The Life Raft Group

The Life Raft Group We support those w/ gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) and other rare diseases through research, education & advocacy.

We are a global patient advocacy organization committed to enhancing survival and quality of life for people living with GIST through patient-powered research, education and empowerment, and global advocacy efforts. The LRG vision is to champion patient-powered science and drastically increase long-term survivorship for all cancer patients. To accomplish this, we rely on four key pillars:

- Lever

aging the patient perspective to drive innovative solutions in cancer research
- Educating and empowering patients to take a larger role in their care
- Accelerating research outcomes through collaborative efforts
- Increasing access to effective treatments worldwide

08/31/2026

Our August Patient of the Month, Betty, shares her and the experiences that have shaped her journey with .
Read Betty’s story: https://bit.ly/POMAug2026

08/27/2026

Explore The Life Raft Group’s YouTube channel for stories, expert insights, and helpful resources. Check it out! https://bit.ly/YouTubeLRG

Clinical trials can open the door to new treatment options & hope. Learn more about by contacting Simran - ssingh@life...
08/26/2026

Clinical trials can open the door to new treatment options & hope. Learn more about by contacting Simran - [email protected].

Learn about your rights when returning to work after cancer. Join on August 26 at 1 PM ET for “Ready to Return” and ge...
08/25/2026

Learn about your rights when returning to work after cancer. Join on August 26 at 1 PM ET for “Ready to Return” and get guidance on workplace rights, accommodations, & navigating your return.
Register: https://bit.ly/Triage-BackToWork

08/22/2026

Ready to go deeper into ? Join us at UC San Diego for a day of expert insights, research, treatment updates, Q&A, and connection. Register: https://bit.ly/GDOLSanDiego2026

Make a difference this summer! Donate to the Champion for a Cure Campaign and help support the GIST community. Donate: ...
08/21/2026

Make a difference this summer! Donate to the Champion for a Cure Campaign and help support the GIST community. Donate: https://bit.ly/SummerCampaign2026

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155 US Highway 46
Wayne, NJ
07470

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+19738379092

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