GIST Do It Walk NJ 2022 Gallery
Verona Park, Verona, NJ was the site of the third GIST Do It Walk NJ on April 9th. Patients, caregivers, family, friends and LRG staff gathered and walked to support #GISTresearch.
Thank You to Our Newest GEMs!
Our GEM Donor Program has a group of new donors that will help the LRG continue the work we do with patients and #GISTresearch. Our thanks go out to our newest GEMs!
LRG Staffer Presents at the 99th Virtual Patient Support Group
In March, Director of Data Mgmt and Research, Sahibjeet Kaur joined the GIST experts of AIIMS for the 99th Virtual Patient Support Group addressing patients from India.
LRG Executive Director Retires, New Executive Director Appointed
Executive Director & Founder Norman J. Scherzer announced his retirement today after 20+ years of leading the Life Raft Group; former VP of Program Services Sara Rothschild has been appointed to Executive Director position supported by Deputy Executive Director Laura Occhiuzzi, and our experienced LRG staff.
A Caregiver’s Insights on GIST Care – Erawati Bawle
Erawati Bawle shares her insights on her husband's journey with GIST and reflects on the quality of medical care he received and a clinician's responsibility for their patients with the hope that it will give others clarity for their journey.
New Members Appointed to LRG Board of Directors
The LRG welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors: Pat Bonda-Swenson, Santy DiSabatino and Bill Borwegen.
Caregiver of the Month for March: Thanatcha Cholpradit
Each member has a unique story, but all reflect the intrinsic courage of one facing the challenge of GIST. It's Time to Tell the Stories! Thanatcha Cholpradit shares her story.
We stand with Ukraine. We stand with cancer patients.
International access to cancer treatment can be challenging. Access to effective treatment in a time of war provides a an even more daunting challenge.
Rare Cancers: Great Unmet Medical Needs
Join medical professionals and the patient advocacy community on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 for a CME conference, “Rare Cancers: Great Unmet Medical Needs” hosted by Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Jed Ian Taxel Foundation for Rare Cancer Research.
The LRG Welcomes New Leadership to Board of Directors
The Life Raft Group welcomes new leadership to the our Board of Directors.