The LRG Welcomes Newest Board Member Eric Biegansky
The Life Raft Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Biegansky to our Board. Eric brings his passion for supporting GIST patients and for finding a cure to his new role.
Networking & Collaboration in Action
ASCO 2019 LRG Directors attended the Annual American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Conference to network and research collaboration possibilities among over 40,000 doctors, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and other patient advocacy groups. Left [...]
In Memoriam – Nikki Morales
Dear Nikki, You have left us too soon, but your presence will be felt far and wide for a very long time. From the moment I first spoke with you on the phone, I [...]
Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative Member Meeting
As part of the Life Raft Group’s continuing mission to be actively involved in improving the quality of healthcare for cancer patients, I attended the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiatives (CTTI) member meeting in Rockville, Maryland [...]
Scottsdale Arizona hosts the first GDOL of 2018
The Life Raft Group held its first GIST Day of Learning 2018 in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona on March 10th. GDOLs are free, one-day programs that provide both education and support to the GIST community. [...]
La Jolla Provided a Beautiful Backdrop for Our Three-Day July Event
The Life Raft Group and UCSD hosted a three-day event at University of California, San Diego UCSD-Moores Cancer Center from July 13th through July 15th. A GIST Awareness Day (GAD) event took place on July [...]
GIST Day of Learning – La Jolla
It's not too late to sign up for the GIST Day of Learning (GDOL) in La Jolla/San Diego on July 15th. We are very excited to have some of the top GIST experts present [...]
2017 GDOLs Kick Off in Miami and New York City
Miami GDOL On Saturday, March 25th, The Life Raft Group held the first 2017 GIST Day of Learning, also known as “GDOL,” in Miami, Florida. GDOLs are free, one-day programs that provide both education [...]
Life Raft Group Hosts Open House for Local Members
On Sunday, December 4, 2016, The Life Raft Group hosted an Open House to introduce members to staff and provide a tour of our newly renovated facilities. Over brunch, attendees mingled and got to [...]
Last Stop in the LRG 2016 GDOL Series: St. Louis
The Life Raft Group completed the 2016 GIST Day of Learning series in St. Louis on October 8, 2016 at Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University in St. Louis. A huge thank you goes out [...]