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SUMMARY:Virtual GIST Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Virtual Support Group for GIST Caregivers\nHeld on the third Thursday of the month @ 8PM ET \nLRG hosts a monthly virtual support group for the caregivers. We will share our stories\, if you are comfortable\, and speak freely about the new fears and anxieties we might be feeling during this journey as a caregiver. 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\, concerns\, successes and trials. All information shared will be kept confidential. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting. \nAbout the Group Leader:\nDolly M\, GIST Caregiver\nAs an active member of The Life Raft Group\, Dolly advocates for the needs of the caregiver community. 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-gist-caregiver-support-group/2027-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Support-Group-Thursday.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270318T180000
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CREATED:20261021T194355Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual California Support Group
DESCRIPTION:California Patient Support Group \nZoom\, Third Thursday of the Month – 6pm PT. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-california-support-group/2027-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270316T180000
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SUMMARY:Virtual GIST Patient Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Patient Support Group meets via Zoom on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET (NYC Time). \nWe 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 participate. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-gist-patient-support-group-third/2027-03-16/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270308T180000
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CREATED:20240528T163645Z
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UID:10001265-1804528800-1804528800@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Florida Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Florida Support Group\nZoom\, 2nd Monday of the Month – 6pm ET\nOur moderator is a fellow GISTER/LRG Member from Florida diagnosed with GIST in late 2016.\nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-florida-support-group-2-2-2/2027-03-08/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/florida-support-group.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T140000
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CREATED:20261008T203148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T161218Z
UID:10001113-1804078800-1804082400@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual GIST Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Virtual Support Group for GIST Caregivers\nHeld on the first Wednesday of the month @ 1PM ET \nLRG hosts a monthly virtual support group for the caregivers. We will share our stories\, if you are comfortable\, and speak freely about the new fears and anxieties we might be feeling during this journey as a caregiver. 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\, concerns\, successes and trials. All information shared will be kept confidential. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the 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-gist-caregiver-support-group-2023-2-2/2027-03-03/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/caregiver-sg-2023.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T151148Z
CREATED:20260105T170043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T151148Z
UID:10001040-1804010400-1804015800@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual GIST Patient Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Patient Support Group meets via Zoom on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET (NYC Time). \nWe 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 participate. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-gist-patient-support-group-2023-first-2/2027-03-02/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GISTer-Support-Group-2022-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270222T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T133820Z
CREATED:20240823T175323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T133820Z
UID:10000877-1803319200-1803319200@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Texas Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Texas Support Group Zoom meeting on the 4th Monday of the month @ 6PM Central Time. Jackie Vanderpol will host this zoom meeting.\nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-texas-support-group/2027-02-22/
CATEGORIES:Events,Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/texas-support-group.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270218T200000
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DTSTAMP:20261103T161542Z
CREATED:20261008T203046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T161542Z
UID:10001677-1802980800-1802980800@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual GIST Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Virtual Support Group for GIST Caregivers\nHeld on the third Thursday of the month @ 8PM ET \nLRG hosts a monthly virtual support group for the caregivers. We will share our stories\, if you are comfortable\, and speak freely about the new fears and anxieties we might be feeling during this journey as a caregiver. 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\, concerns\, successes and trials. All information shared will be kept confidential. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting. \nAbout the Group Leader:\nDolly M\, GIST Caregiver\nAs an active member of The Life Raft Group\, Dolly advocates for the needs of the caregiver community. 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-gist-caregiver-support-group/2027-02-18/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Support-Group-Thursday.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270218T180000
DTSTAMP:20261103T164137Z
CREATED:20261021T194355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T164137Z
UID:10001990-1802973600-1802973600@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual California Support Group
DESCRIPTION:California Patient Support Group \nZoom\, Third Thursday of the Month – 6pm PT. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-california-support-group/2027-02-18/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Virtual-California-Support-Group-Thursday.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T133728Z
CREATED:20230727T134306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T133728Z
UID:10000743-1802800800-1802806200@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual GIST Patient Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Patient Support Group meets via Zoom on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET (NYC Time). \nWe 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 participate. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-gist-patient-support-group-third/2027-02-16/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GISTer-Support-Group-2022-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270208T180000
DTSTAMP:20261103T172226Z
CREATED:20240528T163645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T172226Z
UID:10001264-1802109600-1802109600@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Florida Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Florida Support Group\nZoom\, 2nd Monday of the Month – 6pm ET\nOur moderator is a fellow GISTER/LRG Member from Florida diagnosed with GIST in late 2016.\nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-florida-support-group-2-2-2/2027-02-08/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/florida-support-group.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270203T140000
DTSTAMP:20261103T161218Z
CREATED:20261008T203148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T161218Z
UID:10001112-1801659600-1801663200@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual GIST Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Virtual Support Group for GIST Caregivers\nHeld on the first Wednesday of the month @ 1PM ET \nLRG hosts a monthly virtual support group for the caregivers. We will share our stories\, if you are comfortable\, and speak freely about the new fears and anxieties we might be feeling during this journey as a caregiver. 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\, concerns\, successes and trials. All information shared will be kept confidential. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the 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-gist-caregiver-support-group-2023-2-2/2027-02-03/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/caregiver-sg-2023.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T151148Z
CREATED:20260105T170043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T151148Z
UID:10001039-1801591200-1801596600@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual GIST Patient Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Patient Support Group meets via Zoom on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET (NYC Time). \nWe 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 participate. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-gist-patient-support-group-2023-first-2/2027-02-02/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GISTer-Support-Group-2022-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270125T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T133820Z
CREATED:20240823T175323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T133820Z
UID:10000876-1800900000-1800900000@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Texas Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Texas Support Group Zoom meeting on the 4th Monday of the month @ 6PM Central Time. Jackie Vanderpol will host this zoom meeting.\nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-texas-support-group/2027-01-25/
CATEGORIES:Events,Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/texas-support-group.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T200000
DTSTAMP:20261103T161542Z
CREATED:20261008T203046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T161542Z
UID:10001676-1800561600-1800561600@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual GIST Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Virtual Support Group for GIST Caregivers\nHeld on the third Thursday of the month @ 8PM ET \nLRG hosts a monthly virtual support group for the caregivers. We will share our stories\, if you are comfortable\, and speak freely about the new fears and anxieties we might be feeling during this journey as a caregiver. 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\, concerns\, successes and trials. All information shared will be kept confidential. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting. \nAbout the Group Leader:\nDolly M\, GIST Caregiver\nAs an active member of The Life Raft Group\, Dolly advocates for the needs of the caregiver community. 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-gist-caregiver-support-group/2027-01-21/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Support-Group-Thursday.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270121T180000
DTSTAMP:20261103T164137Z
CREATED:20261021T194355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T164137Z
UID:10001989-1800554400-1800554400@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual California Support Group
DESCRIPTION:California Patient Support Group \nZoom\, Third Thursday of the Month – 6pm PT. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-california-support-group/2027-01-21/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Virtual-California-Support-Group-Thursday.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T133728Z
CREATED:20230727T134306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T133728Z
UID:10000742-1800381600-1800387000@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual GIST Patient Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Patient Support Group meets via Zoom on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET (NYC Time). \nWe 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 participate. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-gist-patient-support-group-third/2027-01-19/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GISTer-Support-Group-2022-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270111T180000
DTSTAMP:20261103T172226Z
CREATED:20240528T163645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T172226Z
UID:10000683-1799690400-1799690400@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Florida Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Florida Support Group\nZoom\, 2nd Monday of the Month – 6pm ET\nOur moderator is a fellow GISTER/LRG Member from Florida diagnosed with GIST in late 2016.\nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-florida-support-group-2-2-2/2027-01-11/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270106T140000
DTSTAMP:20261103T161218Z
CREATED:20261008T203148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T161218Z
UID:10001111-1799240400-1799244000@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual GIST Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Virtual Support Group for GIST Caregivers\nHeld on the first Wednesday of the month @ 1PM ET \nLRG hosts a monthly virtual support group for the caregivers. We will share our stories\, if you are comfortable\, and speak freely about the new fears and anxieties we might be feeling during this journey as a caregiver. 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\, concerns\, successes and trials. All information shared will be kept confidential. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the 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-gist-caregiver-support-group-2023-2-2/2027-01-06/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T151148Z
CREATED:20260105T170043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T151148Z
UID:10001038-1799172000-1799177400@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual GIST Patient Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Patient Support Group meets via Zoom on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET (NYC Time). \nWe 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 participate. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-gist-patient-support-group-2023-first-2/2027-01-05/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261228T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T133820Z
CREATED:20240823T175323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T133820Z
UID:10000875-1798480800-1798480800@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Texas Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Texas Support Group Zoom meeting on the 4th Monday of the month @ 6PM Central Time. Jackie Vanderpol will host this zoom meeting.\nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-texas-support-group/2026-12-28/
CATEGORIES:Events,Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T200000
DTSTAMP:20261103T161542Z
CREATED:20261008T203046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T161542Z
UID:10001675-1797537600-1797537600@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual GIST Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Virtual Support Group for GIST Caregivers\nHeld on the third Thursday of the month @ 8PM ET \nLRG hosts a monthly virtual support group for the caregivers. We will share our stories\, if you are comfortable\, and speak freely about the new fears and anxieties we might be feeling during this journey as a caregiver. 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\, concerns\, successes and trials. All information shared will be kept confidential. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting. \nAbout the Group Leader:\nDolly M\, GIST Caregiver\nAs an active member of The Life Raft Group\, Dolly advocates for the needs of the caregiver community. 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-gist-caregiver-support-group/2026-12-17/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261217T180000
DTSTAMP:20261103T164137Z
CREATED:20261021T194355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T164137Z
UID:10001988-1797530400-1797530400@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual California Support Group
DESCRIPTION:California Patient Support Group \nZoom\, Third Thursday of the Month – 6pm PT. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-california-support-group/2026-12-17/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T133728Z
CREATED:20230727T134306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T133728Z
UID:10000741-1797357600-1797363000@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual GIST Patient Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Patient Support Group meets via Zoom on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET (NYC Time). \nWe 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 participate. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-gist-patient-support-group-third/2026-12-15/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T180000
DTSTAMP:20261103T172226Z
CREATED:20240528T163645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T172226Z
UID:10001263-1797271200-1797271200@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Florida Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Florida Support Group\nZoom\, 2nd Monday of the Month – 6pm ET\nOur moderator is a fellow GISTER/LRG Member from Florida diagnosed with GIST in late 2016.\nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-florida-support-group-2-2-2/2026-12-14/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/florida-support-group.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T123000
DTSTAMP:20261019T175008Z
CREATED:20261019T175008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T175008Z
UID:10001738-1796733000-1796733000@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Exploring a New Clinical Trial for KIT-Mutant GIST
DESCRIPTION:REGISTERThe Life Raft Group is partnering with Dr. Candace Haddox of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to present “Exploring a New Clinical Trial for KIT-Mutant GIST” on December 8th\, 2026 at 12:30PM ET. Dr. Haddox will discuss a new clinical trial testing a combination therapy of ripretinib plus navlimetostat for GIST patients with a KIT mutation and MTAP gene deletion. She will review the rationale of the treatment\, goals of the trial\, participant eligibility\, how to enroll\, and where to get more information. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. \nThese webinars are for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any treatment or lifestyle changes. \nAbout Our Presenter:\n \nDr. Candace Haddox\nDana-Farber Cancer Institute \nDr. Candace Haddox is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School\, and a medical oncologist and clinical/translational investigator in the Sarcoma Center and the Center for Cancer Therapeutic Innovation at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Haddox’s research focuses on developing novel therapies rooted in sarcoma biology and determining mechanisms of treatment response and resistance\, particularly in gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). \nDr. Haddox received her Bachelor of Science in neurobiology from the University of Miami. She completed a post-baccalaureate research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health and received her Medical Degree from the University of South Florida. Dr. Haddox completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester\, Minnesota\, and a fellowship in Medical Oncology at Duke University\, where she also served as Chief Fellow. She joined the faculty at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 2021\, where she currently sees patients with sarcomas and leads clinical trials in early drug development. \nThank You to Our Sponsors:
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/exploring-a-new-clinical-trial-for-kit-mutant-gist/
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Webcast
ORGANIZER;CN="Rebecca Pauley":MAILTO:rpauley@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T140000
DTSTAMP:20261103T161218Z
CREATED:20261008T203148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T161218Z
UID:10001110-1796216400-1796220000@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual GIST Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Virtual Support Group for GIST Caregivers\nHeld on the first Wednesday of the month @ 1PM ET \nLRG hosts a monthly virtual support group for the caregivers. We will share our stories\, if you are comfortable\, and speak freely about the new fears and anxieties we might be feeling during this journey as a caregiver. 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\, concerns\, successes and trials. All information shared will be kept confidential. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the 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-gist-caregiver-support-group-2023-2-2/2026-12-02/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T120000
DTSTAMP:20261019T174952Z
CREATED:20261019T174952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T174952Z
UID:10001739-1796212800-1796212800@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Updates from CTOS 2026
DESCRIPTION:REGISTERThe CTOS Annual Meeting is the yearly conference of the Connective Tissue Oncology Society\, where global sarcoma experts share new research and clinical insights. The Life Raft Group is partnering with Dr. Pawel Sobczuk of Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology to present “GIST Updates from CTOS 2026” on December 2nd at 12 PM ET. During this virtual session\, Dr. Sobczuk will highlight key GIST-relevant findings presented at CTOS\, followed by a Q&A with attendees. \nThese webinars are for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any treatment or lifestyle changes. \nAbout Our Presenter:\n \nDr. Pawel Sobczuk\nVall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology in Barcelona\, Spain \nPawel Sobczuk is a Polish medical oncologist and clinician-scientist with expertise in sarcoma and skin tumours. He currently works as a postdoctoral fellow at the Sarcoma Translational Research Group at Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology in Barcelona\, Spain. He is a Board member of the Polish Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Sobczuk is a member of the ESMO Young Oncologists Committee and ESMO Communication Committee. \nDr. Sobczuk completed his medical degree at the Medical University of Warsaw. Following his medical studies\, he undertook a residency in Medical Oncology at Maria-Sklodowska Curie National Research Institute of Oncology in Warsaw\, where he also completed his PhD in medical sciences in 2023. He has completed a scientific fellowship at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. \nHis research primarily focuses on translational studies in sarcoma\, with a primary interest in response to immunotherapy and novel mechanisms of resistance to kinase inhibitors in GIST. Dr Sobczuk is a co-principal investigator of the EFTISARC-NEO clinical trial evaluating a novel immunotherapy combination in the neoadjuvant treatment of patients with soft tissue sarcoma. He has published more than 40 peer-reviewed articles in indexed journals and presented results in numerous international meetings. He serves as a member of the editorial board of renewed journals such as JCO Precision Oncology and Cancer Control. \nThank You to Our Sponsors:
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/updates-from-ctos-2026/
CATEGORIES:Education,Events,Webcast
ORGANIZER;CN="Rebecca Pauley":MAILTO:rpauley@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T151148Z
CREATED:20260105T170043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T151148Z
UID:10001037-1796148000-1796153400@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual GIST Patient Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Patient Support Group meets via Zoom on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET (NYC Time). \nWe 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 participate. \nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-gist-patient-support-group-2023-first-2/2026-12-01/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261123T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T133820Z
CREATED:20240823T175323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T133820Z
UID:10000874-1795456800-1795456800@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Texas Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Texas Support Group Zoom meeting on the 4th Monday of the month @ 6PM Central Time. Jackie Vanderpol will host this zoom meeting.\nIf you wish to attend\, please email supportgroups@liferaftgroup.org for the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-texas-support-group/2026-11-23/
CATEGORIES:Events,Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/texas-support-group.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
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