Below is a list of local and national multiple myeloma-related events that can be filtered by event type, month, and location.
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Serious runners, casual runners, walkers, and families are all welcome to participate in a 5k or 1 mile walk or run. Proceeds will benefit the Multiple Myeloma Research Fund at The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. There will be music, food, awards, and prizes as well as technical race shirts for all registrants!
September 8 (St. Louis, MO) – Clinical Insights Into Multiple Myeloma Education Session
Leading myeloma experts will discuss the latest advances in frontline therapy, stem cell transplant, relapsed/refractory disease, supportive care, and clinical trials. Lunch will be served, and a question and answer session will conclude the event. Registration begins at 10 a.m., and the workshop will go from 10:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sept 11 (Chicago, IL) – Race For Research
Race For Research is a 5K walk/run to benefit the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF). This event will take place at Lincoln Park.
September 13 (La Jolla, CA) – San Diego Multiple Myeloma Cancer Support Group
This group is open to myeloma patients, caregivers, and anyone with questions about multiple myeloma. It meets on the second Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the UTC area of La Jolla, CA.
September 15 (Austin, TX) – Adult Family Support Group
This group is for all adult blood cancer survivors and their friends and family. The group is facilitated by health care professionals and meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in North Central Austin. Dinner will be provided.
Sep 18 (Stanford, CA) – San Francisco Bay Area Myeloma Support Group
The San Francisco Bay Area Myeloma Support Group meets on the third Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. These meetings rotate among Stanford, Oakland, San Francisco, and Walnut Creek. Typically 30 to 50 people attend these monthly meetings to share their personal experiences with multiple myeloma and ask questions.
Note: If you are feeling ill, coughing or sneezing, please do not attend! Myeloma patients are much more susceptible to getting sick because of our poor immune systems. Cold and flu season…