Multiple Myeloma

• Montrealers participate in 15th annual multiple myeloma march

  The annual multiple myeloma march hopes to raise $60,000 and spread awareness of Canada's 2nd most common blood cancer.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2023
  
• Annual walk for myeloma research hits $1 million milestone

  This year’s walk raised over $106,000, pushing the total amount raised since the walk was founded in 2009 by Dan Childerhose and the late Keith Fleming over the $1 million mark.

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2023
  
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• ‘An inspiration’: MPs pay tribute to Jim Carr in House of Commons following death

  'I genuinely believe that no matter where Jim has gone through his life, he has left a large footprint,' one colleague said in regard to the passing of Liberal MP Jim Carr.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2022
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• Anonymous donor gives $2M to LHSC to help fight multiple myeloma

  According to LHSF's president, the funds will have far-reaching and life-changing implications for those with myeloma, and will ideally improve patient outcomes in the future.

  Health

  Nov 23, 2022
• Memorial walk in Halifax raises $16K for myeloma research

  Myeloma is a type of blood cancer that impacts white blood cells. There is no cure, but fundraising efforts are helping to find more treatments. 

  Health

  Sep 18, 2022
• Cobourg-area woman to march to raise multiple myeloma awareness after own diagnosis

  The annual Cobourg Multiple Myeloma March is scheduled for Sept. 25 beginning at the Lions Pavilion, including one woman with a personal connection to the fundraising challenge .

  Health

  Sep 7, 2022
• Regina woman marches to create awareness about myeloma after own diagnosis

  One of the local participants, Patti Schmidt, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, also known as myeloma, in 2018 after experiencing symptoms.

  Health

  Sep 26, 2021
• Manitoba teams march, raise $25K for blood cancer research

  Maria Marinelli organized Winnipeg's 11th annual Multiple Myeloma March to help fundraise for alternate treatments and research for the disease.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2021
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• New Brunswick myeloma survivor gives back with fundraising

  The third annual march for a cure for multiple myeloma took place in Saint John on Sunday with a local fundraising goal of $10,000.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2021
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• Dorchester, Ont. fundraising walk for myeloma research returns for 13th year

  The annual Walk of Champions for Myeloma Research is returning for its 13th year on Sunday. Like last year, the walk will be held virtually this year due to COVID-19.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2021