SARC Talk Episode 31 - Lachelle Semanko - Sarcoma Awareness Month

In this special episode, we sit down with Lachelle Semanko, a passionate advocate and leader at RIS (Rein In Sarcoma), a Minnesota-based nonprofit dedicated to increasing awareness, advocacy, and collaboration in the fight against sarcoma. Lachelle shares her personal journey to RIS and dives into the organization’s origin story and national growth. You'll learn how RIS is uniquely structured around three core pillars that extend beyond sarcoma subtypes, focusing instead on uniting patients, families, medical professionals, and researchers through community, education, and support. We explore the challenges of raising awareness for this rare and often overlooked cancer, and how RIS uses innovative programs and partnerships to spread the word—especially during Sarcoma Awareness Month in July. From educational outreach to community events, Lachelle walks us through the impact RIS is making, one connection at a time. We also talk fundraising, medical center collaboration, and how RIS is investing in the future of sarcoma care and research.