GIST DO IT NJ – Walking for a Cure with LRG Members & Friends
On Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 8:00 am, The LRG is hosting our first GIST DO IT Walk in New Jersey, at Verona Park. This fundraiser for #GISTresearch is being held in loving memory [...]
Holiday Campaign 2018 Update
Each one of our members has a unique story to tell, but they all reflect the intrinsic courage of those who face the challenges of cancer head on, with dignity, strength and passion for [...]
Water of Life: A Night to Remember
The second annual Water of Life whisky fundraiser was a night to remember! This year’s event, hosted by Dr. Matt Lurin to benefit the Life Raft Group, was held at Midtown Loft & Terrace [...]
Night to Fight Cancer 2015
Winners from left to right: Aileen Broner, Ramy Saad (standing), and Donna Dicrescento with the night’s final dealer. Legacy Event Raises $130,000 for GIST Research The twelfth annual Night to Fight Cancer [...]
2014 Night to Fight Cancer is a win for all
Left to right: Jerry Cudzil with winners Gary Narvaez, Brian Behrens, & Shirley Chan Oh, what a night!!! Jerry Cudzil’s 11th Annual Night to Fight Cancer was an overwhelming success and so much fun! [...]
Giving back: Annual “DeLo” barbecue benefits LRG
The De Lorenzo boys, Gregory John and older brother Simon Joseph On September 6th, Jason De Lorenzo continued his annual tradition of throwing a barbecue for family and friends. Jay’s “DeLo Barbecue” combines [...]
GIST Research Campaign Q&A with Norman Scherzer
In December, the Life Raft Group launched its “We Are the Cure” campaign to fund GIST research. I sat down with Norman to find out more about The LRG GIST research team and the campaign’s progress to date.
LRG annual holiday fundraiser going strong!
If you have been mailed a fundraising packet and still have donor cards to send out, it is not too late. Consider passing one on to a neighbor co-worker, friend or family member.
Member’s BBQ raises funds and awareness in Virginia
Life Raft Group member Jason DeLorenzo held his annual “DeLoBQ” fundraiser last month in Alexandria, Virginia. The BBQ has raised almost $2,000 thus far, and donations are still coming! Jason explains the growing success of [...]
Ten Ways to Fundraise for the LRG
As the Life Raft Group celebrates its tenth anniversary and the achievements within the GIST community over the last 10 years, we are busy planning for the future. Our focus remains the same – to cure GIST and support those people affected by this disease until we do. In addition to the services we currently provide, the LRG is working to develop new programs to support our members while also improving our advocacy initiatives to increase GIST awareness and treatment access. The LRG will also continue to fund our research team who recently completed a two year strategic plan to move forward based on its most recent findings.