Napa Valley/Sonoma Area

Blood Cancer Awareness Month is a unique opportunity to help more people #KnowMyeloma while bringing attention to the local support, education, and connection available to patients and care partners. Visit KnowMyeloma.org to create a custom campaign graphic, share toolkit resources, and invite your community to learn, engage, and spread awareness throughout September.
 

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Stock Support Group Meeting

For more information, please contact

David Walrath

Cell: 707-921-8184

Email: [email protected]

We meet virtually on the 2nd Friday of each month from 10:00 – 12:00 PM Pacific

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Upcoming events

IMF Events

Aug 24
Online Webinar: What's Next? - Managing Myeloma at Relapse
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August 24, 2026 3:00 pm PST
Sep 08
Facebook Live Q&A with Dr. Urvi Shah
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September 8, 2026 4:00 pm PST
Sep 29
Facebook Live Q&A with Dr. Douglas Sborov
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September 29, 2026 4:00 pm PST

Support Group Events

Sep 11
Napa Valley Monthly Meeting
September 11, 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PST
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Oct 09
Napa Valley Monthly Meeting
October 9, 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PST
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