The Perfect Gift
Gift giving is a wonderful opportunity to share a different kind of gift, especially when considering loved ones who may be cancer patients and caregivers.
A Conversation with Dr. Jason Sicklick
In this interview with researcher & surgical oncologist Dr. Jason Sicklick shares about his passion for SDH-deficient GIST research.
CTOS Sheds New Light on #GISTResearch
CTOS is an international group comprised of physicians and scientists with a primary interest in the tumors of connective tissues. The goal of the society is to advance the care of patients with connective tissue tumors.
Night to Fight Cancer Is Officially Back in New York City!
After three long years, the Annual Night to Fight Cancer benefiting the LRG's research programs, hosted by Jerry Cudzil and Matthew Knopman, took place in-person on October 20th, 2022 at Midtown Loft and Terrace in New York City.
GDOL GIST Days of Learning: Opportunities to Grow
Our most recent GIST Days of Learning (GDOLs) were in-person again! Deputy Director, Laura Occhiuzzi and Senior Director of Outreach & Engagement Diana Nieves traveled to San Diego and Miami to meet with GIST experts and members of our community.
A Conversation with Patient Advocate Sarah McGoram
Sarah McGoram is a long-term survivor & passionate patient advocate for GIST patients in Australia.
A Thank You to So Cal Leader Dina Wiley
GISTer Dina Wiley embodies all the best qualities of a patient advocate and as she retires from her volunteer work with us, we thank her for all she has done for the GIST community.
Water of Life Fall Event
The Life Raft Group & Dr. Matthew Lurin hosted the 5th Water of Life Fall Event, the WOLF. This annual "Once in a Lifetime" event is a gathering of several philanthropic whisky enthusiasts, as well as some of the greatest brands.
The LRG Welcomes Dr. Neeta Somaiah to Medical Advisory Board
The Life Raft Group welcomes our newest Medical Advisory Board (MAB) member Dr. Neeta Somaiah of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
What It Means To Be A GIST Mentor
US GIST Mentor Director, Santy DiSabatino, shares what having a Mentor means to the newly diagnosed and what being a GIST Mentor means to him and he makes an appeal for more volunteers to mentor LRG patients and caregivers.