When you support Rein in Sarcoma, you improve the lives of patients, survivors and families, and save lives by educating the public and medical community, and funding research.
Sarcomas are aggressive cancers that occur in the connective tissues of the body. Approximately 15,000 new cases of soft tissue and bone sarcomas are diagnosed each year in the United States. While relatively rare but significant among adults, sarcoma cancers are among the top five most commonly diagnosed cancers affecting children.
Early diagnosis is critical to successful outcomes. Rein in Sarcoma works closely with medical professionals to promote earlier, accurate diagnoses of all patients with a suspicious lump, bump, or bruise.
Your funding during Give to the Max improves and saves lives through:
- Connection – “Peer to Peer” patient support and mentorship
- Information – Free Sarcoma Patient Starter Handbooks
- Companionship – Monthly coffee meetups
- Community – Rein in Sarcoma gatherings throughout the year to include our annual Patient Picnic Party in the Park, Winter Gathering and Rein in Sarcoma Remembers
Sarcomas are too often delayed in diagnosis. With education and awareness, thousands of lives can be saved. You will provide:
- Red Flags education materials vetted by our Medical Advisory Board of sarcoma experts from Mayo Clinic, MN Children’s Hospitals and Clinics and the University of Minnesota
- Medical student education and sarcoma scholarships including the Jan Maudlin RIS Sarcoma Scholars scholarships, significantly extending sarcoma awareness and education.
Rein in Sarcoma funds research grants to major centers, including the University of Minnesota, Children’s Minnesota, Mayo Clinic – Rochester, Mayo Clinic – Jacksonville, and Case Western Reserve.