BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Life Raft Group - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://liferaftgroup.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Life Raft Group REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210119T153745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T135810Z UID:10000127-1620824400-1620824400@liferaftgroup.org SUMMARY:Virtual Caregiver Support Group DESCRIPTION:Weekly Support Group for GIST Caregivers.\nHeld every Wednesday at 1pm ET beginning January 20\, 2021\nAs we continue to navigate this uncertain time together\, we want to offer you a little extra support. Every Wednesday at 1pm ET the LRG has a weekly 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 come together every week 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. \nPlease email Diana Nieves at dnieves@liferaftgroup.org to join this meeting.\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-3/2021-05-12/ CATEGORIES:Events,Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Caregiver-Support-Group.png ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210119T153745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T135810Z UID:10000128-1621429200-1621429200@liferaftgroup.org SUMMARY:Virtual Caregiver Support Group DESCRIPTION:Weekly Support Group for GIST Caregivers.\nHeld every Wednesday at 1pm ET beginning January 20\, 2021\nAs we continue to navigate this uncertain time together\, we want to offer you a little extra support. Every Wednesday at 1pm ET the LRG has a weekly 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 come together every week 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. \nPlease email Diana Nieves at dnieves@liferaftgroup.org to join this meeting.\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-3/2021-05-19/ CATEGORIES:Events,Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Caregiver-Support-Group.png ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210505T192910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T171308Z UID:10000140-1621857600-1621857600@liferaftgroup.org SUMMARY:New Treatment Updates for Advanced GIST DESCRIPTION:During this webinar\, Dr. William Tap will discuss newly approved treatment options as well as clinical trials for advanced GIST. Dr. Tap will explain how each of these drugs works to target mutations and when they are used for targeted treatment. A Q&A session will follow this presentation. \nREGISTERAbout the Presenter\nDr. William D. Tap\nChief\, Sarcoma Medical Oncology Service\nMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center \nDr. Tap is the Chief of the Sarcoma Medical Oncology Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Bill has extensive experience in translational medicine and is currently in charge of the clinical\, basic science\, and translational aspects of the Sarcoma Medical Oncology Program at MSKCC. He is also helping to develop a comprehensive Adolescent and Young Adult Caner Program at MSKCC. Bill received his Medical Degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia\, PA and performed his residency in Internal Medicine at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville\, TN and his fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles\, CA. Bill also has a tremendous interest in global health care initiatives and effecting health disparities in underserved areas in the US and abroad. URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/new-treatment-updates-for-advanced-gist/ CATEGORIES:Events ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Rothschild":MAILTO:srothschild@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210119T153745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T135810Z UID:10000129-1622034000-1622034000@liferaftgroup.org SUMMARY:Virtual Caregiver Support Group DESCRIPTION:Weekly Support Group for GIST Caregivers.\nHeld every Wednesday at 1pm ET beginning January 20\, 2021\nAs we continue to navigate this uncertain time together\, we want to offer you a little extra support. Every Wednesday at 1pm ET the LRG has a weekly 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 come together every week 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. \nPlease email Diana Nieves at dnieves@liferaftgroup.org to join this meeting.\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-3/2021-05-26/ CATEGORIES:Events,Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Caregiver-Support-Group.png ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210118T181321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T125554Z UID:10000100-1622570400-1622575800@liferaftgroup.org 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-4/2021-06-01/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GISTer-SUPPORT-2021.png ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210119T153745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T135810Z UID:10000130-1622638800-1622638800@liferaftgroup.org SUMMARY:Virtual Caregiver Support Group DESCRIPTION:Weekly Support Group for GIST Caregivers.\nHeld every Wednesday at 1pm ET beginning January 20\, 2021\nAs we continue to navigate this uncertain time together\, we want to offer you a little extra support. Every Wednesday at 1pm ET the LRG has a weekly 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 come together every week 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. \nPlease email Diana Nieves at dnieves@liferaftgroup.org to join this meeting.\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-3/2021-06-02/ CATEGORIES:Events,Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Caregiver-Support-Group.png ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210604T133134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T152237Z UID:10000143-1623848400-1623852000@liferaftgroup.org SUMMARY:Virtual Caregiver Support Group DESCRIPTION: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-4/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Caregiver-Support-Group.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210626T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210601T184215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T172410Z UID:10000141-1624701600-1624708800@liferaftgroup.org SUMMARY:GDOL California 2021 - Virtual DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually for GDOL California on June 26th at 10am Pacific Time. \nAgenda:\nOverview of GIST – Charles Forscher\, M.D.\, Cedars-Sinai\nLocal Control For Primary and Disseminated GIST – Brian Kadera\, M.D.\, UCLA\nNovel Therapies and ctDNA in GIST – Mark Agulnik\, M.D.\, City of Hope\nUtilizing Immunotherapy To Treat GIST – Arun Singh\, M.D.\, UCLA\nSDH and GIST Research on Non-Cancer Cells – Jason Sicklick\, M.D.\, UCSD\nQ&A – all presenters \nREGISTERVirtual GDOL California Sponsors: \n \nWhat’s a GDOL?  A GDOL is a GIST Day of Learning\, a free one-day event to help you\, as patients and caregivers\, learn more about GIST\, find support\, and enhance your knowledge base to help you navigate your cancer journey. At a GDOL you will learn more about your disease from expert clinicians\, researchers\, and advocates and connect with other patients\, caregivers\, and family members who are also on this rare journey. You are not alone. \nThe mission of the Life Raft Group is to enhance survival and quality of life for people living with GIST through patient-powered research\, education and empowerment\, and global advocacy efforts. The LRG vision is to champion patient-powered science and drastically increase long-term survivorship for all cancer patients. To accomplish this\, we rely on four key pillars; \n\nLeverage the patient perspective to drive innovative solutions in cancer research\nEducate and empower patients to take a larger role in their care\nAccelerate research outcomes through collaborative efforts\nIncrease access to effective treatments worldwide\n\nSee what a GDOL can offer you – visit this link to see presentations\, photos\, and posts about past GDOLs: \n\nView Past GDOLs \n\nFor questions or more information about GDOL\, Diana Nieves\, Senior Director\, Outreach & Engagement\, DNieves@liferaftgroup.org URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gdol-california-2021-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Education,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/California.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210706T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210706T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210118T181321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T125554Z UID:10000101-1625594400-1625599800@liferaftgroup.org 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-4/2021-07-06/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GISTer-SUPPORT-2021.png ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210625T125611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T125848Z UID:10000146-1625662800-1625666400@liferaftgroup.org 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-5/ CATEGORIES:Events,Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Caregiver-Support-Group.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210601T193918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T200108Z UID:10000142-1626177600-1626177600@liferaftgroup.org SUMMARY:GIST Awareness Day - Live Q&A with SDH Experts DESCRIPTION:Join us this GIST Awareness Day\, July 13th\, as our esteemed panel of GIST experts (from our Pediatric & SDH-Deficient GIST Consortium) answers your questions about SDH-deficient GIST. You can email your prepared questions to Sara Rothschild at srothschild@liferaftgroup.org or type them into the chat feature the day of the webinar. We will get to as many questions as possible during the event. \nREGISTER URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gist-awareness-day-live-qa-with-sdh-experts/ CATEGORIES:Education,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/gist-awareness-day-panel-2021.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Rothschild":MAILTO:srothschild@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210619T001422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T165243Z UID:10000145-1626354000-1626354000@liferaftgroup.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Conversations with the LRG: GIST Mentors DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED – NEW DATE TBD\nOn Thursday\, July 15th at 1pm ET\, we are presenting another session of “Conversations with the LRG”. In this presentation\, another group of GIST Mentors will discuss the role of the Mentor and how one can assist you on your GIST journey. Learn more about why each of these patients/caregivers volunteer as a GIST Mentor and learn more about their personal journeys with GIST. There will be a 15-minute Q & A at the end of the presentation. \nYou can submit question were in advance to Mary Garland\, Communications Director: mgarland@liferaftgroup.org. Questions can also be submitted during the presentation. \nREGISTER URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/conversations-lrg-gist-mentors/ CATEGORIES:Events,Support Group,Webcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Mentors-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210625T125910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T143257Z UID:10000147-1626872400-1626876000@liferaftgroup.org 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 CaregiverAs 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-6/ CATEGORIES:Events,Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Caregiver-Support-Group.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210118T181321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T125554Z UID:10000102-1628013600-1628019000@liferaftgroup.org 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-4/2021-08-03/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GISTer-SUPPORT-2021.png ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210625T143912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T143912Z UID:10000148-1628082000-1628085600@liferaftgroup.org 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-7/ CATEGORIES:Events,Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Caregiver-Support-Group.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T080000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210714T140522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T140522Z UID:10000158-1628150400-1628150400@liferaftgroup.org 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/2021-08-05/ CATEGORIES:Education,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/orientation-meeting-2021.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Life Raft Group":MAILTO:liferaft@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210714T140637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T140637Z UID:10000163-1628164800-1628164800@liferaftgroup.org 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-2/2021-08-05/ CATEGORIES:Education,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/orientation-meeting-2021.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Life Raft Group":MAILTO:liferaft@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210720T175722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T142417Z UID:10000168-1628769600-1628769600@liferaftgroup.org SUMMARY:What GISTers Need to Know About Clinical Trials DESCRIPTION:Clinical Trials 101\, a GISTory of Clinical Trials\, & How to Talk to Your Medical Team about Clinical Trials\nClinical trials are an essential tool of modern medicine. We have heard a lot about clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines and therapies during the pandemic\, and most GISTers are aware that clinical trials established the effectiveness of drugs like imatinib. However\, beyond the headlines there’s a lot to consider when evaluating a clinical trial – especially if you are considering enrolling in one. Who designed the trial? Who approved it? Who is paying for it? Who decides which patients will be enrolled? How will the results be evaluated? And what’s the relationship between clinical trials and “real world evidence”? \nPlease join LRG Science Team members Jim Hughes and David Josephy for an informative presentation on the topic of clinical trials. \nREGISTERAbout the Presenters:\n\nDr. David Josephy \n\nDavid Josephy\, PhD.\nPresident of Life Raft Group Canada\nDavid Josephy was a Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph in Ontario\, Canada\, until his recent retirement. He authored a textbook titled\, “Molecular Toxicology”\, and has written more than 100 scientific publications in biochemistry\, toxicology\, and cancer research.\n\nJim Hughes \nJim Hughes\nLife Raft Group Clinical Trials Coordinator\nJim Hughes attended Kenyon College and Loyola University\, Chicago where he earned a BA in Philosophy. Between schools Jim served three years as an enlisted man and officer in the United States Army in the US and Vietnam. Jim retired from the telecommunications industry after a 35-year career including positions in engineering\, long-range planning\, and marketing. Jim and Margi are the parents of two children Nancy and Jamie. Nancy Hughes Welsh (1967-2005) was an early member of The Life Raft Group (2002). Nancy was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma in 1991 at age 23. After ten years of surgery and chemotherapy Nancy was re-diagnosed with GIST in 2001. Nancy participated in the Phase Three imatinib trial in 2001 and the Phase Two sunitinib trial in 2003. Jim and Margi continue to facilitate the LRG Chicago chapter meetings. Jim serves on the Board of the LRG and is a member of the LRG Science Team. URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/what-gisters-need-to-know-about-clinical-trials/ CATEGORIES:Education,Events ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Rothschild":MAILTO:srothschild@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210625T143915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T143915Z UID:10000149-1629291600-1629295200@liferaftgroup.org 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-8/ CATEGORIES:Events,Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Caregiver-Support-Group.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210901T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210901T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210625T150515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T150515Z UID:10000155-1630501200-1630504800@liferaftgroup.org 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-14/ CATEGORIES:Education,Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Caregiver-Support-Group.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210902T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210902T080000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210714T140522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T140522Z UID:10000159-1630569600-1630569600@liferaftgroup.org 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/2021-09-02/ CATEGORIES:Education,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/orientation-meeting-2021.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Life Raft Group":MAILTO:liferaft@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210902T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210902T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210714T140637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T140637Z UID:10000164-1630584000-1630584000@liferaftgroup.org 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-2/2021-09-02/ CATEGORIES:Education,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/orientation-meeting-2021.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Life Raft Group":MAILTO:liferaft@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210118T181321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T125554Z UID:10000103-1631037600-1631043000@liferaftgroup.org 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-4/2021-09-07/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GISTer-SUPPORT-2021.png ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210625T144953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T144953Z UID:10000151-1631710800-1631714400@liferaftgroup.org 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-10/ CATEGORIES:Events,Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Caregiver-Support-Group.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210118T181321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T125554Z UID:10000104-1633456800-1633462200@liferaftgroup.org 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-4/2021-10-05/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GISTer-SUPPORT-2021.png ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210625T150722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T150722Z UID:10000156-1633525200-1633528800@liferaftgroup.org 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-15/ CATEGORIES:Events,Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Caregiver-Support-Group.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T080000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210714T140522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T140522Z UID:10000160-1633593600-1633593600@liferaftgroup.org 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/2021-10-07/ CATEGORIES:Education,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/orientation-meeting-2021.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Life Raft Group":MAILTO:liferaft@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210714T140637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T140637Z UID:10000165-1633608000-1633608000@liferaftgroup.org 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-2/2021-10-07/ CATEGORIES:Education,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/orientation-meeting-2021.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Life Raft Group":MAILTO:liferaft@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210913T193635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T194922Z UID:10000170-1633615200-1633615200@liferaftgroup.org SUMMARY:Conversations with the LRG: Meet our International GIST Mentors! DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, October 7th at 2pm ET for our next “Conversations with the LRG”. In this presentation\, our Global GIST Mentors will discuss the role of the GIST Mentor and how one can assist you on your GIST journey. \nYou will learn why each of these patients/caregivers chose to volunteer as a GIST Mentor and more about them and their own journey with GIST. \nThere will be a 15-minute Q&A at the end of the presentation. \nYou may submit questions in advance to Diana Nieves\, Senior Director of Outreach and Engagement: dnieves@liferaftgroup.org \nYou will also be able to submit questions in the chat feature during the presentation for the Q&A. \nREGISTER URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/conversations-with-the-lrg-meet-our-international-gist-mentors/ CATEGORIES:Events,Webcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/lrg-conver-Int-mentors.png ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211023 DTSTAMP:20260403T165937 CREATED:20210902T140123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T131333Z UID:10000169-1634688000-1634947199@liferaftgroup.org SUMMARY:New Horizons GIST Conference DESCRIPTION:The New Horizons GIST conference will once again be held virtually\, due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic\, and this year will welcome GIST advocates as well as patients & caregivers.\nNew Horizons GIST traditionally focuses on a large annual conference gathering over 50 representatives from 30 countries to discuss critical information about GIST that impacts the global GIST patient and medical communities. Participants have opportunities to interact with leading GIST experts\, learn new medical and scientific information about GIST\, exchange best practices and discuss advocacy issues. \nOn behalf of the NEW HORIZONS GIST Steering Committee\, the Life Raft Group is very pleased to invite you to the New Horizons GIST 2021 Conference from October 20-22\, 2021 via Zoom. \nThe theme is “Celebrating 20 Years of GIST Treatments.” Over the course of the three day conference\, we will travel along the 20-year treatment journey of GIST and look towards the future. Day one will be the Kickoff Celebration in which we discuss the birth of targeted medicine. Day Two will focus on current targeted therapies\, and Day Three will end with the future outlook and important research questions needing to be addressed by the global GIST community. Each day will have virtual sessions between 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Eastern Time. \nThis meeting will be a great opportunity to come together and reflect upon the past 20 years but also look towards the future as a global community. Each organization is welcome to register several representatives. \nIf you have any questions about this conference\, please email: srothschild@liferaftgroup.org \nREGISTERProposed Agenda: (updated 10.8.2021)\npdf here \nOctober 20 \n \nOctober 21 \n \nOctober 22 \n \nSee past New Horizon GIST conferences URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/new-horizons-gist-conference/ CATEGORIES:Events,International ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/new-horizons-GIST-2021.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Rothschild":MAILTO:srothschild@liferaftgroup.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR