Remember that behind every auction item, there is a person who cares passionately about RIS and people who have been affected by sarcoma cancers.  For a lovely sampling, read stories here .

The RIS On-Line Auction is open now and will remain open through July 23. You can browse at your convenience and place bids on-line.  You also can submit winning bids even if you can't attend the Party, by placing internet "proxy bids" on the items you really want.  For the internet auction, click here.  

From 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Party, a few items will receive special attention and extra bids as part of our first-ever Super Silent Auction.  You won't want to miss the fun.  To learn more about all things auction, click here .  

At the event program page, here , you will see that RIS has benefited from generous support by many wonderful sponsors.  Gold Ring sponsors are American Family Insurance, Fairview, and the University of Minnesota Physicians.  Brass Ring sponsors are Building Arts, Mairs and Power, Inc., Park Midway Bank and Thrivent Financial. 

Our many in-kind sponsors are named in the printed program that will be handed out at the event.  Please look for them!  We note here our image donor Jeffrey Numainville, our art designer Ben Eaton, our printer Custom Business Forms, and our regular supporters musician Ross Sutter and Manhattan Toys.  If you see our sponsors at the Party, please share your thanks.  We couldn't do this without them. 

RIS also thanks its named fund donors, who will be honored during the closing ceremony.  RIS is deeply grateful that you choose to celebrate your loved ones by supporting our mission.