The Life Raft Group

Hello all! It's been a busy time at the Life Raft Group. Since we first reported Novartis' suspended support of plasma testing, the LRG has been working around the clock to resolve the matter. This month, we finally have an update on this for you. In addition we have a lot of interesting topics in ... See More

Despite the barrage of bad winter weather trying to sabotage the work of the LRG, we have another great issue for you guys this month! It is packed with articles on a variety of topics, including: • A look back at the last year by Norman • D842V gets its moment in the spotlight with a new tria... See More

Calling all artists! Any of you GISTers, caregivers or supporters out there want to see your art featured on the cover of our Annual Report? As a support organization, we prefer to use art from our members or their loved ones as covers. We've had photographs, paintings and even a woodburning. ... See More

Hi everyone! I just wanted to take a moment and let you know about the 5th Annual Life Fest, being held at the Hyatt Regency in Jersey City, NJ, on June 25-27. Life Fest is a weekend when GIST survivors, caregivers, doctors, nurses and more meet in the same place to share in GIST education and su... See More

Big thanks to everyone who posted to their profiles and told their friends about the Life Raft Group and helped us reach 1,000 members. We think that's a pretty big achievement. Now, if everyone in our cause recruited just one more friend, we would have 2,000 members! That's an even bigger achievemen... See More