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.

"Give To the Max" for RIS on Tuesday, November 17!

Posted Thu, 11/12/2009 - 16:41 by pete
GiveMn LogoMark your calendars for Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 – Give to the Max Day! You have a great opportunity to support Rein oin Sarcoma on November 17th.  Every donation made to Rein in Sarcoma and other participating charities during Give to the Max Day next Tuesday will receive a portion of the $500,000 one day match.*  Read more...

Fall Gathering Thoughts - "You Face Sarcoma"

Posted Wed, 11/11/2009 - 17:21 by pete

On a rainy October Sunday, the Oakwood room of the Clifton French Regional park was a warm and nurturing place to be. About 40 sarcoma survivors, loved ones and those who had lost someone to sarcoma came together in community to enjoy fall food, the versatile music, autumn crafts for the kids, and a discussion of the various stages of a sarcoma journey.  The discussion was led by Sarcoma survivor Christin Garcia.  Everyone in attendance felt comfortable sharing their unique yet common experiences as they battled sarcoma.  Read more....

RIS Internet Auction: Great Deal and Great Cause!

Posted Sun, 11/08/2009 - 10:39 by pete

View of Lone Peak from Big Sky Condo

RIS Internet Auction with Big Sky Condo! - Closes Nov 22

The Fall RIS Internet Auction is now underway. 100% of the proceeds of the RIS Internet Auction benefits RIS. For the first time our Fall Internet Auction is also on EBay. Read more...

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...

RIS Tribute and Memorial Named Funds Created

Posted Sun, 08/30/2009 - 15:25 by pete

In May the Board of Directors of the Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation established of Rein in Sarcoma Tribute or Memorial Named Funds. The response by the sarcoma community has been extraordinary. Read more...