Celebrate RIS’s Named Fund Honorees. You will also see their stories throughout March in Rein in Sarcoma’s social media and highlighted on the Named Funds page of our website. RIS Named Funds help sustain and support Rein in Sarcoma’s mission and help “Increase awareness. Increase survivors.” If you’d like to make a donation to the Rein in Sarcoma mission, visit our website.
Alyssa Jeske Dobson
In August 2005, Jeff and Lora Holmquist were busy working & raising their two sons. Lora discovered a lump on her leg, but was assured “it is not a tumor.” Further tests showed epithelioid sarcoma. Lora passed away January 2006.
Story/donate: www.reininsarcoma.org/sarcoma-story-alyssa-jeske-dobson/
Christian Saumweber
Christian lived an active life of adventure and nature until his Spindle Cell Sarcoma diagnosis. He continued to plan camping trips with his beloved family, until he passed away in March 2022.
Story/donate: https://www.reininsarcoma.org/sarcoma-story-christian-saumweber/
Heidi Minor
Heidi had multiple delays in diagnoses and passed away from Leiomyosarcoma on April 15, 2017. She loved her children, grandchildren, and her husband, Pat. “Together, we work to help other patients, families, and focus on celebrating her life.”
Story/donate: https://www.reininsarcoma.org/sarcoma-story-heidi-minor/ since been NED. Conner serves on the RIS Board of Directors.
Nick Convey
Nick had back pain that was getting worse. It was Ewing Sarcoma. Nick handled the diagnosis with grace, but on March 2, 2017, he passed away. Nick wanted to end childhood cancer. His family has set up a fund to fulfill his wish.
Story/donate: https://www.reininsarcoma.org/sarcoma-story-nick-convey/