Sarcoma Cancer is a rare disease, often misdiagnosed, often afflicting children and young adults.
The Karen Wyckoff Sarcoma Foundation is dedicated to Sarcoma Cancer research, support and education...and the fight to find a cure.

Patients, Families & Caregivers

Though Sarcomas are rare, you are not alone in your battle against the disease. The Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation provides news, resources, and a way to connect to others with the disease. Since our inception in 2001, the Karen Wyckoff Rein In Sarcoma Foundation has had the opportunity to serve many individuals who, like you, have waged a personal war against this disease. For highlights of this newly redesigned website, click here. We thank you for the privilege of assisting you on your personal sarcoma journey.

2010 Rein In Sarcoma Grants

Posted Mon, 02/22/2010 - 09:11 by pete

On February 11th, the KWRISF Board approved over $130,000 in new research and educational grants. This was the largest grant round on the Foundation's History. Read more...

 

RIS Mini Medical School Graduates Perform Surgery

Posted Sat, 02/06/2010 - 21:34 by pete

On Saturday February 6th, Dean for a Day, Dr. Kathryn Dusenbery, convened the 2010 class for the First Annual “Rein in Sarcoma” Mini-Medical School at the University of Minnesota. The all star faculty was composed of Dean Dusenbery, Dr. Daniel Mulrooney, Dr. Juan Manivel, Dr. Edward Cheng, Dr. Brenda Weigel and Dr. Christian Ogilvie.

RIS Gathering with Scott Burton is fine Medicine

Posted Sat, 01/16/2010 - 14:07 by pete

Laughter was truly fine Medicinne for the 90 people including 30 sarcoma patients and survivors who attended the RIS Gathering on February 21st  for a wonderful afternoon of meeting and learning from others who are facing sarcomas and to laugh together as we were joined by nationally known juggler, comedian and sarcoma survivor, Scott Burton.

"Riding with a Purpose" - 2nd Annual Mud Dog Ride

Posted Tue, 01/12/2010 - 16:10 by pete

The 2nd Annual Mud Dog Ride for RIS coincided with the Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association annual Winter Rendezvous, which will took place this year at Grand Casino Hinckley, February 11-14, 2010.

RIS Patient Starter Notebook Now Available

Posted Thu, 10/29/2009 - 17:47 by pete

The RIS Sarcoma Patient Starter Notebook is the definitive publication for newly diagnosed sarcoma patients.  This notebook provides support, hope, information and valuable resources. If you are a sarcoma patient or loved one and you live in the United States or North America you can order a free copy of the Notebook. Read more...