NEWS
November 30, 2020
This year has provided many challenges not only for our patients and caregivers but for everyone. This is why we relaunched the Gimme 5 campaign. Realizing even $5 (or more) can help...Read More
November 2, 2020
2020 has been a rough year but this organization learned to PIVOT! We have hosted virtual events to stay within health and safety guidelines. We have not turned anyone away who applied and qualified for a Help$ Grant. We brought together physicians from two states to discuss Sarcoma research. We will be donating to research again this year...Read More
October 5, 2020
Thank you to all our 2020 Virtual Dragonslayers! This has been a challenging year but we did it. $43K total raised and still counting. You can donate through the end of 2020. As of walk date: Top fundraising teams Team Ortblad ~ $10,390 Conrad Minions ~ $5,205
Team O ~ $4,040...Read More
September 1, 2020
We are 18 days away from the 2020 Virtual Dragonslayer Walk weekend. If you have not joined us yet, there is still time. Help make an impact on research and/or a patient's life. Walk funds help us provide funding for Sarcoma research in the PNW and support patients in treatment through the Help$ Grants...Read More
August 1, 2020
Join our efforts to raise funds to support RESEARCH and PATIENT GRANTS! This organization is dedicated to helping find a cure for Sarcoma and providing financial relief to patients and their families across the PNW. This year is unique, not only can you participate in Seattle and Portland, you can have friends and family join you from across the world! Read More
July 1, 2020
July is Sarcoma Cancer Awareness Month. We need you to take action and join us in helping to discover a cure through research and support patients in need. There are many ways you can support; register and fundraise for the Dragonslayer walk, create a fundraiser on Facebook or Instagram, volunteer with us on a committee, be a voice and share your story, and most of all donate to...Read More
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June 2, 2020
Our societal climate is still continuing to change daily. There is hope that our states will be able to move into the next phase of our new normal. Many of my friends and family seem to be anxious and excited, yet reserved. As you discover your new normal remember these feelings are okay and we are here with you throughout this...Read More
May 4, 2020
Wow, my first month has been a whirlwind. The NW Sarcoma Foundation is lucky enough to have its workforce already working remotely. However, this still has caused us some delays in accomplishing certain tasks and sadness that I have not been able to meet you, our supporters, in person. Over the past month we have been looking over our new COVID-19 2020 budget and...Read More
April 10, 2020
“Never fear I am here to slay the dragon”, says the prince. This is the story of old with one hero who comes to rescue those in distress. The reality is you are the true heroes and I am excited to hear your stories and I look forward to working with you. My story, I am a PNW native born and raised. I have worked with blood cancer and mental health non-profits prior to joining the NWSF...Read More
March 16, 2020
The NWSF Team and Board of Directors have been carefully monitoring the evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak in the Pacific Northwest. As an organization committed to supporting sarcoma patients and their caregivers, we feel it is important to be aligned with the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control. We are asking our staff to...Read More