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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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Save your Stuff! Garage Sale:
Sept 11 & 12
Our ninth annual Rein in Sarcoma Garage sale will be held September 11, & 12, 2014 with special advanced sales for RIS supporters on Wednesday, September 10th from 12:00 pm till 7:00 pm. Delivery can be done after August 1st. 100% of profits benefit sarcoma cancer research!
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|  Our 14th Annual "Party In The Park," will be held on Monday, July 28 at St. Paul's Cafesjian's Carousel and Como Park Visitor Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. This an event for all ages and for the entire community. In addition to unlimited free rides on the beautifully restored Cafesjian's Carousel, the evening will feature a variety of entertainers, a large silent auction, children's activities and a closing program at dusk. Don't miss out on the best event in town!
At the meeting, you will learn more about the event, and have the opportunity to connect with a team whose needs match well with your interests and availability. If you are interested in securing auction items, promoting the Party, having a fun and important experience in helping to help plan our Picnic and Party in the Park, please register .
Kevin O'Keefe, 2014 Party in the Park, Chairperson
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 On Friday evening, May 9th, Dr. Jon Hallberg directed an amazing performance using professional actors (including Guthrie legend Raye Birk, left) and musicians. 'Stories of Sarcoma Journeys" exhibited the human side of sarcoma cancer-trials, loss, lessons, and laughs. Click here to view pictures from the evening. A special YouTube video highlighting the more then twenty stories submitted has also been produced. To watch, click here.
"The evening spent with Hippocrates Café was both heartbreaking and heartwarming. Dr. Jon Hallberg and his talented ensemble of actors and musicians handled our precious sarcoma stories with masterful precision. For one evening, the insidious nature of sarcoma cancer was muted by this thoughtful and intensely moving performance. Thank you Hippocrates Café and Rein in Sarcoma for an evening of courage and compassion."
- Lisa Griebel, eight year Sarcoma survivor
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written by Melissa McDaniel
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In 2012, Mark Wehner was diagnosed with his third battle with sarcoma cancer. I found out about it in March just before the volleyball-sized tumor was removed from his abdomen. We had a very scary and tearful conversation about how ill he was right before his surgery. I said I wanted to do something to help. Mark was "too sick to argue" as he puts it, and said we would talk about it more when he successfully came out of surgery. That has always been our attitude for both "Celebration of Life" and the Wehner family. I started to make phone calls and got alumni Laura Spaeth, Nikki Lafky, and Brian Bethke on board to create the first "Celebration of Life", which at the time did not have a name.
Click here to read the full story how four alumni came together to support Mark Wehner on his battle against sarcoma cancer. A video of the the 2014 "Celebration of Life" event is found here. |
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If you are a Sarcoma patient, survivor, or have lost a relative to Sarcoma, we invite you and close loved ones to join us for a celebration of life, caring, and a plain old "good time" at RIS 2014 Sarcoma Family Picnic, Monday afternoon, July 28th starting at 4:30 pm. Join with others to share common experiences, to gain and offer support. Sarcoma doctors and researchers from the University of Minnesota, The Mayo Clinic, and Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota will join you to socialize and visit informally. We thank American Family Insurance for their continuing sponsorship. While the Picnic is free, advanced registration by Monday, July 21st is required. Register here.
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 | July Is Sarcoma Awareness Month | 
Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed July 2014 to be Sarcoma Awareness Month in Minnesota. Throughout the month, we will have events and on-line parties. Here is a list of planned activities. Help spread the word!
- Wednesday, July 1: Bridge Lighting in Minneapolis - of 35W Bridge which will be adorn that evening in Rein in Sarcoma colors (blue and yellow). Gathering mid-evening. Gold Medal Park in Minneapolis. 8:15pm-9:30pm with program at 8:30pm.
- July 1-14 Jamberry Nails on-line fundraising party with 30% of the proceeds benefiting Rein in Sarcoma
- July 15-21 Luvin Locket on-line fundraising party with 20-25% of the proceeds benefiting Rein in Sarcoma
- Monday, July 28 RIS Sarcoma Family Picnic - 4:30 Como Park East Pavilion, St. Paul, Advanced Registration is required
- Monday, July 28 RIS Party in the Park - 6:00 PM - Cafesjian's Carousel and Como Park Visitor Center, St Paul, Learn more and register
- Thursday, July 31 - RIS Tours of the Veterinary School and cutting edge treatments for animals.
- Dine to Donate nights: Perkins & Buffalo Wild Wings
Please our July Sarcoma events webpage for more updated details and events throughout the month.
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 Corinne and Victor: Siblings in Sarcoma
Corinne had Ewing's Sarcoma and met Victor who also had Ewing's Sarcoma and she tells the story of how they became siblings and best friends. Click here to view her interview about their experience.
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