The Life Raft Group: Built on a foundation of love stories
At its heart, the Life Raft Group is a love story. In this video, Norman Scherzer shares two love stories, and asks us all to continue to keep the spirit of love alive [...]
Last Stop in the LRG 2016 GDOL Series: St. Louis
The Life Raft Group completed the 2016 GIST Day of Learning series in St. Louis on October 8, 2016 at Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University in St. Louis. A huge thank you goes out [...]
2015 Annual Report – Patient Support and Education
Patient support and education is a vital part of the LRG’s mission. In 2015, we expanded our reach with four GIST Days of Learning (GDOLs) held in San Diego and Orange County, California, Chicago [...]
LRG Bear on the Chair: 31 Days to Raise GIST Awareness
Last year, the Life Raft Group had a very successful campaign in the month of December, #GIST31Wishes. This year, we want to make those wishes come true with a campaign that encourages action. A [...]
Henzo Kenya Holds Psychological Support and Wellness Conference
Henzo Kenya, the CML and GIST support organization in Kenya, Africa held a conference at the Nairobi Hospital in the New Lecture Theatre Hall on Psychological Support and Wellness [...]
Logistic Toxicity: A Concern for Cancer Patients and Caregivers
A cancer diagnosis is overwhelming for both the patient and their caregivers. There is so much to absorb: the emotions, the drastic change in priorities and lifestyle, the treatments required, the financial burden. In [...]
On the road with Milly: Toto, We’re Not in D.C. Anymore!
Hi friends, It's time to begin the second leg of this super trip. So with a heavy heart and a heavier suitcase we bid goodbye to OVAC Lobby Day and Washington D.C. That's right- we! [...]
Love is at the Heart of Henzo Kenya
As the Life Raft Group continues to grow globally, we will highlight our international friends in each newsletter issue. In this interview with Ferdinand Mwangura, Chairman of Henzo Kenya, we discover how the seeds [...]
LRG State Leaders Connect in First Virtual Meeting
On Wednesday, February 11, the Life Raft Group’s state leaders had their first opportunity to gather virtually and to discuss the best strategies for bringing together and building a support community for patients and [...]
GIST 31 Wishes Coming True: Welcoming New State Leaders
Wishes do come true. As part of our GIST 31 Wishes campaign, Assistant Program Director Mildred Menos’ wish was for every state in the US to be represented with one or more LRG leaders so [...]