Life Raft Group Canada is mourning the loss of our dearly loved Vice-President, Lynn Burrows. Lynn was always a light-hearted and optimistic woman, in spite of her decade of struggle with GIST. Her smile could light up any room…perhaps that is a cliche, but everyone who met Lynn knows how true it is. Lynn was […]
GIST Superhero Profile: Cindy Farr
In honor of our H.E.R.O. campaign, we are profiling our GIST Superheroes By Belinda Gist, Guest Contributor Romans 12:12 “Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer…” Let me introduce you to Cindy Farr. Cindy’s super power is her faith. Having become a Christian in her teenage years, Cindy has always sought God’s guidance and […]
Collaboration Lays the Groundwork for Breakthroughs in GIST
Collaboration Lays the Groundwork for Breakthrough in GIST By Brielle Urciuoli This article originally appeared in the January 30th edition of Cure Today. Less than two decades ago, Gleevec (imatinib) drastically changed the frontline treatment for patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). However, as patients develop resistance to Gleevec, as well as second and third […]
Support from the Heart – Caregiver Suzy Burke
My name is Suzy Hetherton Burke, I’m 66 years old and happily retired! I grew up in New Jersey, graduated from Rosemont College in PA and moved to NYC after graduation. Charlie and I met, dated and got married when we were living in the West Village and working in the city. We stayed in […]