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We Need You
Party in the Park
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Volunteers are needed to make our 2014 Party in the Park a huge success! This means you.
We have many opportunities for you to choose from. Please consider sharing your time and talents and assisting us in making the event a success. We couldn't do it without you.
Click here to sign up and view the opportunities available. Or, call Nancy at (651) 214-5821.
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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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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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Please join us for our 14th Annual "Party in the Park," Monday, July 28 at St. Paul's Cafesjian's Carousel and Como Park Visitor Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. This is 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 continuous entertainment on two stages, a large silent auction, children's activities, and a closing program at dusk. Don't miss out on the best event in town!
Kevin O'Keefe, 2014 Party in the Park, Chairperson
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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." 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 also be there to socialize and visit informally.
The Sarcoma Family Picnic is free thanks to the continued sponsorship of American Family Insurance. Advanced registration for the picnic by Monday, July 21 is required. Space is limited. To learn more and to register for the picnic, Click here. Thank you, American Family for your continued support of Rein in Sarcoma.
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|  The StarTribune published a major RIS Commentary on the "Red Flags of Sarcoma Cancers," July 4th. Written and edited by nine members of our Medical Advisory Board, the Commentary stresses the need for earlier diagnosis and proper referral to a center that specializes in sarcoma diagnosis and treatment. Click here to read this important commentary and be sure to pass it on to those you care about.
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 Sponsor Spotlight: Mayo Clinic
Mayo is a nonprofit leader in medical care, research, and education with campuses in Rochester, Minnesota; Jacksonville, Florida; and Scottsdale & Phoenix, Arizona. In addition, the Mayo Health system has several locations around many states. Mayo's mission is "to inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated practice, education, and research." The primary value is 'The needs of the patient comes first'. Click here to learn more.
"Rein in Sarcoma's mission to raise sarcoma awareness and foster a supportive community for patients is an invaluable resource. We are fortunate and honored to be associated with their foundation," exclaims Dr. Scott Okuno & Dr. Steve Robinson, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
The Rein in Sarcoma community would like to thank all our sponsors, new and existing, for their help against the fight to end Sarcoma Cancer. Together we are making a difference. Thank you!  
  
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 The Power of Grassroots
How does a town unite around a loss? How do you create laughter, fun, excitement, and commemorate a loss of a beautiful four year old girl? For the Rogotzke Family and the community of Sanborn, MN you come together to celebrate with an old fashioned "Kickball Tournament". Hundreds of participants are expected at this year's 4th Anna Rogotzke Memorial Kickball Tournament to be held Saturday, July 19th.
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| |  Sarcoma Studies: The Importance of Research
The problem with sarcoma is that giving a known disease a name implies that we understand something about it. In sarcoma, that is largely not the case. There are 50 or more different diseases called sarcoma, and in some of them, many subtypes. As genetic studies have improved and become more easily done, it has become apparent that each of the different sarcomas has a unique genetic profile. Read complete article. | |
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Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed July 2014 to be Sarcoma Awareness Month in Minnesota. The month began with a lighting ceremony on the 35W Bridge attended by dozens of RIS supporters. Events throughout the month include the Red Flags commentary published in Star Tribune, the 4th Annual Anna Rogotzke Kickball Tournament, The Party in the Park and Sarcoma Family Picnic, on-line parties, restaurant savings, and a unique tour of the U of M Veterinary School. Here is a list of planned activities. Help spread the word!
- July 1-14 Jamberry Nails on-line fundraising party with 30% of the proceeds benefiting Rein in Sarcoma
- Dine to Donate, Perkins, Monday evenings, Osseo, MN
- Dine to Donate, Buffalo Wild Wings, July 9 & 21, Plymouth, MN
- 4th Annual Anna Rogotzke Kickball Tournament.
- 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 sarcoma treatments for animals. Advanced registration is required.
- Dine to Donate nights: Perkins & Buffalo Wild Wings
Please visit our July Sarcoma events webpage for more updated details and events throughout the month.
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