ISPOR 2019
The Future of RWE & Improving the Quality of Patient Survival Two members of The LRG staff recently attended the annual ISPOR meeting in New Orleans. ISPOR (International Society for Pharmaceutical Economics and Outcomes [...]
Hope Prevails
At 39-years-old, Fatema Suterwala was preparing to say goodbye to her husband and young son. Confused by this cruel twist of fate and wracked with pain, she was saved by a collaboration of medical [...]
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 [...]
Global Representative Spotlight – Adriana María Garzón Pinzón, Colombia
Adriana’s journey with cancer began 15 years ago. After conquering Stage 3 breast cancer, she changed her professional path and poured her skills, talents, and experience into serving other cancer patients. In 2004, Adriana, [...]
Ron Agypt – In Memoriam
Ronald George Agypt, 62, born in Johnstown, PA on June 3, 1956 to George Abraham Agypt and Mary Jane (Abraham) Agypt (both deceased), passed away on April 10th, 2019, at his home in Alpharetta, [...]
In Memoriam – Erlinda Adajar
Erlinda (Linda) Adajar, loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on December 24, 2018 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in NYC. She was 77 years old. Linda was born on [...]
Global Representative Spotlight – Florence Thwagi, Kenya
My Journey with GIST My name is Florence Thwagi, and I am 53-years-old. I am an Executive Board Member of Henzo Kenya, an advocacy group that creates awareness and support GIST patients in Kenya. [...]
State Leader Spotlight – Wendi Lax
Wendi Lax is our wonderful state leader for Maryland. She is currently residing in Maryland, where she is helping the Life Raft Group create unity among the local patients and caregivers. For many years, [...]
Holiday Campaign 2018 Update
Each one of our members has a unique story to tell, but they all reflect the intrinsic courage of those who face the challenges of cancer head on, with dignity, strength and passion for [...]