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Volume 6 Number 6
| May 2013 |
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Offer Your Hands! 
Join our All Hands Meeting on Tuesday evening, May 14, at the home of Pete and Sue Wyckoff. What is an "All Hands"? A chance for us to come together to learn about the Party plans, be inspired to contribute to Raffle and Silent Auction success, and break out into committee groups to do our work. Gather at 6:30 p.m. for a meeting that begins promptly at 7:00. (For details, click here.)
Come early and get your seat, because we'll start our meeting with the official premier of the new Red Flags video, From "Never Heard of It" to "Caught It Early!" Our fine producers and actors will be on hand, to share their work and receive your thanks.
Plan now to follow up this night by joining again for All Hands on Tuesday evening, June 11. Same time, same place, and same great mission. Your presence there makes our work so much easier! Bring auction items to donate, get print materials to distribute, take home raffle tickets to sell, and keep our Party moving.
Also plan now to register on-line, ahead of time, for both the American Family Free Picnic and the Party in the Park. Systems will be up and running on www.reininsarcoma.org before the end of May. We really need your help to make this process smooth. You will benefit too! Help us to achieve shorter lines and faster times. Walk right up to the Will Call table! Check right out after the Closing Ceremony! You'll be glad you did...
See you soon!
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Emily Greengard is one of the newest members of the Rein in Sarcoma team. A pediatric medical oncologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Greengard has become involved with the Medical Advisory Committee so central to the work of the RIS Red Flags team. Passionate about treating her patients and having the opportunity to combine her practice with research in an academic environment, Dr. Greengard says "it's nice to wake up every morning and think there's nothing else you'd rather do." Read more about Dr. Greengard and her practice by clicking here.
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Official Premier of New RIS Video at May 14 All Hands Meeting
We are excited to officially premier our Red Flags of Sarcoma Video, From "Never Heard of it" to "Caught it Early!", at our May 14th All Hands Meeting! Professionally produced and donated by Paul Sanft and Tori Bahr at IdeaTap Studios, this 3 minute video is entertaining, poignant and important. One more reason to join the All Hands Meeting: view the video on a big screen, then meet and thank the producers and stars of the video. View it, Enjoy It, "Like It" and forward it to all your friends, family, and contacts. Be a lifesaver!! Our thanks to all RIS volunteers who shared their stories and to Zach Sobiech, who donated the music. |
Join Ruth Bachman and James Denton (from Desperate Housewives) for the first annual event in the Twin Cities in honor of "National Cancer Survivors Day" - a celebration of survivors, their families and support networks. The evening will be the official launch of Ruth's New Book: "Growing through the Narrow Spots" and will include musical and meaningful entertainment accompanied by wine and appetizers.
Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the book and other gifts. Proceeds raised from the event will benefit The Hourglass Fund Project Partners INCLUDING REIN IN SARCOMA!
Join RIS at this wonderful event, Learn more
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The support and collaboration of hundreds of individuals and corporations will make this year's Party in the Park on July 22nd our best ever! Here's how you can help!
- Corporate Sponsorship - Join a growing list of corporations lending their name and their support by becoming a 2013 Party in the Park corporate sponsor. To learn more, click here. (Watch for our sponsors to appear soon on our 2013 Party page! Look for them in print, too. And thank them with your business.)
- Establish or Support a Named Fund - Over a dozen named funds annually support the work of RIS and are recognized in meaningful ways at our Party's Closing Ceremony. To find out more about establishing a RIS Named Fund for yourself or a loved one, click here.
- Donate an Auction Item - When we all join together, your interesting, unique and sought-after gifts can provide the foundation for Rein in Sarcoma's work. How about a few days at your lake cabin, a special service, or a fine wine? We need your special gifts and services! For a list of auction items ideas, click here. For information on donating, including drop off locations, click here.
- Sell Raffle Tickets - Over $3,000 in prizes will be granted in this year's Raffle: Win a Big Sky Montana vacation, $1,000 in cash or a new Apple iPad! To lean more or order raffle tickets to sell to your friends, neighbor and colleagues, click here. Or you can pick up tickets at our All Hands Meeting on June 11.
- Volunteer for the Party - Even if you cannot make our upcoming All Hands Meetings you still can volunteer to help prepare or host this year's Party in the Park! (Remember, it's on Monday evening, July 22.) To lean more and sign up call Nancy Hendrickson at 651-487-3031 or click here.
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Of Note......
Employer Matches
Many employers will match your financial and even your volunteer hours for Rein in Sarcoma. Please check with your employer to see if and how this might work for you (and us)!
Save your Treasures
The annual RIS Garage Sale will be returning this September! Start now to set aside your "treasures" and "rare miscellany" to contribute to this wonderful and fun two day event. More info to follow.
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The Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation is the primary sarcoma cancer foundation in the upper Midwest. Our mission is "dedicated to educating the public and medical community about sarcomas, supporting sarcoma patients and their loved ones, and funding research directed toward developing new treatments and finding a cure for sarcoma cancers." We are an all-volunteer non-profit organization, which allows over 92% of our revenues to directly support our mission!
Sincerely,
Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation |
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