You Are the Hope
Hope is an important resource during difficulty times. Mary Garland, Director of Communications for the LRG, shares her observations on hope.
Chicago Patient Support Group
The Chicago Area GIST Patients Support Group made history this year! This group has been meeting the longest of any LRG support group - continuously since 2002.
State Leader Spotlight – Wendi Lax
Wendi Lax is our wonderful state leader for Maryland. She is currently residing in Maryland, where she is helping the Life Raft Group create unity among the local patients and caregivers. For many years, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]