The Life Raft Group

The Life Raft Group (LRG) has a simple focus: to cure a form of cancer GIST (gastrointestinal stromal tumors) and to help those living with it until then. Our mission is to ensure the survival of GIST patients through a comprehensive approach connecting individual patients needs, the worldwide community of GIST advocates and the global health and research environment. To achieve this, the LRG funds and manages uniquely coordinated research initiatives that always keep the needs of the GIST patient foremost. The LRG is the only GIST advocacy organization with a dedicated research initiative led by a team of world renowned scientists and clinicians in GIST. The Life Raft Group provides support and education to patients and caregivers living with GIST on an individual basis by providing one-on-one counseling sessions, local in-person meetings, and a biennial meeting gathering the patient, pharmaceutical community and medical professionals together in a supportive and educatio...