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Volume 7 Issue 4 April 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 Phone Number 844-SARCOMA (844) 727-2662
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Kick off Meeting
Party in the Park/Picnic
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Committees are starting to meet and we would love to have your assistance. If you are interested in joining a committee to help plan the picnic or party this summer, please fill out our application.
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Get Involved!
Volunteer Opportunities Available Now
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Do you have a skill or interest you would like to share with the Rein in Sarcoma Foundation?
We are also looking for Volunteers to help with the following:
Branding Committee;
Finance Committee;
Fund Development Research;
Mentorship Program;
Newsletter Editor;
Patient & Family Support Committee;
Story Interviewers and Writers;
Volunteer Resources;
Website re-organization, short-term committee
If you are interested in any of the above opportunities or sharing another interest, hobby, or skill, please contact Nancy at 844-727-2662 ext. 3 or fill out our volunteer application.
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Register Now. Classes filling fast.
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RIS Mini-Medical School Dean, Katheryn Dusenbery is pleased to announce that our fifth annual RIS Mini-Medical school that will highlight the very promising sarcoma research being conducted by the U of MN College of Veterinary Medicine under the leadership of Dr. Jamie Modiano. 2014 RIS Mini Medical School: "Going to the Dogs" - Finding Cures for Sarcomas through Canine Research will be held Saturday, April 12th 8:30 am to noon and presented in collaboration with University of MN School of Veterinary Medicine at the brand new U of MN Cancer & Cardiovascular Research Building. The School will also feature a unique visit with researchers and a "behind the scenes" tour of the new Center for Magnetic Resonance Research. The event is free to all RIS supporters. Click here for more details and to register. |
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 Join us for a unique experience at the premier of the Hippocrates Café production "Stories of Our Sarcoma Journey" on Friday, evening May 9th. Using professional actors and musicians Dr. Jon Hallberg is directing and producing a Hippocrates Café production of based our community's amazing and deeply moving sarcoma stories. "Stories of Our Sarcoma Journey" will include not only an original performance but also a artistic exhibit exploring the human side of being a sarcoma patient, family member, friend or healthcare giver.
Creator and producer of Hippocrates Café, Dr. Hallberg is a Assistant professor in family medicine at the University of Minnesota, medical director at Mill City Clinic and a medical commentator for Minnesota Public Radio as well nationally on "All Things Considered".
What: Sarcoma Stories & Hippocrates Café
When: Friday, May 9th 2014, 6:30pm
Where: Mill City Clinic. 901 S. Second St., Minneapolis, MN
Cost: $20/person
Registration is limited to 100 individuals. Register early. To view additional performance information or to register visit our website.
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|  "I have always felt a connection to Karen Wyckoff, whom I never met. My very first day of radiation Dr. Dusenbery came in and was very sad. She shared that a patient of hers had died and that she was so young. That was Karen."
During these last thirteen years, Jan fought many battles, but she and her husband Tim, continued to follow and support Rein in Sarcoma. Now they have responded with a significant new gift to support the RIS Sarcoma Scholars for the 2014-2015 academic year. This will allow RIS to fund three RIS Scholars for the next academic year and to increase the amount of their scholarships to $3,000.
Jan and Tim in speaking about their gift said, "We are grateful for the Rein in Sarcoma Foundation and its emphasis on educating people about sarcoma, including the next generation of physicians. We are enthused about the Foundation's work with the Sarcoma Scholars. We believe the Sarcoma Scholarship program increases the visibility and understanding about sarcoma in the medical community, a key to earlier detection." |
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|  "You don't want to be doctors 1 though 5 who misdiagnosed my brother's sarcoma" Jasmine Baultrippe poignantly stated to seventy 2nd year medical students at Rein in Sarcoma's annual "Sarcoma Day" at the University of Minnesota. Organized by RIS Sarcoma Scholars, the lunch lecture was highly informative with a presentation on Soft and Bone Tissue Sarcoma by Dr. Christian Ogilvie and personal presentations by Jasmine Baultrippe who lost her brother "Beanz" to osteosarcoma and Lisa Griebel who is a sarcoma survivor. Click here for full story including videos of their presentation. |
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 Volunteer Highlight: Nancy Hendrickson
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Since 2003, Nancy Hendrickson has been coordinating the Rein in Sarcoma volunteers. After the loss of her son, Brent, to Sarcoma, Nancy vowed to do whatever she could to help find a cure and the cause of Osteosarcoma. According to Nancy, "It helps me to make sense of losing Brent and it keeps his memory close to my heart".
Nancy states the "Party in the Park" is her favorite Rein in Sarcoma event. Nancy exclaims, "It's a satisfying role because so many people are willing to step up and help!"
National Volunteer Week is April 6-12, 2014. We want to thank Nancy for her wonderful volunteer service to Rein in Sarcoma over the past 11 years. A shout out to you for all you do, Nancy.
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Upcoming Events:
 Family Practice Conference Spring Refresher April 11 &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.
 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.Runners will pay registration fee and the pledges will go towards the Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation. Please check our website for further information. If you have questions, please contact Jake.
Join us for a 3rd Annual Celebration of Life, Craft Show and Live Music Event on Saturday May 3, from 12pm-5pm at the Osseo-Fairchild High School, (Osseo, WI) to show support for Mark Wehner with proceeds benefiting the Rein in Sarcoma Foundation. Mark Wehner was a teacher and Choir Director at Osseo-Fairchild High School for over 30 years and is now retired. He has taught hundreds of students and helped them appreciate the beauty of music and creativity. To learn from Mr. Wehner was to be inspired; inspired to create music and become a better, stronger, kinder person because he led by example. Learn more and donate in Mark's name.
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 on Monday evening, July 28th. Learn more...
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