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With Myeloma Action Month (MAM) taking place this March, the International Myeloma Foundation is excited to share a series of blogs from those who have completed the first course of the Legislative Advocacy Master Class (LAMC). This week’s blog was written by Richard Armstrong, a three-year myeloma patient who is aligned with the Phila myeloma support group, HealthTree.org, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Richard was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in May 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. He recounts the struggles and challenges he had to go through, before reaching remission, and how his myeloma journey has inspired him to live a life committed to coaching and advocacy. The Legislative Advocacy Master Class is a collaboration between the International Myeloma Foundation and Patients Rising—an ongoing effort to train advocates for the IMF to tell their stories, write a letter to Congress, and make an impact in changing healthcare laws and policies. For more information on the Advocacy Master Class, please email Michael Riotto at [email protected]. READ THE BLOG.

Did you know the IMF is doing special Facebook Lives for Myeloma Action Month? In case you missed it, watch this Q & A with IMF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Mikhael and the myeloma community.

There is still time to RSVP for the next Facebook Live on Tuesday, March 25th at 4 p.m. PST | 7 p.m. EST. Ever wondered about nutrition recommendations for people living with myeloma? Expert Dr. Urvi A. Shah will be joining us to answer your questions live on 3/25! Tune in to learn more about optimizing your health while navigating living with multiple myeloma. RSVP to get notified: RSVP NOW. 

*Note: You do not need to be a Facebook member to join.

Lace up and make every step count! Join us on Saturday, April 12, 2025, for the Miracles for Myeloma 5K Run/Walk—happening both in-person at Griffith Park (4800 Crystal Springs Dr.) in Los Angeles and virtually from anywhere. Whether you run, walk, or cheer, your participation funds groundbreaking research and brings us one step closer to a cure for multiple myeloma. Plus, exciting prizes await top runners, fundraisers, and spirited participants. Be part of something bigger. Sign up or donate today, and let’s turn hope into action! REGISTER NOW

Stay up to date on the latest myeloma treatment advances: The IMF Nurse Leadership Board is here to help! Join us for a FREE 1.5 CNE lunch symposium on April 10, 2025, in Denver at 12:15 p.m. MT as they break down real-world case studies. The panelists include Beth Faiman, PhD, APN-BC, AOCN®, BMTCN®, FAAN, FAPO; Donna D. Catamero, ANP-BC, OCN®, CCRC; Tiffany Richards, PhD, ANP-BC, AOCNP®; and Mary Steinbach, DNP, APRN. These nurses will discuss quadruplet regimens, bispecifics, CAR T-cell therapies, CELMoDs, and more. Learn practical strategies for adverse event management, MRD monitoring, therapy sequencing, and care coordination. Plus, take home free downloadable tools to enhance your practice. REGISTER NOW.

The International Myeloma Foundation is bringing its Myeloma Community Workshop to San Francisco at the Grand Hyatt SFO (55 S McDonnell Rd) on March 29, 2025. This free in-person event offers a unique chance to hear from top myeloma experts, including Sara Lee, MD (City of Hope — Duarte, CA); Alfred Chung, MD (University of California San Francisco Medical Center — San Francisco, CA); IMF Nurse Leadership Board Member Kevin Brigle, PhD, ANP (Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond, VA); and Peter Chin-Hong, MD (University of California San Francisco Medical Center — San Francisco, CA). The IMF is also excited to welcome active members of the San Francisco Bay Area Support Group Alan Plisskin (patient advocate) and Mary Kay Yamamoto (care partner). Topics covered will address newly diagnosed myeloma patients concerns, including an introduction to myeloma; management for the newly diagnosed not going through transplant; as well as transplant eligibility, logistics, and planning. Kevin Brigle, PhD, ANP, will discuss side effect management and patient empowerment. After each presentation with the experts, attendees will have ample time to ask questions. Seating is limited so be sure to register soon: REGISTER NOW.

Join us on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. PST | 5:00 p.m. MST | 6:00 p.m. CST | 7:00 p.m. EST, for an insightful "Living Well with Myeloma" webinar, where experts will break down the clinical trial process, debunk common myths, and highlight why diverse participation matters.  

Hear from IMF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Mikhael and the Founder of SparkCures Brian McMahon as they discuss trial participation, the latest updates on SparkCures, and how you can take control of your treatment journey. A live Q&A will be included: Get your questions answered in real-time. Spots are limited: REGISTER NOW.