News and Updates:

May 2008

The Gist Cancer Research Fund presented a generous donation in the amount of $150,000 to the Heinrich-Corless Research Lab on May 15th at the GCRF Grant Presentation Breakfast at OHSU. This support is greatly appreciated because, without these gifts, we would not be able to continue to help find a cure for this terrible disease.

Dr. Heinrich and Dr. Corless accepting the generous gift from The GIST Cancer Research Fund.

December 2007

The B.P., Lester and Regina John Foundation generously made another contribution of $20,000 in support of our GIST research. When Lester M. John was alive, he believed in helping families in need and supporting critical causes. Through the B.P., Lester and Regina John Foundation, his legacy continues.

The 2007 Peter Thomas Memorial Ride took place in August and was organized by GIST patient Mike Prozan. The participating cyclists traveled 1000 miles in 10 days from Bremerton, Washington to San Francisco, California, to raise funds for GIST cancer research. Their amazing effort resulted in a $26,000 donation to the Oregon Cancer Institute to help us continue building our understanding of this disease.

October 2007

Dr. Corless presented a lecture at the Novartis GIST opinion leaders summit. Click here to watch the lecture or download the slides.

Ausust 2007

The 2007 Peter Thomas Memorial Ride is a bicycle ride of 1000 miles in 10 days to find 1 cure for GIST. On August 5, 2007, up to 12 riders started a ride from Bremerton, Washington to San Francisco, CA. Five of the riders will be attempting the go the full distance. On August 6th the riders made a stop in Portland, Oregon and the Oregon Cancer Institute held a dinner in their honor.

Dr.Heinrich (far left) & Dr. Corless (far right) with riders; Mike Prozan, Deanne Johnson, Erica Johnson and Andy Johnson.