70th Street. The park entrance is a block east of the highway on the south side of 70thStreet. Upon entering the park,
take an immediate left to the Edina Historical Society Building which includes the Terrace Room.
Click here or on this map for further information and custom directions.
The Gatherings are free to sarcoma patients, survivors and their immediate families as well as for persons who have lost a family member to sarcoma. However advanced reservations are required either by calling a number below or registering on-line by clicking here. There is a limit of 50 quests so be among the first 50 to register.
For more information about the RIS Gatherings or to register for the October 28th event, contact:
Christin Garcia 612-766-7305 or
Sue Wyckoff 651-486-9114
*IdeaTap Studios will not be taping the video this afternoon, only learning about RIS and our Stories. If later they want to use you or your story as a part of a sarcoma educational video they will contact you individually.
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