Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation
Rein in Sarcoma Masthead

Volume 4 Number
5
 June 2011
IN THIS ISSUE
Support the Auction
Volunteer Opportunities
New Named Funds
Interview - Dr. Keith Skubitz
Race for Grace
Inspiration
QUICK LINKS
Join Our Mailing List

RIS2011ImageMake the 11th Party a Huge Success!   

On Monday night, July 25, 2011 we will celebrate life and honor our loved ones at the 11th "Party in the Park" at Como Park.  We need your help to make this event  wonderful.  

 

First, we hope you'll join us there!!  Read about the exciting program, here.  Register for the event or the free picnic by clicking here.   

 

All Hands Meeting: You can help grow the "Party" by attending our All Hands Meeting on Tuesday, June 14.  Meet at the Wyckoffs' home at 6:30 p.m. and learn, over ice cream sundaes, how you can participate.  Leave with informational posters to post, raffle tickets to sell, ideas for the auction, and inspiration for sharing this evening with your family, your friends, and your community.  Learn more and register for the June 14 meeting by clicking here.   

Auction 2010Support Our Auction  

We're off to a great start with donations.  We invite you to build on this momentum, contributing fabulous additions from you, your friends or your community businesses.  Asking is easier than you think, and easier than ever with our enhanced support system.  For a full suite of auction resources, including great ideas and donation forms, please visit here.

 

This year, a "Super Auction" will follow the regular silent auction, highlighting special items that will remain open for bids for an extra time.  Also watch for the RIS internet auction, starting July 5.  So many ways to support RIS!      

 
VolunteersHelp Us Host This Party!

On June 23, at 7:00 pm, we will meet at the Wyckoffs' to label our invitations.  Please join us by clicking here

 

We need everyone to help host this party.  Sign up now to let us know how you'll help.  Ask your community to join us too.  Set up tables early in the evening, welcome our guests, or take the party down.  Are you gifted in technology?  Can your church or community youth group run children's carnival games? 

Many opportunities are available, often for short time frames.  Please sign up by using this link.     
Race For Grace Named Fund-2010 RIS

New RIS Tribute and Memorial Named Funds Announced

RIS is delighted to announce that three new Tribute and Memorial Named Funds will be joining our eight existing Funds.  The Funds to be established are the Brett Dale Fund, the Kaitlyn Jurek Fund and the Jackie Middleton Fund.   

These funds along with the eight existing funds are a very important part of our work to support patients, fund research and foster education. All eleven RIS Tribute and Memorial Named Funds will be recognized and honored during the closing ceremony at our July 25th "Party in the Park".  Read more...  

 

Skubitz, K 
Dr. Keith Skubitz - Absolutely, Science Helps

University of Minnesota Professor and medical oncologist Keith Skubitz has been treating people with sarcoma cancer for over 20 years.  Maybe, he is your doctor.  What he really seems passionate about is finding ways for science to help doctors deliver better treatments to their patients.  This can mean anything from more effective drugs to portable pumps, which allow patients to bring their chemo home. 

 

To read an interview with Dr. Skubitz and learn more about his promising work, some done in collaboration with RIS, click here

 

Race for Grace 2010 Logo

Race for Grace Registration is Open

 

For the third year, our community will join to Race for Grace.  This year's celebration will happen on Saturday morning, August 6 at Eastview High School in Apple Valley.  We hope you'll be there to take part in this inspirational story, about a young girl who wants to make a difference for her friend.  Follow this link to learn more and register.    

 

Garcia, CInspiration...

Sometimes, we're mad.  Lord knows, cancer gives us reasons.  First it stuns my thoughts, then it makes me cry.  I can't sleep!  What happened to my hair?  I can't get out of this chair.  My mouth hurts.  My stomach hurts.  My leg hurts.  Violence has been committed upon my body.  All I can do is sleep.  Will I ever walk again?  Why can't I just be normal?  What happens if I die?  My baby!

 

Yes, it's okay to be mad.  Just don't forget to fall back into the Love again.  It's there, waiting for you.  It was always there.     

 

-Christin

 

To view past Inspiration entries, you may visit here.

The Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation is the primary sarcoma cancer foundation in the upper Midwest. Our goals are to fund research that may find a cure for sarcoma cancers, to provide education for medical personnel and the public, and to support patients and their loved ones.  We are an all-volunteer non-profit organization, which allows over 97% of our revenues to directly support our mission!

Sincerely,

Peter Wyckoff, President
Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation