Join the LRG’s Vision – Thriving Together in 2023
The Life Raft Group is thankful to those who so generously supported us in 2022 and we hope you continue to support our new initiatives in 2023. #thrivingtogether
Executive Director Sara Rothschild Participates in Medscape CME on GIST
LRG Executive Director Sara Rothschild took part in a CME course produced by Medscape titled 'Improving Outcomes & Quality of Life in Advanced GIST: Discussing the Patient Journey and the Latest Data.'
The LRG Board of Directors Welcomes John Abrams to the Team
GIST Mentor John Abrams joins the Board of the LRG.
CTOS Sheds New Light on #GISTResearch
CTOS is an international group comprised of physicians and scientists with a primary interest in the tumors of connective tissues. The goal of the society is to advance the care of patients with connective tissue tumors.
It’s Time to Tell The Stories: Our Good News – Donate Today
Our Good News Holiday Campaign is the culmination of our year of "Time to Tell the Stories 2022." Your donations help us create events to educate and empower our LRG community. Exec Director Sara Rothschild shares her appeal.
Our Latest Publication Focused on Mutational Testing
The LRG published "Barriers to mutational testing in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) – a survey of Life Raft Group members" in BMC Gastroenterology, November 2022.
LRG Executive Director Retires, New Executive Director Appointed
Executive Director & Founder Norman J. Scherzer announced his retirement today after 20+ years of leading the Life Raft Group; former VP of Program Services Sara Rothschild has been appointed to Executive Director position supported by Deputy Executive Director Laura Occhiuzzi, and our experienced LRG staff.
A Seat at the Table
The Connective Tissue Oncology Society (CTOS) meeting was held Nov 18-21st and was chaired by three women in the field. This year’s meeting special because it was held virtually due to COVID-19. One of the new aims of the CTOS organization is to incorporate the patient perspective in more of its sessions.
Life Raft Group Participates in Virtual CTOS Conference
The annual meeting of CTOS (Connective Tissue Oncology Society) will be held virtually this year due to the global pandemic.
GDOL Miami 2014 Welcome and Introductions
GDOL Miami 2014 welcome and introductions by Sara Rothschild, Life Raft Group Program Director, Dr. Jonathan Trent, Professor of Medicine, Co-Director Musculoskeletal Center, Sarcoma Medical Research Program, and Dr. Stephen Nimer, Director of Sylvester Comprehensive [...]