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 RIS Update!
Welcome to our January RIS Newsletter. In this issue you will find information about upcoming events including our February RIS Gathering, the kick off meeting for Rein in Sarcoma 2010, and the RIS mini medical school.
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RIS Gatherings are free to sarcoma patients, survivors and
their loved ones as well as for persons who have lost a family
member to sarcoma. Because of the interest in seeing Scott, this particular Gathering is also open to all RIS supporters.
The February 21st event begins at 2:00 with a
performance designed for all ages by nationally known juggler, comedian and
sarcoma survivor, Scott Burton.
Scott presents internationally with an inspiring and laughter-filled performance
that calls for humanity and passion (on both sides of the
stethoscope) throughout the cancer battle. Following the performance Scott will
co-facilitate an interactive discussion with the attendees on various aspects
of the sarcoma journey. Refreshments and
social time will follow.
The event is being held in the Heritage Room of Bachman's
Gardening Center, 6010 Lyndale Ave South, Minneapolis. Sarcoma Survivor Ruth Bachman and her husband
Dale are generously providing this space.
The event is provided free of charge. To learn more about this event, Scott Burton and to register, click here.
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 RIS SET TO FUND $124,000 IN NEW SARCOMA RESEARCH GRANTS IN FEBRUARY
The Rein in Sarcoma Directors, at its February Board meeting, is expected to make up to $124,000 in new grant awards for Sarcoma cancer research at the
University of Minnesota Sarcoma Cancer Center. This is the
largest grant round in the Foundation's history.
The ability of Rein in Sarcoma to fund these grants is a direct result highly of successful Rein in Sarcoma
2009 held last July, major fundraisers initiated by many
individuals and families and the success of our year end appeal.
In addition the Board has authorization an addition $25,000 grant towards the 2010 all university sarcoma "brainstorm award" which will be awarded this coming summer.. .This total award of $50,000 will be funded in collaboration with the Children's Cancer Fund and
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10th ANNUAL REIN IN SARCOMA SET FOR JULY 26
The 10th Annual Rein in Sarcoma Event will be Monday evening,
July 26th at Cafesjian's Carousel, Visitor Center and Picnic Pavilions
in St Paul's Como Park. We are pleased to announce that CVS Pharmacy is joining us as the event's presenting sponsor. In addition to CVS we are pleased to announce that American Family Insurance will return for the
sixth year as RIS Sarcoma Family Picnic Sponsor. Additional sponsors will be announced soon.
If you know a business or firm that might benefit from RIS 2010 sponsorship, please pass that name along to Pete Wyckoff.
Now is the time to
join in the excitment of planning the event.
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 KICK MEETING FOR RIS 2010 - MARCH 16
Plan now to join us at our RIS 2010 Kick off meeting on Tuesday, March 16th at the University of Minnesota. Join us at 6:30 to meet University Sarcoma doctors and researchers in an informal time to learn and share the latest trends in sarcoma research and treatment. The Kick off meeting gets underway at 7:00 pm . We need the talent and enthusiasm of many new and returning volunteers as we begin to plan the 2010 event. We have important tasks awaiting each of you.
The meeting will be held on the west bank of the University at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery 2512 7th St. Mpls, MN Parking vouchers well be available.
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A Truly Unique Educational Opportunity!
Did you always want to go to Medical School? Has a medical education been forced upon you dealing with Sarcoma?
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