- The Team Sarcoma Initiative
- 2009 Events
- Spread the Word
One Week of Events
The Team Sarcoma Initiative is an internationally coordinated set of events to raise awareness of sarcoma and raise funds to support sarcoma research, clinical trials, and patient and family services. The annual effort consists of local events that are held worldwide during the same week. Team Sarcoma events are planned by individuals, communities, advocacy groups and organizations striving to make a difference in the lives of everyone affected by sarcoma. The Initiative has become an International Sarcoma Awareness Week, with over 16,800 people participating worldwide in 2009.
Bringing People Together
Sarcoma patients, caregivers and survivors are dealing with a rare and dangerous cancer. They often feel alone, unsure of where to turn for help and information about such a rare disease. Organizations around the world are working to help families deal with sarcoma and its life-changing effects. Most sarcoma centers and advocacy groups are comprised of a few dedicated individuals driven to make a difference. By bringing individuals and local groups together in a global effort, the Team Sarcoma Initiative amplifies every voice, increases sarcoma awareness, and creates lasting supportive connections.
Supporting Sarcoma Research
Today, thousands of sarcoma patients are hoping for more effective treatments that will save their lives - and the quality of their lives. But most government funds are used for research into more well-known cancers, leaving many sarcoma patients with few treatment options. The Team Sarcoma Initiative increases awareness of sarcoma and the need for sarcoma-specific research. The Initiative bridges the gap between concerned individuals and the research that can save and improve lives.
You are invited
Committed and caring people around the world have made the Team Sarcoma Initiative more successful each year. Our goal in 2010 is to have 20,000 people involved in a life-changing Initiative. Families are invited to plan events in their communities to increase awareness or raise funds for sarcoma research. Advocacy groups and cancer centers are invited to plan events that will strengthen their ties with patients and increase their reach. Visit the Team Sarcoma site to get involved, and contact Bruce Shriver.
"Pharmaceutical companies, not even Congress, can do nearly as much for stimulating new cures as can the grass roots efforts of the public."
Dr. Charles Keller
Exciting team reports with photos are available at the Team Sarcoma Website. The following groups hosted 2009 Team Sarcoma events:
Medical Centers
Arizona Cancer Center
Centrum Onkologii - Instytut im. M. Skłodowskiej-Curie
Children’s Hospital at Montefiore
Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center
Emory Winship Cancer Institute
Essen University Hospital
First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
Hillman Cancer Center
Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda
Huntsman Cancer Institute
Joan Karnell Cancer Center
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Massachusetts General Hospital
Menorah Medical Center
Mexican National Institute of Pediatrics
Mount Sinai Hospital
National Institute of Genomic Medicine
NYU Langone Medical Center
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Princess Margaret Hospital
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
St. Vincent’s Health
SickKids
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Vilnius University Hospital, Santariškių Klinikos
West German Cancer Center
Advocacy Groups
ACOR
Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation
Asociación Española de Afectados por Sarcoma (AEAS)
Brian Morden Foundation
Das Lebenhaus
Grupo Español de Investigación en Sarcomas (GEIS)
Hannah’s Chance Foundation
iCureASPS (CureASPS International)
Jennifer Hunter Yates Sarcoma Foundation
Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation
Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative
Lithuanian Patient’s Advocacy Group for Rare Cancers (ROLLD)
Miles Alpern Levin Fund
National LeioMyoSarcoma Foundation
Peter Skelton Sarcoma Research Foundation
Reid R. Sacco Memorial Foundation
Sarcoma Slayers, Ltd.
Sarcoma South UK Support Group
Southeastern Sarcoma Foundation
Stowarzyszenie Pomocy Chorym na Miesaki “SARCOMA”
The Seany Foundation
Veterans for Sarcoma
We Will Never Give Up Foundation (Aqui Nadie se Rinde)
Za novi dan (For a new day)
Groups of Patients, Friends and Families
Team Sarcoma / Alabama – Winfield
Team Sarcoma / Australia - Portland
Team Sarcoma / Canada – Edmonton
Team Sarcoma / Canada - Pointe-Claire, Quebec
Team Sarcoma / California - Dana Point
Team Sarcoma / California - Northern California
Team Sarcoma / California - Over the Hill
Team Sarcoma / California - Team Sammie
Team Sarcoma / Colorado - Denver
Team Sarcoma / Denmark - Vedersø
Team Sarcoma / Facebook
Team Sarcoma / France
Team Sarcoma / Iowa
Team Sarcoma / Kentucky - Swinging for Sarcoma
Team Sarcoma / Kentucky - International Luminary
Team Sarcoma / Malaysia
Team Sarcoma / Massachusetts - In Carly’s Neighborhood
Team Sarcoma / Michigan - Heavenly Rainbow Cross-Roads
Team Sarcoma / Michigan - Soccer ‘Round the Clock
Team Sarcoma / Montana - Fishin’ for the Cure
Team Sarcoma / New York - Briarcliff Manor
Team Sarcoma / North Carolina - Durham
Team Sarcoma / Ohio - Kent-Andover
Team Sarcoma / Ohio - Sandusky
Team Sarcoma / South Carolina - Greenville
Team Sarcoma / South Carolina - Inman
Team Sarcoma / Spain - “A Forgotten Cancer”
Team Sarcoma / Tennessee – Chattanooga
Team Sarcoma / Texas - Katy (Pizza)
Team Sarcoma / Texas - Katy (Concert)
Team Sarcoma / Texas - Waco
Team Sarcoma / Vermont
Team Sarcoma / Virginia - Emily’s Lemonade Stand for Sarcoma
With the help of countless friends, we brought together more than 16,800 people around the world for the 2009 Team Sarcoma Initiative. You can help us continue to spread the word in preparation for 2010 events! Just share these resources with your community.
2010 Brochures
Team Sarcoma brochures convey the excitment and global nature of our effort, helping you to inspire friends, neighbors and sponsors to become involved.
Handouts
The Sarcoma Facts are available in 23 languages. This English Facts Sheet contains the Team Sarcoma logo and is ready for printing. We would be happy to help you customize them with your logo or event details.
The Video
"A Forgotten Cancer" is available in 10 languages on youtube, Facebook and our website. Simply share the link with your family and friends to help them understand more about sarcoma. The video can be played for potential sponsors and participants to help them understand the importance of the Team Sarcoma Initiative. Videos will be updated soon with 2010 dates.
The Facebook Group
If you are active on Facebook, join the Team Sarcoma Facebook Group and invite your friends! Announcements and details about local TSI events are posted in the Facebook group.
Stickers for Your Website
Just place a Team Sarcoma sticker on your website to remind everyone about International Sarcoma Awareness Week. There is another design option here. Make sure to link to the Team Sarcoma Website so that your friends can learn more about events in their area.
2009 Event Videos
Watch and share these videos to learn more about the accomplishments of the 2009 Team Sarcoma Initiative.
