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Volume 3 Number 2
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February 2010
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 RIS Update!
Welcome to our February RIS Newsletter. In this issue you will find information about our Feb 21st RIS Gathering, The Second Annual Mud Dog Run for RIS, An invite to our RIS 2010 Kick Off Meeting, and a report on our first RIS Mini Medical School and more. We are also pleased to present "Pulse, My Sarcoma Journey", as our gift to all RIS Update! readers.
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Support sarcoma survivor Eric Skogman and all the Mud Dogs as they deliver a valentine of hope to sarcoma survivors this week. This will be the 2nd Annual Mud Dog Run benefiting Rein in Sarcoma. Riders will begin taking off from their homes on Wednesday, February 10th to the MN Snow Mobile Association Annual Rendezvous in Hinkley.
Last year's ride made over $3,000 for Rein in Sarcoma and this year, organizers hope to to make even more. And with your pledge of support they surely will! To learn more about the Mud Dog Ride, to support Eric and other riders, click here.
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Join us for a very special Rein in Sarcoma Gathering, Sunday afternoon, Feb 21st. Because of the interest in seeing Scott, this particular Gathering is open to all RIS supporters. RIS Gatherings are free events designed to support people in their sarcoma journeys.
The February 21st event begins at 1:45 with a time to meet others. The afternoon will feature 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. To learn more about this event, Scott Burton and to register, click here. |
KICK MEETING FOR RIS 2010 - MARCH 16
Plan now to attend the 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 will be available. To find out more,
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RIS MINI MEDICAL SCHOOL: Students Perform Surgery
On Saturday February 6th, Dean for a Day, Dr. Kathryn Dusenbery, convened the 2010 class for the First Annual "Rein in Sarcoma" Mini-Medical School at the University of Minnesota. The all star faculty was composed of Dean Dusenbery, Dr. Daniel Mulrooney, Dr. Juan Manivel, Dr. Edward Cheng, Dr. Brenda Weigel and Dr. Christian Ogilvie assisted by RIS Medical Scholarship Student Brad Stish.
The curriculum was rigorous and highly informative. It included lively presentations on "What is Sarcoma? Incidence/Types", the "Pathology of Sarcoma", and the "Principles of Sarcoma Surgery" Of course no medical school is complete without some
interesting and challenging "Case Presentations"
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a tutorial on surgery and the proper suturing of Chicken legs by Dr.
Cheng the twenty graduating students of the first class of 2010 then
had to show their knowledge of surgery by each performing a incision
and then suturing up a drumstick. To learn more and see the graduates in action, click here.
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 RIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
This month we have several great volunteer opportunities for you to consider. Some are just for an event and others will provide you with and ongoing opportunity. RIS is an all volunteer non-profit organization so we rely on all of you to continue to make Rein in Sarcoma the great success it has been for almost 10 years! To learn more contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Nancy Hendrickson by phone (651-487-3031) or email her by clicking here.
- Hands On Twin Cities Expo - Saturday, February 20th at Mall of America. Help staff our volunteer recruitment booth and help spread the word on Rein in Sarcoma!
- RIS Newsletter Stuffing Party - Thursday, February 25th 7:00 pm at Wyckoff's 3312 Richmond Avenue, Shoreview, MN 55126. Have a grand time with others as we get out our "spring" RIS Newsletter.
- RIS 2010 Kick Off Meeting - Tuesday, March 16th 6:30 pm, Mpls. See details above.
- RIS Data Base Manager - Help work with a key team of RIS leadership in setting up our new RIS "cloud based" database. We will provide training and you can do this from your own home.
For more info on these opportunities, click here.
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"It took a village to get me through cancer. My village rose up from
all quarters, embroidered itself together into these crazy beautiful
patterns, and mysteriously provided exactly the grace I needed at just
the right moments. Some threads were slender, or appeared only briefly;
others were richly interwoven at every step. All were appreciated deeply. I write, first, to thank you for being.
I write also to highlight the Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma
Foundation, grown from tragedy transformed, as so often happens into
beauty."
So writes Christin Jaye Eaton Garcia, a poet, mother, wife, lawyer, and sarcoma survivor. In her memoir "Pulse, My Cancer Journey,", Christin presents this memoir as a rare gift to all sarcoma patients and survivors. Part reflections, part poetry, part memoir and part a faith journey, click here to read and learn more.
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The Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation is the primary sarcoma cancer foundation
in the upper Midwest. Our goals are to find a cure for sarcoma cancers through
funding research, education for medical personal and the public and patient
support. As an all volunteer non-profit organization over 98% of all revenue directly support our mission.
Sincerely,
Peter Wyckoff, President
Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation |
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