Lorie (Skelton) Perry was a GIST patient who passed away on November 11th, 2020. She was known to her family for many things. Among them were her warmth, her willingness to help others, and her talents as a baker. Her family wanted to find a way to honor her memory with a fundraiser.
Become a GEM today! Our newly launched GEM Donor Program has a group of new donors that will help the LRG continue the work we do with patients and #GISTresearch. The [...]
With the Giving Tag, shoppers can support the LRG by directing their $1 donation generated from the purchase of the $2.50 Community Bag.
As part of our Virtual Life Fest celebration, we will be hosting a Virtual GIST DO IT Walk on Sunday, July 12, 2020. The walk will be held in memory of Ted Wolf, who lost his battle with GIST in 2018.
In this presentation, Executive Director, Norman Scherzer will be joined by staff member and Data Analyst, Jerry Call and by Professor David Josephy to discuss relevant scientific topics including the impact of COVID-19 on GIST patients, and thoughts on promising research for GIST.
The Coronavirus outbreak has affected everyone across the globe in so many ways. In times like these, we must to continue to support each other as our mission to help enhance the survival and quality of life for GIST patients intensifies. Partner with us today by donating to support the continuation of this mission.
Wendy Williams became a member of The Life Raft Group in August of 2017. She was introduced to the LRG by one of her closest friends, Michelle MacLea, whose son Connor was diagnosed with SDH-deficient GIST in 2017.
On Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 8:00 am, The LRG is hosting our first GIST DO IT Walk in New Jersey, at Verona Park. This fundraiser for #GISTresearch is being held in loving memory [...]
Tickets Now in its fifth year, the Water of Life is a wonderful evening. Considered by Forbes Online to be one of the top whisky events in the world (and just one of two [...]
Each one of our members has a unique story to tell, but they all reflect the intrinsic courage of those who face the challenges of cancer head on, with dignity, strength and passion for [...]
