Together, We Can Change Lives
Your donation means no one faces GIST alone. Patients and caregivers get trusted information, real support, and a community that understands. It also helps ensure that the patient voice guides research that improves care.
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare type of cancer that starts in the digestive tract, most often in the stomach or small intestine. About 5,000 to 6,000 people are diagnosed each year in the United States. Because GIST is rare, every donation plays a critical role in advancing research, improving treatments, and ensuring patients and caregivers have access to trusted information and support when they need it most.
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About The Life Raft Group
The Life Raft Group (LRG) is committed to enhancing the survival and quality of life for people living with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST), and other rare diseases, through patient-powered research, education and empowerment, and global advocacy efforts. Our vision is to empower a future fueled by data, guiding our journey toward cures for rare diseases. The LRG supports patients globally and curates one of the largest GIST registries in the world and a collaborative tissue bank working toward a cure through collaborative efforts with researchers and clinicians.