April 2012
- LRG mourns the loss of a great friend, Jeroen Pit
- GDOL Update: Speakers announced
- LRG Research Team meets in Leuven, Belgium: leaves with renewed energy & commitment to finding the cure for GIST
- Meet our new Montana local rep: Dirk Niebaum
- Cellular origin of GIST from the “good” cells’ perspective
- Alianza GIST meets in Miami
- And they’re off! 1st ‘Harness a Cure’ is a success
- NJ GIST gathering serves up support & smoothies
- NoCal GISTers meet!
- New report finds most hospital errors go unreported
- Happy Cancerversary to Brenda Bannon!
- Thomas G. Overley, 1952-2012: Toledo lawyer played guitar, sang in group
- Durham lived life with passion and pride
- Did You Hear? Did You Know?
- Arizona GISTers meet!
- Spunky Texan fought GIST bravely
- Calendar
December 2010
Safford brings together champagne, strawberries and a concert pianist for unforgettable Valentine’s fundraiser
Life Rafter and GIST survivor David Safford is hosting a benefit concert on Valentine’s Day to raise funds and awareness for the LRG’s research project Pathway to a Cure. After being diagnosed with GIST, Dave quickly sought out information about his cancer leading him to the LRG. Shortly thereafter, he became intrigued with the LRG’s research, was invited to join the board of directors and eagerly accepted.
With the help of renowned concert pianist Anthony Padilla and friends at Columbia Basin College Foundation, Dave plans to entertain guests with an evening of musical splendor. “Dave is a personal friend of mine and I am so happy to support the work of the Life Raft Group and I’m very excited to help raise money to find a cure for GIST,” said Padilla.
Anthony Padilla, recognized internationally as a pianist of remarkable sensitivity, refined interpretation, and dazzling technique, made his debut with the Seattle Symphony at the age of sixteen. Mr. Padilla has been performing extensively ever since, as guest artist with orchestras and at concert series throughout the world. Some of his performance highlights include New York's Merkin Concert Hall, the La Jolla Chamber Music Society, the Ravinia Festival, Chautauqua, Schleswig-Holstein, Holzhausen, Victoria, Sarasota, Cascade, the Bay View and San Luis Obispo Mozart Festivals, and solo and collaborative appearances throughout the United States, Germany, Italy, and China.
The event will be held at the Columbia Basin College in Pasco, Wash. on Monday, February 14th, 2011 beginning with a Champagne and Strawberry Reception in Esvelt Gallery at 7:00pm following by the concert in the Theatre beginning at 8:00 pm.
Individual tickets will be available for $50 and there are sponsorship opportunities available. For additional information about the event or tickets, please contact: Nancy Adams, 509-542-4721 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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