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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T130000
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DTSTAMP:20210625T125848Z
CREATED:20210625T125611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T125848Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Bi-Weekly Support Group for GIST Caregivers.\nHeld first & third Wednesdays of the month\nAs we continue to navigate this uncertain time together\, we want to offer you a little extra support. LRG has a twice monthly support group for the caregivers facilitated by Marlene Nei\, GIST Caregiver. To continue social distancing and connecting with caregivers across the United States\, we will use an electronic platform to gather as a group. We will talk about all the feelings you might be experiencing\, both in relation to GIST\, and COVID-19. \nWe will share our stories\, if you are comfortable\, and speak freely about the new fears and anxieties we might be feeling because of this unprecedented time. The group will be a safe space not only to feel supported by your fellow caregivers\, but also a place to share our own coping mechanisms to get us through this stressful time. All information shared will be kept confidential. Contact Diana Nieves at dnieves@liferaftgroup.org for more information. \n\nPlease email Diana Nieves at dnieves@liferaftgroup.org to join this meeting.\n\nAbout the Group Leader:\nMarlene Nei\, GIST Caregiver\nAs an active member of the Life Raft Group\, Marlene advocates for the needs of the caregiver community because she feels they are an underrepresented group. It is her mission to advocate for the entire GIST community making sure they are equipped with the appropriate resources on their GIST journey.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-caregiver-support-group-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:20210706T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210706T193000
DTSTAMP:20220323T125554Z
CREATED:20210118T181321Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual GISTer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The group will meet via Zoom on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST (NYC Time). \nThe group open to those who have not been able to participate in the past\, for one reason or another. We will start each group with a “Round Robin” in which anyone who feels like updating the group on how they are doing/feeling can do so. There is no pressure to speak if you prefer to simply listen. Once we complete our updates\, the group will have the opportunity for organic conversation to develop in relation to our emotional experiences around GIST\, and other challenges that we may be experiencing as a community. \nIn order to be able to moderate a flowing discussion\, the group will be capped at 15 people each month. The first 15 people into the Zoom waiting room will participate. Keep in mind that since the group is now open\, you don’t necessarily have to attend each month to be  to participate. \nContact Diana Nieves to join: dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-gister-support-group-4/2021-07-06/
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/Los_Angeles:20210626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210626T120000
DTSTAMP:20210603T172410Z
CREATED:20210601T184215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T172410Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T140000
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CREATED:20210604T133134Z
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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/New_York:20210602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T130000
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CREATED:20210119T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T135810Z
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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
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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:20220323T125554Z
CREATED:20210118T181321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T125554Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual GISTer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The group will meet via Zoom on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST (NYC Time). \nThe group open to those who have not been able to participate in the past\, for one reason or another. We will start each group with a “Round Robin” in which anyone who feels like updating the group on how they are doing/feeling can do so. There is no pressure to speak if you prefer to simply listen. Once we complete our updates\, the group will have the opportunity for organic conversation to develop in relation to our emotional experiences around GIST\, and other challenges that we may be experiencing as a community. \nIn order to be able to moderate a flowing discussion\, the group will be capped at 15 people each month. The first 15 people into the Zoom waiting room will participate. Keep in mind that since the group is now open\, you don’t necessarily have to attend each month to be  to participate. \nContact Diana Nieves to join: dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/virtual-gister-support-group-4/2021-06-01/
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:20210526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T130000
DTSTAMP:20210603T135810Z
CREATED:20210119T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T135810Z
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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:20210519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T130000
DTSTAMP:20210603T135810Z
CREATED:20210119T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T135810Z
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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:20210512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T130000
DTSTAMP:20210603T135810Z
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T130000
DTSTAMP:20210603T135810Z
CREATED:20210119T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T135810Z
UID:10000126-1620219600-1620219600@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-3/2021-05-05/
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:20210504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T193000
DTSTAMP:20220323T125554Z
CREATED:20210118T181321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T125554Z
UID:10000099-1620151200-1620156600@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-4/2021-05-04/
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:20210428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T130000
DTSTAMP:20210603T135810Z
CREATED:20210119T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T135810Z
UID:10000125-1619614800-1619614800@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-3/2021-04-28/
CATEGORIES:Events,Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T130000
DTSTAMP:20210603T135810Z
CREATED:20210119T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T135810Z
UID:10000124-1619010000-1619010000@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-3/2021-04-21/
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:20210417T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T160000
DTSTAMP:20210319T131321Z
CREATED:20210311T162247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T131321Z
UID:10000135-1618675200-1618675200@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:GIST & SDH-Deficient Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Saturday\, April 17th\, at 1:00 p.m. PST/4:00pm EST.  Just\, make yourself comfortable at your computer\, laptop\, tablet\, etc. and participate in what is going to be a very helpful and informative meeting. \nThe Life Raft Group is offering a virtual LRG Southern California GIST and SDH-Deficient GIST Support Group led by Southern California Leader Dina Wiley.  The group will meet to talk to each other\, discuss individual GIST issues\, and get answers to questions.  This will enable you to not only get some relief from the worry of GIST\, but to also help others\, as well.  We are\, after all\, in the same life raft\, and we are each needed to pull together.  When we do\, wonderful things happen! \nWe will have a very special participant — Jason Sicklick\, MD\, professor of surgery at UC San Diego School of Medicine and surgical oncologist at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health.  Dr.  Sicklick has been a key player in GIST research.  Dr. Sicklick will be available to answer any questions you may have about GIST and SDH-Deficient GIST. \nREGISTER
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/gist-sdh-deficient-support-group/
CATEGORIES:Events,Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/california-SDH-group.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T130000
DTSTAMP:20210603T135810Z
CREATED:20210119T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T135810Z
UID:10000123-1618405200-1618405200@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-3/2021-04-14/
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:20210407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T130000
DTSTAMP:20210603T135810Z
CREATED:20210119T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T135810Z
UID:10000122-1617800400-1617800400@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-3/2021-04-07/
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:20210406T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T193000
DTSTAMP:20220323T125554Z
CREATED:20210118T181321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T125554Z
UID:10000098-1617732000-1617737400@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-4/2021-04-06/
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:20210331T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T130000
DTSTAMP:20210603T135810Z
CREATED:20210119T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T135810Z
UID:10000121-1617195600-1617195600@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-3/2021-03-31/
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:20210327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210327T150000
DTSTAMP:20210304T204117Z
CREATED:20210304T202558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T204117Z
UID:10000134-1616850000-1616857200@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Living Well with GIST - Support Group for Women
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the start of our new monthly support group\, “Living Well with GIST – A Support Group for Women” (virtual) beginning Saturday\, March 27 from 1 to 3PM ET. Led by GIST Mentor Kay Stolzer\, the group will explore issues of interest to female GIST patients as they navigate their journey. Guest speakers will be invited to address issues that affect how having GIST impacts they way they think and feel about themselves. \nThe group will meet virtually on the last Saturday of every month. \nLimited to 25 attendees – there will be a waitlist. \nREGISTER
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/living-well-with-gist-support-group-for-women/
CATEGORIES:Events,Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Womens-Support-Group.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T130000
DTSTAMP:20210603T135810Z
CREATED:20210119T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T135810Z
UID:10000120-1616590800-1616590800@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-3/2021-03-24/
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:20210317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T130000
DTSTAMP:20210603T135810Z
CREATED:20210119T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T135810Z
UID:10000119-1615986000-1615986000@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-3/2021-03-17/
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:20210310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T130000
DTSTAMP:20210603T135810Z
CREATED:20210119T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T135810Z
UID:10000118-1615381200-1615381200@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-3/2021-03-10/
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:20210303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T130000
DTSTAMP:20210603T135810Z
CREATED:20210119T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T135810Z
UID:10000117-1614776400-1614776400@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-3/2021-03-03/
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:20210302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T193000
DTSTAMP:20220323T125554Z
CREATED:20210118T181321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T125554Z
UID:10000097-1614708000-1614713400@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-4/2021-03-02/
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:20210224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T130000
DTSTAMP:20210603T135810Z
CREATED:20210119T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T135810Z
UID:10000116-1614171600-1614171600@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-3/2021-02-24/
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:20210218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T140000
DTSTAMP:20210127T155358Z
CREATED:20210127T155358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T155358Z
UID:10000131-1613656800-1613656800@liferaftgroup.org
SUMMARY:Conversations with the LRG: GIST Mentors\, Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, February 18th at 2pm ET for our next “Conversations with the LRG”. In this presentation\, our 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. \n\nREGISTER\n \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\, Outreach & Engagement: dnieves@liferaftgroup.org. \nYou will also be able to submit questions during the presentation that will be answered at the end.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/conversations-with-the-lrg-gist-mentors-part-3/
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liferaftgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/gist-mentors-part-3.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T130000
DTSTAMP:20210603T135810Z
CREATED:20210119T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T135810Z
UID:10000115-1613566800-1613566800@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-3/2021-02-17/
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:20210210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T130000
DTSTAMP:20210603T135810Z
CREATED:20210119T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T135810Z
UID:10000114-1612962000-1612962000@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-3/2021-02-10/
CATEGORIES:Events,Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T160000
DTSTAMP:20210118T154203Z
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SUMMARY:California GISTer Virtual Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This Support Group will be held at 1pm Pacific Time/4pm ET.\nJoin us on Saturday\, February 6\, at 1:00 p.m. PST/4:00pm EST. Make yourself comfortable at your computer\, laptop\, tablet\, etc. and participate in what will be a very helpful and informative meeting. \nThe Life Raft Group is offering a virtual California Support Group with Southern California Leader Dina Wiley. The group will meet to talk to each other\, discuss individual GIST issues\, and get answers to questions. This will enable you to not only get some relief from the worry of GIST\, but to also help others\, as well. We are\, after all\, in the same life raft\, and we are each needed to pull together. When we do\, wonderful things happen! \nAnd here’s the best part — we will have a very special participant — Dr. Michael Heinrich\, Professor of Medicine at the Knight Cancer Institute of the Oregon Health & Science University. Dr Heinrich was a key player in the original Gleevec research. And\, as new mutations of GIST are found he has continued his research resulting in new and better drugs that attack GIST where Gleevec cannot. Dr. Heinrich will be available to answer any questions you may have\, and explain some of the mysteries of GIST. \nREGISTERAbout the Group Leader:\nDina Wiley – Dina is a long-time Southern California LRG Support Group Leader. Read about Dina’s GIST journey here \nAbout the Special Guest:\nMichael Heinrich\, M.D.\nProfessor of Medicine and Cell/Developmental Biology\nOHSU School of Medicine \nDr. Heinrich earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore and completed both his residency training and fellowship in hematology/medical oncology at OHSU. \nDr. Heinrich’s research\, like much of the work at the Knight Cancer Institute\, revolves around a basic\, yet complex premise. You have to understand what is broken in order to fix it. That’s why Dr. Heinrich is intently focused on identifying the molecular targets that cause cancer\, which is essential to the development of better and less toxic therapies. He is recognized internationally for groundbreaking research discoveries that have improved care for patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors\, and his research has implications for many types of cancer. \nListen to Dr. Heinrich’s most recent webinar for the LRG. \n\nDisclaimer: Information provided in this webcast is not intended as a substitute for your physician’s guidance and care.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/california-gister-virtual-support-group/
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Nieves":MAILTO:dnieves@liferaftgroup.org
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