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About Us
About US
GIST Sarcoma Life Raft Group Canada (LRG Canada) was incorporated as a not-for-profit Canadian corporation in 2008. In 2012 registered charity status was granted by both Canada Revenue Agency and Revenu Québec. Our Registration Number is 84860-7024-RR0001
We liaise informally with The Life Raft Group (LRG) and other GIST support organizations around the world. However, there are no financial or institutional connections between LRG Canada and LRG. We are a patient support organization for people with GIST and their family members and caregivers. We welcome new members!
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Our Team
Board of Directors
President
David Josephy
Guelph ON
david.josephy@liferaftgroup.ca
Board Members-at-Large
Elliot Sullivan
Fredericton NB
elliot.sullivan@liferaftgroup.ca
Fred Nagy
Montreal QC
fred.nagy@liferaftgroup.ca
Hazel McLeod
Acton ON
hazel.mcleod@liferaftgroup.ca
Michelle Sullivan
Fredericton NB
michelle.sullivan@liferaftgroup.ca
Staff
Director of Member Engagement
Yvonne Nunnaro
Toronto ON
yvonne.nunnaro@liferaftgroup.ca
Treasurer
Malcolm Sutherland
Cobourg ON
malcolm.sutherland@liferaftgroup.ca
Our Mission
Our Values
HOPE
The Life Raft represents our message of hope to people affected by GIST
RESPONSIVENESS
We are relentless in our commitment to address the needs of the GIST community
RESPECT
Our belief is that all people should be treated equitably, with consideration and dignity
Our Objectives
AWARENESS
Increase awareness about GIST among the public and healthcare professionals in Canada
EDUCATION
Provide workshops and seminars related to GIST and its treatment
ADVOCATE
Advocate for access to medical treatment for GIST patients and caregivers across Canada
FUND
Financially support, within Canada, activities of research, scholarships, publications and education related to GIST
SUPPORT
Establish support groups for those affected by GIST