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SUMMARY:Virtual Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Bi-Weekly Support Group for GIST Caregivers.\nHeld first & third Wednesdays of the month\nAs we continue to navigate this uncertain time together\, we want to offer you a little extra support. LRG has a twice monthly support group for the caregivers facilitated by Marlene Nei\, GIST Caregiver. To continue social distancing and connecting with caregivers across the United States\, we will use an electronic platform to gather as a group. We will talk about all the feelings you might be experiencing\, both in relation to GIST\, and COVID-19. \nWe will share our stories\, if you are comfortable\, and speak freely about the new fears and anxieties we might be feeling because of this unprecedented time. The group will be a safe space not only to feel supported by your fellow caregivers\, but also a place to share our own coping mechanisms to get us through this stressful time. All information shared will be kept confidential. Contact Diana Nieves at dnieves@liferaftgroup.org for more information. \n\nPlease email Diana Nieves at dnieves@liferaftgroup.org to join this meeting.\n\nAbout the Group Leader:\nMarlene Nei\, GIST Caregiver\nAs an active member of the Life Raft Group\, Marlene advocates for the needs of the caregiver community because she feels they are an underrepresented group. It is her mission to advocate for the entire GIST community making sure they are equipped with the appropriate resources on their GIST journey.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-caregiver-support-group-11/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will take place at 8am & 12pm ET every 1st Thursday.\nAre you a new LRG member and looking for guidance on all the things the Life Raft Group has to offer? Join us for a virtual orientation to hear from staff about our services and have the opportunity to ask questions and meet other new members. \nSign Up For Meeting Date
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/new-member-orientation-virtual/2021-12-02/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Life Raft Group":MAILTO:liferaft@liferaftgroup.org
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will take place at 8am & 12pm ET every 1st Thursday.\nAre you a new LRG member and looking for guidance on all the things the Life Raft Group has to offer? Join us for a virtual orientation to hear from staff about our services and have the opportunity to ask questions and meet other new members. \nSign Up For Meeting Date
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/new-member-orientation-virtual-2/2021-12-02/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Education,Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Life Raft Group":MAILTO:liferaft@liferaftgroup.org
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SUMMARY:Virtual GISTer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The group will meet via Zoom on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST (NYC Time). \nThe group open to those who have not been able to participate in the past\, for one reason or another. We will start each group with a “Round Robin” in which anyone who feels like updating the group on how they are doing/feeling can do so. There is no pressure to speak if you prefer to simply listen. Once we complete our updates\, the group will have the opportunity for organic conversation to develop in relation to our emotional experiences around GIST\, and other challenges that we may be experiencing as a community. \nIn order to be able to moderate a flowing discussion\, the group will be capped at 15 people each month. The first 15 people into the Zoom waiting room will participate. Keep in mind that since the group is now open\, you don’t necessarily have to attend each month to be  to participate. \nContact Diana Nieves to join: dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-gister-support-group-4/2021-12-07/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
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SUMMARY:GDOL Pittsburgh - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:A GIST Day of Learning (GDOL) is a free one day event to help patients and caregivers learn more about this rare cancer\, find support\, and enhance their knowledge base to help them navigate their cancer journey. \nThe Life Raft Group has a simple focus: to cure a form of cancer — GIST — and to help those living with it until then. To do this\, the Life Raft Group focuses on three key areas: research\, patient support & education\, and advocacy\, which lay the foundation of our mission to ensure the survival of GIST patients through a comprehensive approach connecting individual patients’ needs\, the worldwide community of GIST advocates and the global health and research environment. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Diana Nieves at dnieves@liferaftgroup.org \nREGISTERThank you to our sponsors for this event:
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gdol-pittsburgh-virtual/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T130000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Bi-Weekly Support Group for GIST Caregivers.\nHeld first & third Wednesdays of the month\nAs we continue to navigate this uncertain time together\, we want to offer you a little extra support. LRG has a twice monthly support group for the caregivers facilitated by Marlene Nei\, GIST Caregiver. To continue social distancing and connecting with caregivers across the United States\, we will use an electronic platform to gather as a group. We will talk about all the feelings you might be experiencing\, both in relation to GIST\, and COVID-19. \nWe will share our stories\, if you are comfortable\, and speak freely about the new fears and anxieties we might be feeling because of this unprecedented time. The group will be a safe space not only to feel supported by your fellow caregivers\, but also a place to share our own coping mechanisms to get us through this stressful time. All information shared will be kept confidential. Contact Diana Nieves at dnieves@liferaftgroup.org for more information. \n\nPlease email Diana Nieves at dnieves@liferaftgroup.org to join this meeting.\n\nAbout the Group Leader:\nMarlene Nei\, GIST Caregiver\nAs an active member of the Life Raft Group\, Marlene advocates for the needs of the caregiver community because she feels they are an underrepresented group. It is her mission to advocate for the entire GIST community making sure they are equipped with the appropriate resources on their GIST journey.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-caregiver-support-group-12/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Events,Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
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