The John Poss Memorial Fund honors the incredible legacy of John Poss, whose determination and advocacy helped revolutionize treatment for GIST patients. After being diagnosed with stage 4 GIST in 2000, John fought for access to a groundbreaking clinical trial, ultimately gaining 24 more years with his family and dedicating his life to patient support through The Life Raft Group. His impact continues to inspire and drive progress in GIST research and advocacy.

Join us in celebrating John’s legacy at Picnic in the Park, a special fundraiser supporting the John Poss Memorial Fund. Your participation and generosity will help fund research, fuel clinical trials, and provide vital resources to GIST patients and caregivers. Let’s come together to honor John’s spirit and make a lasting difference—reserve your spot today!

This event is the second stop on Jerry Call’s GIST On the Road tour. Jerry, LRG’s Data Analyst for more than 20 years, is motorcycling across the country on a tour created to connect with patients & caregivers, medical professionals and donors to raise awareness of GIST and raise funds for GIST research and support services. You can read more about Jerry’s story here.

Questions about the event? Contact bmorello@liferaftgroup.org