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

Stay up to date on the latest presented at ASCO 2026! Join Dr. Hirotaka Miyash*ta of UC San Diego Health on June 17 as...
06/02/2026

Stay up to date on the latest presented at ASCO 2026! Join Dr. Hirotaka Miyash*ta of UC San Diego Health on June 17 as he reviews key abstracts and presentations relevant to the .
Register today: https://bit.ly/UpdatesASCO2026

06/02/2026

Day 4 at !
LRG attended the poster sessions to explore the latest GIST and sarcoma research, connect with experts, and bring new insights back to our community. The future of rare cancer research is moving forward and we’re here for it!

06/01/2026

We're live in 1 hour! There's still time to join our Nutrition & Exercise webinar and gain practical tips to support your health and quality of life. Join us: https://bit.ly/Nutrition-Exercise

Excited for Day 4!
06/01/2026

Excited for Day 4!

05/31/2026

It was a whirlwind weekend at ! Executive Director Sara Rothschild, Senior Director of Data Management & Research Denisse Evans, and Board Member Jim Hughes connected with leading sarcoma experts, explored the latest insights in GIST research, and shared the powerful impact of patient-reported data in advancing care and discovery. More details to come!

Join us tomorrow for 'Expert Nutrition & Exercise Advice for Sarcoma Patients'. Learn how healthy eating and physical ac...
05/31/2026

Join us tomorrow for 'Expert Nutrition & Exercise Advice for Sarcoma Patients'. Learn how healthy eating and physical activity can support your well-being during and after cancer treatment. Register here: https://bit.ly/Nutrition-Exercise

05/30/2026

Explore expert guidance on and exercise for sarcoma patients, featuring insights from Dr. Loren Yavelberg and Dr. Harleen Kaur on supporting treatment, recovery, and overall wellness. https://bit.ly/Nutrition-Exercise

05/29/2026

Executive Director Sara Rothschild has arrived at & is representing The Life Raft Group at the annual SARC meeting. Stay tuned for the latest updates!

Big conferences like help shape the future of cancer care, and GIST is part of the conversation.We’re keeping an eye o...
05/29/2026

Big conferences like help shape the future of cancer care, and GIST is part of the conversation.

We’re keeping an eye on research highlights, emerging therapies, biomarker discoveries, and sessions that may impact patients and families living with GIST.

Here are some of the key GIST updates we’re watching.

Address

155 US Highway 46
Wayne, NJ
07470

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+19738379092

Website

https://linktr.ee/liferaftgroup

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