Welcome to Virtual Life Fest 2020
Even though we weren’t together physically for our biennial Life Fest celebration, we united to spread a message of hope and positive messages while raising GIST awareness across the globe.
Virtual Life Fest 2020: GIST Do It Walk
As part of our Virtual Life Fest celebration, we hosted a Virtual GIST Do It Walk on Sunday, July 12, 2020. The walk was held in memory of Ted Wolf, who lost his battle with GIST in 2018.
Life Raft Group Launches GIST Cook Cookbook with Cooking Demonstration
The LRG is hosting a virtual cooking demonstration with Chefs Rosemary and Drew Gabbe of The Fruited Plain of Parsippany, NJ, to launch our newly released cookbook, GIST Cook.
Conversations with the LRG: GIST Mentors
GIST Mentors Santy DiSabatino, Marlene Nei and Rob Taylor will discuss the role of the GIST Mentor and how a Mentor can assist you on your GIST journey.
Help Us Celebrate GIST Awareness Day with #GISTHope
For GIST Awareness Day, to celebrate our theme of #GISTHope, we’re asking you to spread the word about GIST on social media and out in the world.
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.
Life Fest New Orleans 2020
2020 is here, and 'It’s Time' to get ready for Life Fest in New Orleans. To kick off the celebration, here are 20 compelling reasons for you to join us in New Orleans for Life Fest 2020!
Night To Fight Cancer 2019
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. LRG Board President Jerry Cudzil co-hosted the event with colleague, Matthew Knopman.
GIST Mentor Training Day Photo Gallery
The LRG held a GIST Mentor training day in our offices in Wayne, NJ, in October 2019. The gallery includes photos of the new GIST Mentors, LRG staff. One of the training days was on Halloween so some of the staff dressed up. These photos were taken by David Josephy of Life Raft Group Canada.
GIST Awareness Day – Argentina, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru
GIST Awareness Day in Argentina, Guatemala, Honduras, and Peru, 2019. GAD began in 2014 by The Life Raft Group, to raise awareness on GIST worldwide.