
Virginia Meet-Up
Join Jerry & other patients & caregivers for a gathering at the Blue Ridge Grill in Leesburg, VA - if interested, please RSVP to Brian at bmorello@liferaftgroup.org.

OPEN HOUSE - The Life Raft Group, Wayne, NJ
Join us as we greet Jerry Call and gather for (free) food and refreshments. Meet the LRG Team and other patients and caregivers! 155 US Highway 46, Suite 202 Wayne, NJ 07470RSVP:https://hipaa.jotform.com/build/251276306953157

Michigan Meet-up
PUBLIC EVENT - Please RSVP here. Jerry Jerry will be sharing exciting new updates on treatments and breakthroughs for the GIST community at the Plymouth Brunch House at 11:30.
🍳 This is a casual, pay-your-own-way gathering. Come for the conversation—order what you like and enjoy good company!

Chicago Area - Jim & Margi's Get-together
PUBLIC EVENT - Chicago area. RSVP necessary - Board Member Jim Hughes and wife Margi are hosting a get together at Five & Dime Restaurant in Evanston, Illinois. Please RSVP to tjhughes43@comcast.net.

John’s Colorado Get-Together
PUBLIC EVENT - Data analyst Jerry Call will be sharing exciting new updates on treatments & breakthroughs for the GIST community at Murphy’s Tap House at noon. 585 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, CO 80027 - 720-612-4616 RSVP HERE

Huntsman Cancer Institute Meeting
CLOSED EVENT -
Jerry stops in Salt Lake City for some discourse with the experts at Huntsman Cancer Center. Jerry meets up with GIST Advocates Carrie Callister, MaKayla Evans & Natalie Power for some discourse with GIST experts in the area.


Portland Visit with Dr. Mike Heinrich
CLOSED EVENT -
Jerry stops in Portland to visit GIST expert Dr. Michael Heinrich, Knight Cancer Institute OHSU. Details TBD.

OHSU - Dr. Brian Druker
PRIVATE EVENT - Jerry will meet with Dr. Brian Druker of Oregon Health & Sciences University.

National Cancer Survivors Day Event
OPEN EVENT - RSVP
Celebrating National Cancer Survivor’s Day along the way with LRG Member Christa Pereira at Napa Yard, 2-4pm. Join us for free apps & beverages as we discuss cancer advocacy & celebrate life! REGISTER: bit.ly/NCSD-NapaYard
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Stanford University
PRIVATE EVENT - Jerry stops in at Stanford University with Board Member Christa Pereira & others from the LRG team (joining virtually) to meet with data analyst Rhea Mitr.

Sicklick Lab Tour/UCSD
CLOSED EVENT - Jerry stops at UCSD to visit GIST researcher Dr. Jason Sicklick - a GIST specialist who focuses on SDH-deficient GIST research.

Gathering to Honor John Poss
OPEN EVENT - Please RSVP here or to bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
LRG supporter Melinda Poss is hosting a gathering to honor her brother John’s legacy. Through community, remembrance, and action, Melinda is helping to make a lasting impact for patients and families facing GIST.

St. Tammany Cancer Center - Ochsner Health
PRIVATE EVENT - Jerry stops at St. Tammany Cancer Center in Covington, LA.

Moffitt Cancer Center Visit
PRIVATE EVENT -
Jerry joins LRG Executive Director Sara Rothschild in Tampa, Florida to meet with the Sarcoma Team at Moffitt Cancer Center to discuss future collaborations.

Bunns & Baldors, Tampa, FL
PRIVATE EVENT-
LRG Executive Director Sara Rothschild and Jerry meet up in Tampa with former LRG Board President Stan Bunn, his son William, and the Baldor Family.

Savannah Family Time
PRIVATE EVENT - Jerry takes some time to visit with family in Savannah, Georgia. Email bmorello@liferaftgroup.org if you want to meet-up!

Mike & Nancy’s Bourbon Tasting
LIMITED CAPACITY/Please RSVP here or to bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
As Jerry continues his GIST On The Road tour, he’ll make a special stop to connect with Stephanie’s brother, Mike, and his wife, Nancy.

Chuck’s Get-Together
LIMITED CAPACITY/Please RSVP here or to bmorello@liferaftgroup.org
Long-time LRG Member Chuck Korte is hosting a get-together for GIST patients & caregivers. Light refreshments will be served. Come & meet others with GIST. Share your knowledge with others.