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Volume 7 Number 3
| February 2014 |
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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."
Sincerely,
President Executive Director Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation 
New Phone Number 844-SARCOMA (844) 727-2662 |
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RIS Community "Gathers" for
Support and Celebration
Approximately 70 individuals attended the Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma's Gathering on Sunday, January 26. We are so glad that you could make it, in spite of the weather. For those who were not able to be there-we are looking forward to seeing you next time.Pete Wyckoff began by sharing the Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma story, updating attendees on the highlights of the past year, and shared some of the exiting events ahead such as the mini-medical clinic and the survivorship conference at the University of Minnesota.
Ann Reed dazzled us with her witty commentary between folk songs. Songs were sung about sacred places, life gets real, home, dancing stars, Northern Lights, North Pole, and grateful hearts. Ann encouraged participants to sing-a-long to the oldie but goodie, "You Are My Sunshine," which we will never feel the same positivity we once felt when we sang that song. Ann also shared with us the song she wrote at the great Minnesota Get-Together, the State Fair, which was a wonderful tribute to the Minnesota culture and of course, cheese curds, something we wait for all year.
Thank you to all of you whom attended. We hope to see you again soon. Please click here for the full story.
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Mud Dogs to Ride February 6-9, 2014
The 2014 annual Mud Dog Ride for RIS will coincide with the Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association 32nd annual Winter Rendezvous, February 6-9 at the Shooting Star Casino Hotel & Event Center in Mahnomen, MN in memory of snowmobile rider, Eric Skogman.
The 2014 Ride is again being organized by Joel Mellenthin, Midwest Sports Publishing Network (MSPN) and Eric's many friends.
For the sixth consecutive year, the Mud Dogs Riders will collect tax-deductible donations for the Eric Skogman Mud Dog Ride Fund of the Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation (KWRISF). For the first three years Eric organized the Ride which has contributed over $25,000 to find a cure of Sarcoma Cancers.
An anonymous donor is issuing a $1,500 Mud Dog Challenge Grant! This donor will match all new 2014 Mud Dog paid pledges through Saturday, February 9th or when the challenge is met. Please help us meet this goal and donate today!
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 Share your Sarcoma Story
Hippocrates Café May 9, 2014
Seeking submissions for our May 9th RIS Hippocrates Café Performance and Creative Exhibit at Mill City Clinic. Hippocrates Café productions use professional actors and musicians to explore complex healthcare topics. The Sarcoma Stories performance and exhibit will explore the human side of being a sarcoma patient, family member, friend or healthcare giver. We want everyone to share the moments that touched them through creative writing, poetry, photography, art, and music. Tell us the trials, triumphs, losses, lessons, and even laughs that define your experience with sarcoma. Please visit our website for more information and to submit your story.
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Upcoming RIS Events
Mall of America- "Volunteer Expo" February 15
The Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation will have a booth at the Annual Hands On Twin Cities Volunteer Expo at the Mall of America on Saturday, February 15, 2014. This is a great opportunity for RIS to speak face-to-face with lots of potential volunteers and network with other organizations. Please stop by if you are visiting the Mall of America.
Herberger's Community Days Fundraiser, February 28 and March 1 Community Days is a fund-raising event designed to provide local nonprofit organizations with a fun and easy way to raise money for your organization. Each booklet contains a $10 coupon good on almost any merchandise item of $10 or more (customers spend $5 for the booklet and get $10 back on their first purchase!), a 25% off shopping pass, a 30% off early bird coupon, plus great bonus offers - available on Community Days only. All coupons are valid on top of our already low One Day Sale prices, and they're good all day long! To order your booklet, please visit: Community Days (choose: Minnesota, Roseville, and KWRISF) or contact Kate.
Leadership Meeting- "Party in the Park"
Party in the Park, March 24, 2014 6:30pm
Kevin O'Keefe is assembling a great leadership team for this year's Party in the Park on July 28th, but we need your support and volunteering to make it really extraordinary! To learn more and volunteer for this year's Party, click here. Family Practice Conference Spring Refresher- April 11 and 12
Dr. Christian Ogilvie will be speaking at the 2014 "Spring Refresher, Painting the Future of Family Practice". His presentation is entitled is "Sarcoma's: What Should I do about this bump" The conference is for Family Practice Doctors who are often the first to see sarcoma patients and Dr. Ogilvie will be making them aware of what to look for in a sarcoma diagnosis. The RIS Red Flags committee will be staffing a booth at the conference to pass out information developed by our Medical Advisory Board.
Run with our Sarcoma Team at the Minneapolis Marathon Races
Minneapolis Marathon, June 1
Help Raise Money for Sarcoma Education, Research, and Patient Support. All of the races are very friendly for new runners, especially the relay race where each participant runs approximately 5-8 miles. Please recruit friends and family to run for such a good cause! Sign up for marathon, half-marathon, or marathon relay (up to 4 participants) at Minneapolis Marathon. When signing yourself up, put Rein in Sarcoma in the Company Name line. Runners will pay registration fee and the pledges will go towards the Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation. Please check our website in the near future for further information. If you have questions, please contact Jake.
Save the Date - 2014 Party in the Park & Sarcoma Family Picnic- July 28
Don't miss an exciting evening of education, support and entertainment at the 14th annual "Party in the Park" which will be held at the Como Park and Cafesjian's Carousel.
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