The Life Raft Group Announces New Board Members
Summary
Wayne, NJ, March 28, 2022 --( PR.com )-- The Life Raft Group (LRG), a patient advocacy organization specializing in GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor) cancer, welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors: Pat Bonda-Swenson, Santy DiSabatino and Bill Borwegen.Comprised of individuals who are passionately invested in finding a cure for GIST, and to supporting and advocating for patients and caregivers, the LRG Board of Directors welcomes their newest members, and looks forward to working together to fulfill the LRG mission.To quote Gary Glasser, Board President: “I am excited and frankly humbled to announce the expansion of our board of directors. Santy previously worked as an educator and administrator in a Maryland school system for 36 years.Bill Borwegen comes to our Board after a successful career developing and managing programs and staff in the nonprofit world. His lobbying efforts both in Washington, DC and across the country have resulted in the passage of dozens of federal and state laws and regulations to protect healthcare and other service sector workers from on-the-job hazards. Since his GIST diagnosis, he has applied this same zeal combined with a strong scientific underpinnings in public health to learn all he can about the latest developments in the field of GIST treatment and research, and how he can contribute to advance medical progress for both providers and patients. Our mission is to enhance survival and quality of life for people living with GIST through patient-powered research, education and empowerment and global advocacy efforts.