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SUMMARY:GDOL San Diego
DESCRIPTION:GDOL San Diego will take place in-person at Moores Cancer Center\, 3855 Health Sciences Dr\, 2nd floor\, La Jolla\, CA 92037 on October 24\, 2026. \nREGISTERDownload PDF of Agenda (subject to change.) \n\n \n\n \n\nWhat is a GDOL?\n\nA GDOL is a GIST Day of Learning. This 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 is committed to enhancing the survival and quality of life for people living with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)\, and other rare diseases\, through patient-powered research\, education and empowerment\, and global advocacy efforts. Our vision is to empower a future fueled by data\, guiding our journey toward cures for rare diseases. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Brian Morello at bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gdol-san-diego-2026/
LOCATION:Moores Cancer Center\, 3855 Health Sciences Dr\, La Jolla\, CA 92037\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T160000
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SUMMARY:GIST Day of Learning Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 17\, 2026 \nGIST Sarcoma Life Raft Group Canada \nEvent Details \nHosted by GIST Sarcoma Life Raft Group Canada\nLocation: Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre – 711 West Broadway\, Vancouver\, BC \nWhat to Expect \nExpert Presentations: We are honored to welcome Dr. Simmons from the BC Cancer Centre as a featured speaker. And\, speaking to us about Clinical Trials is Dr. Feng from Arthur JE Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre. \nInformative Sessions: Learn about the newest developments in care\, including the latest clinical trial updates. \nAnnual General Meeting: Over the lunch hour\, we will be holding our AGM to discuss organizational updates and future initiatives. \nAGENDA & REGISTRATION
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gist-day-of-learning-vancouver-2/
CATEGORIES:Education,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="GIST Sarcoma Life Raft Group Canada":MAILTO:yvonne.nunnaro@liferaftgroup.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T161328Z
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SUMMARY:GDOL Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:GDOL Minnesota will take place in-person at Mayo Clinic\, Judd Hall Auditorium\, Mayo Building\, Subway Level\, Room 00\, 200 First Street SW in Rochester. \nREGISTERDownload PDF of Agenda (subject to change.) \n \nWhat is a GDOL? \nA GDOL is a GIST Day of Learning. This 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 is committed to enhancing the survival and quality of life for people living with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)\, and other rare diseases\, through patient-powered research\, education and empowerment\, and global advocacy efforts. Our vision is to empower a future fueled by data\, guiding our journey toward cures for rare diseases. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Brian Morello at bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gdol-minnesota/
LOCATION:Judd Hall Auditorium\, 200 First Street SW\, Rochester\, Minnesota\, 55905
CATEGORIES:Education,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T160000
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SUMMARY:GIST Summit 2026 / GDOL Texas
DESCRIPTION:REGISTERMD Anderson Cancer Center\, GIST Support International and The Life Raft Group are hosting a GIST Summit / GDOL Texas 2026 for  GIST patients and caregivers in Houston\, Texas in March 21 to showcase recent developments in GIST treatments and therapies. \n\n \n\n \nThis free event is being sponsored through educational and other grants and gifts from pharmaceutical companies and individual donors. The program will include numerous presentations on the current state of GIST as well as future treatments and one-on-one conversations with the experts. All meals\, refreshments\, and parking will be provided. \nPlease join our community of GIST patients and caregivers for these relevant and informative talks\, meet with old friends and new\, and catch up on the latest science. Previous GIST Summits and GIST Days of Learning have been great successes\, and this year’s program is exciting as ever. Where else can you discuss GIST issues with the experts and ask questions you always wanted to ask? You will also have time to meet with other GIST patients and caregivers and to share experiences. \nHave questions? Contact Brian Morello: bmorello@liferaftgroup.org \nClick to view Agenda PDF \n\n \n\n \nThank You To Our Sponsors:
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gist-summit-2026-gdol-texas/
LOCATION:MD Anderson Cancer Prevention Center\, 1155 Pressler Street 8th Floor\, Houston\, TX\, 77030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000
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SUMMARY:Montreal GIST Day of Learning/Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:GIST Sarcoma LRG Canada is hosting a GIST Day of Learning/GDOL/Annual Meeting on October 4 in Montreal for patients and caregivers. Refreshments and lunch provided.\nMORE Info/register
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/montreal-gist-day-of-learning-annual-general-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Education,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="GIST Sarcoma Life Raft Group Canada":MAILTO:yvonne.nunnaro@liferaftgroup.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T120000
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SUMMARY:Día del aprendizaje sobre GIST en español
DESCRIPTION:RESERVE LA FECHA – 14 de Julio\n \nPronto compartiremos la agenda. \n¡Reserve la fecha para el primer GIST Day of Learning en español!  \nEl día del aprendizaje sobre Los Tumores del Estroma Gastrointestinal (GIST) es un evento gratuito diseñado para pacientes y cuidadores\, donde pueden informarse sobre este cáncer poco común\, encontrar apoyo y fortalecer su conocimiento para afrontar su camino contra el GIST. \nREGISTRATELink Agenda PDF\n \n¿Qué es un GDOL? \nUn GDOL es un GIST Day of Learning (Día de Aprendizaje sobre GIST). Este es un evento gratuito de un día diseñado para ayudar a pacientes y cuidadores a aprender más sobre este cáncer raro\, encontrar apoyo y ampliar sus conocimientos para navegar su camino en el tratamiento del cáncer. \nThe Life Raft Group está comprometido con mejorar la supervivencia y calidad de vida de las personas que viven con Tumor del Estroma Gastrointestinal (GIST) y otras enfermedades raras\, a través de la investigación impulsada por los pacientes\, la educación\, el empoderamiento y esfuerzos de defensa a nivel global. Nuestra visión es impulsar un futuro basado en datos\, guiando nuestro camino hacia la cura de enfermedades raras. \nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, comuníquese con Brian Morello en bmorello@liferaftgroup.org. \nGracias a Nuestros Patrocinadores!
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/dia-del-aprendizaje-sobre-gist-en-espanol/
CATEGORIES:Education,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Rebecca Pauley":MAILTO:rpauley@liferaftgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T150000
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SUMMARY:GDOL North Carolina Virtual
DESCRIPTION:GDOL North Carolina is being held virtually Nov 6th\, 3-5 pm ET at Chapel Hill\, North Carolina. \nREGISTERWhat is a GDOL? \nA GDOL is a GIST Day of Learning. This 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 is committed to enhancing the survival and quality of life for people living with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)\, and other rare diseases\, through patient-powered research\, education and empowerment\, and global advocacy efforts. Our vision is to empower a future fueled by data\, guiding our journey toward cures for rare diseases. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Brian Morello at bmorello@liferaftgroup.org \nClick Image for a PDF of the Agenda\n \nThank you to our Sponsors!
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gdol-north-carolina-virtual-2/
CATEGORIES:Education,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241031
DTSTAMP:20241028T131216Z
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SUMMARY:GDOL Miami Virtual
DESCRIPTION:GDOL Miami is being held virtually with the GIST experts at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. \nREGISTERWhat is a GDOL? \nA GDOL is a GIST Day of Learning. This 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 is committed to enhancing the survival and quality of life for people living with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)\, and other rare diseases\, through patient-powered research\, education and empowerment\, and global advocacy efforts. Our vision is to empower a future fueled by data\, guiding our journey toward cures for rare diseases. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Brian Morello at bmorello@liferaftgroup.org \nClick Image for a PDF of the Agenda\n \nThank you to our Sponsors!
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gdol-miami-2/
CATEGORIES:Education,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T170000
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SUMMARY:GDOL Calgary
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION\nPlease join us for a full day GIST Day of Learning event in Calgary\, Alberta on Saturday September 28\, 2024.\nLocation:  Hotel Alt East Village – 635 Confluence Way SE\, Calgary\, Canada\nRefreshments and Lunch will be provided along with a post conference networking event!\nPatients\, caregivers and family are all welcome at this FREE event. \nSpeakers:\nDr. Xiolan Feng Medical Oncologist\, Tom Baker Cancer Centre. Dr. Feng will be speaking about mutational analysis.\nDr. Andrew Blakely will joining us from the NIH National Cancer Institue to talk about his Surgical Trial.\nDr. Herbert Loong will be presenting on current clinical trials including the Cogent Biosciences PEAK Trial.\nGIST 101 to be presented by David Josephy.\nLiving with the emotional impact of GIST group session with Kristin Austman.\nPatient Panel led by Hazel McLeod.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gdol-calgary/
CATEGORIES:Education,Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="GIST Sarcoma Life Raft Group Canada":MAILTO:yvonne.nunnaro@liferaftgroup.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T080000
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SUMMARY:GDOL Ohio 2024
DESCRIPTION:GDOL Ohio is being held in-person at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center\, Biomedical Research Tower (BRT)\, Room 115\, Columbus\, OH 43210. \nREGISTRATIONWhat is a GDOL? \nA GDOL is a GIST Day of Learning. This 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 is committed to enhancing the survival and quality of life for people living with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)\, and other rare diseases\, through patient-powered research\, education and empowerment\, and global advocacy efforts. Our vision is to empower a future fueled by data\, guiding our journey toward cures for rare diseases. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Brian Morello at bmorello@liferaftgroup.org \nClick image for a PDF of the Agenda: \n\nThank you to our Sponsors!
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gdol-ohio-2024/
LOCATION:The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center\, Biomedical Research Tower (BRT)\, 460 W 12th Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, 43210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Morello":MAILTO:bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
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