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Volume 4 Number 11 | December 2011 |
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 RIS Announces New Sarcoma Grant Round of $158,500
Based on income received and expected yet in 2011, the RIS Board has authorized a new grant round totaling at least $158,500 for sarcoma cancer research at the University of Minnesota.
"This will be one of the largest grant rounds in our history," said Rein in Sarcoma treasurer, Tom Dougherty. "It comes a direct result of an outpouring of concern and support not only for the mission of Rein in Sarcoma but for the individuals and families who have been impacted by sarcoma cancers."
Proposals are being submitted to a Sarcoma screening team at the University, which will make recommendations to the RIS Board by the end of January. The Board is scheduled to act on these recommendations on February 1. |
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 Hippocrates Cafe to present "Expressions of Cancer" at January RIS Gathering
Join us for a special RIS Gathering on Sunday afternoon, January 29th, featuring The Hipprocates Cafe with Dr. Jon Hallberg. Dr. Hallberg wears many hats, including Assistant Professor in Family Medicine at the University of Minnesota, Medical Director at the award-winning Mill City Clinic and regular medical commentator on Minnesota Public Radio.
Through both story and song, the Hipprocates Cafe will present an original production called "Expressions of Cancer." Many perspectives will be shared, including those of patients, doctors, and loved ones. Both survivorship and loss will be considered. This Gathering is free, as part of the RIS mission to support people facing sarcoma.
Ruth and Dale Bachman again will sponsor and host this Winter Gathering, held again in the beautiful Heritage room at the Lyndale Avenue Bachman's store. Start time is 1:30 pm. Come early, because Jasmine Baultrippe will bake us her Jazzy Cakes! To register and learn more.....
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Dean Katie Dusenbery has announced that registration is now open for the 3rd Annual RIS Mini Medcial School on Saturday, February 4 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. The 2012 RIS Mini Medical School will be a hands-on and "behind the scenes" look at the sarcoma team's work. People will divide into groups and rotate to 3 stations, to see:
- How a tumor specimen is handled and evaluated
- How radiologists evaluate images
- How radiation oncologists plan a course of therapy
We then will convene for a mock "tumor board," where an example person's cancer will be presented and discussed. Those attending should get a real appreciation for the work of the sarcoma doctors. Registration is open to all who have made or will make a donation in 2011, in any amount, to Rein in Sarcoma. To learn more and to register, click here. |
 Dr. L. Chinsoo Cho: "A great field"
Dr. L. Chinsoo Cho is an Associate Professor and radiation oncologist with the University of Minnesota. Treating sarcoma cancers is "very challenging," because they may appear anywhere in the body and often are located near critical body structures.
In this work, as in life, each person is unique. Dr. Cho considers radiation oncology to be "a great field," and he finds success in many different outcomes. For an interview with Dr. Cho, click here.
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 The 4th Annual RIS Mud Dog Ride will take place February 9-12, 2012. Both Riders and Pledgers can now participate! The Ride will coincide with the Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association's 31st annual Winter Rendezvous, at the Fairmont Holiday Inn in Fairmont, MN. This year's ride will honor the life of Eric Skogman, who conceived of the RIS Mud Dog Snowmobile Ride and raised over $20,000 in its first three years! Eric died from liposarcoma in April of 2011. The 2012 ride is dedicated to his vision, passion, humor, and memory. Read more...
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If you have not completed your year end donations, please consider a gift to the mission of Rein in Sarcoma. Donations can be given to honor or remember a particular sarcoma patient or to support the organization's work as a whole. To learn about Rein in Sarcoma's Tribute and Memorial Funds, click here. The amount of year-end giving will directly determine our ability to increase 2012 research funding at our February Board meeting.
Your tax deductible gift will make a major difference. As an all volunteer non-profit organization, we have the opportunity to direct over 95% of your donation to directly support our mission of support, education and finding cures for sarcoma cancers. To donate on our secure website, click here. |
 2012 "Party in the Park"- Save the Date! - The 12th annual "Party in the Park" is set for Monday, July 23rd at Como Park. Lots more info in coming months.
- The 2012 "Party in the Park" kick off celebration and planning meeting for all new and returning volunteers is set for Thursday, March 8th at Orthopedic Clinic of the University of Minnesota, Riverside Campus.
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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 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 95% of our revenues to directly support our mission!
Sincerely,
Peter Wyckoff, President
Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation |
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