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Volume 3 Number 5
| May 2010
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 RIS Update!
Welcome to our May RIS Newsletter. In this issue you will find information about our plans for Rein in Sarcoma 2010 and how you can help! View a new Video for sarcoma patients. Order new RIS merchandise. Register for the 2nd Annual Race for Grace!.
Registration for RIS 2010 begins June 1st, so join us fighting to find cures for sarcoma cancers.
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Dick and Jane's Big Brass Band will be returning for RIS 2010  | 10th Annaul Rein in Sarcoma- July 26!
Mark your calendar, invite all your family and friends and plan to join us for the 10th Annual Rein in Sarcoma on Monday evening, July 26th at Cafesjian's Carousel and the Como Park Visitor Center in St. Paul presented by CVS
Caremark Pharmacies.
With the leadership of Allan Swartz, our 2010 chair,
our first "All Hands" meeting was held with lots of new leadership last month and all of you are invited to our next planning meeting on Thursday, June 10th. Highlights include read more...
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 2010 Commemorative T-Shirts Available Now!
Striking 2010 Party in the Park T-Shirts featuring the beauty of "The Lemon Queen," by acclaimed photographer and cancer survivor Greg Murphy is now available for purchase in the RIS Internet Store. Order them now so you can sport them at this year's celebration on July 26th.
These high quality screened T-Shirts are available in three colors, kiwi, butter yellow and chestnut brown. Also available on-line is our beautiful 2010 commemorative poster. Read more...
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Ruth Bachman discuses her sarcoma journey  | RIS and U of M unveil new video for sarcoma patients
"Living Life: Cancer Patients Talk About Amputation" a new video for sarcoma and other
cancer patients who are contemplating the need for amputation in
treating your sarcoma or other cancers is now available . The Rein in Sarcoma Foundation
funded the production of this video which features the stories of three
sarcoma survivors, all of whom who have had amputations as apart of
their sarcoma cancer treatments.
Although the impact of an amputation is profound, this inspiring
five-part video is a testament to the human spirit. It clearly
demonstrates that the recovery process, both physically and emotionally,
is transformational and leads to lives that are flourishing,
productive, and joyful. Produced by Dr. Edward Cheng, with Dr. Bill
Robiner and Evie Sands, and Masonic
Cancer Center, University of Minnesota. To view "Living Life", Click here.
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RIS Auction Update
Work is well underway for this year's Silent Auction with high hopes
for our most successful event ever. The RIS auction gets underway on July 5th as both a website and an Ebay auction which will culminate at the event with over 300 great items expected. Our goal is to raise $25,000 in celebration
of the 10th Anniversary of the "Party in the Park". You can help make this year's auction the best ever by donating an item for his year's event. Learn how...
Your social network provides the best sources for donations
to the auction. Take a minute to complete an exercise which helps you identify
your own social network. Learn more and download form here. We need to better identify resources within the
RIS volunteer community that can lead to really great auction offerings.
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All Hands Volunteers Discuss new T-Shirts  | All Hands Meeting- June 10th
Plan now to join us
at our next RIS 2010 "All Hands" meeting on Thursday evening,
June 10th at the Wyckoff's. Join us at 6:30 to socialize
and get to know one another. We will also have great desserts available!
The
"All Hands" meeting gets underway at 7:00 pm. We need the
talent and enthusiasm of many new and returning volunteers at the next "All Hands" meeting. We will have new 2010 RIS informational posters, flyers and raffle tickets available for distribution. To learn more or to register for the meeting, click here.
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Join us in support of the Second Annual Race For Grace Race for Grace which is set for Saturday, August 7th
at the Johnny Cake Ridge Park (East side) in Apple Valley, MN.
The Race will again feature a 1 Mile walk/run and a 5K walk/run. Last
year's first Race for Grace attracted over 400 participants and raised
over $33,000 for Rein in Sarcoma! This year's goal is 600 participants and $40,000 in support of Rein in Sarcoma. Read more....
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Facebook - Click to see RIS Facebook  |
You are the best person to get the word out about 10th Annual Party in the Park. Just use your social networks!
- Join RIS Facebook and then send a link out to all your face book friends.
- Tweet RIS,
- Send invites to all your email contacts.
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 Save your treasures for RIS Garage Sale
- Do you have rare treasures or rare miscellany??
- Want to clear out your attic, garage or kitchen?
- Do you have something that others might want, that you don't need?
Then set them aside and donate them to the 2010 RIS Garage Sale to be held in early September (drop offs starting in mid-August). If you would consider being an additional RIS Garage sale location ,or have any questions, contact Sue Wyckoff or call 651-486-9114. |
We need you. Please
join us, and help to make our tenth anniversary event a success. Many hands make light work, and we have
important work to do. Take
a moment to explore the opportunities. Something is sure to match well with your talents and availability! Day of event volunteering is also a fun way to make a difference working with friends or to building esprit de corps with work colleagues. Contact Nancy Hendrickson, to set up team or group volunteer activities. To learn more, click here....
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- What if Karen Wyckoff Rein In Sarcoma Foundation
earned a donation every time you searched the Internet?
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What if a percentage of every purchase you made
online went to support our cause?
Well, now it can!
GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered
search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, to the charities its users designate including Rein in
Sarcoma! Use it just as you would any search engine and watch
the pennies add up! Learn more....
GoodShop.com is a new online
shopping mall which donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to the
charities its users designate! Hundreds of stores including Target, Gap,
Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with
GoodShop and every time you place an order, you'll be supporting Rein in
Sarcoma or other favorite cause. 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 personnel and the public and patient
support. As an all volunteer non-profit organization over 98% of all revenue directly supports our mission.
Sincerely,
Peter Wyckoff, President
Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation |
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