Thank You to Our Newest GEMs!
Our GEM Donor Program has a group of new donors that will help the LRG continue the work we do with patients and #GISTresearch. The Life Raft Group is grateful to our GEM [...]
Cupcake Records Honors Lorie (Skelton) Perry
Lorie (Skelton) Perry was a GIST patient who passed away on November 11th, 2020. She was known to her family for many things. Among them were her warmth, her willingness to help others, and her talents as a baker. Her family wanted to find a way to honor her memory with a fundraiser.
Thank You to Our Newest GEMs!
Become a GEM today! Our newly launched GEM Donor Program has a group of new donors that will help the LRG continue the work we do with patients and #GISTresearch. The [...]
Whisky Lovers Gather at WOLF
Whisky aficionados gathered for the 3rd Annual Water of Life Fall event (WOLF) to enjoy whisky and raise funds for #GISTresearch.
Andrea Shedler – Major Donor
The LRG is very grateful for people like Andrea Shedler who use their creativity to raise awareness for GIST and contribute to #GISTresearch!
Night to Fight Cancer Lights Up the Night for #GISTresearch
The 16th annual Night to Fight Cancer (NTFC) took place on October 24th, 2019 at the Midtown Loft and Terrace in New York City. This annual event benefits The Life Raft Group’s research programs.
Sisters of the Heart for a Cure
Wendy Williams became a member of The Life Raft Group in August of 2017. She was introduced to the LRG by one of her closest friends, Michelle MacLea, whose son Connor was diagnosed with SDH-deficient GIST in 2017.
Fifth Annual Water of Life Fundraiser 2019
Dr. Matthew Lurin’s Fifth Annual Water of Life Whisky fundraiser was held on May 16th at the Manhattan Center Ballroom in New York City. There were over 150 people in attendance which [...]
GIST Laugh Headliner Andrea Shedler Delivers a Comedic Success!
Comedy Fundraiser Raises over $4K for GIST Research March 8th, 2019 marked the night of our first GIST Laugh comedy show held at the Town Tavern in Washington, D.C. Our host for the show, [...]
Night to Fight Cancer 2018
The 15th annual “Night to Fight Cancer” (NTFC) benefiting the Life Raft Group’s research programs took place November 7th, 2018 at Midtown Loft and Terrace. Jerry Cudzil, LRG Board President, was joined again by [...]