Upcoming IMF Events
This calendar includes upcoming multiple-myeloma-related events attended by members of or hosted by the International Myeloma Foundation.
Check back often to find out if the IMF will be in your area.
Some examples include the following:
- Educational events such as IMF Regional Community Workshops and Patient & Family seminars
- Member Fundraisers organized by our volunteers throughout the U.S., including tea parties, bake sales, 5K Walk/Runs, golf tournaments, marathons, and more
- The IMF's annual Comedy Celebration
- Myeloma Action Month activities and initiatives
- Advocacy activities
- U.S.-based and global events that are attended by IMF-affiliated healthcare professionals, such as the American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual conference, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting, the Oncology Nursing Symposium, the International Myeloma Working Group® (IMWG) annual summit, Global Myeloma Action Network (GMAN) activities, and more
- IMF teleconferences from leading international oncology meetings or educational webinars broadcast for multiple myeloma patients and caregivers
Follow us year-round at this page to find out how to get involved.
Upcoming Events
After seven live annual events, we will be bringing you our 1st ever Virtual Experience! Due to the present pandemic, we will be transitioning the 5K to a virtual experience as well as opening up registration to participants around the world. The present circumstances globally reiterate this decision and we are excited to host the event as a virtual experience!
I decided to partner with the International Myeloma Foundation to fulfill Lilly’s legacy. She is one of thousands of people affected by this cancer that as of yet has no cure. My goal is to raise enough funds to help earn a $50,000 Brian D. Novis Research Grant for a researcher working tirelessly on a cure for this disease. Every $50,000 raised will help fund myeloma research grants.
You can help fund $1,000,000.00 in donations for Brian Novis Research Grant Awards given by the International Myeloma Foundation.
As I ride, I will update all of you above with my whereabouts and progress. Join me on this final leg of the journey of a lifetime in my second life on Twitter @andysninky or @volcandy.
The KC and Myeloma Support Group, headed by John and Karen Foster and daughter Casey Modersohn and husband Bryan, sponsor the annual car show to raise public awareness about myeloma and raise money for research, patient education, support and advocacy.
Flying Pig Marathon has been postponed until October 10-11, 2020! As you know, myeloma patients are especially susceptible to viruses because of their immune systems. Since we have a new date already scheduled, please continue to participate.
“The Annual Schleicher’s Hikers 5K” in Jim’s memory will be held every year on the second Saturday in October. We remain committed to raising funds for multiple myeloma research until a cure is found. The Schleicher Family, Ravens Roost #74, the IMF and all Jim’s friends appreciate your help to support this effort.
Due to the CDC Guidelines, all gyms have been closed until further notice. If you registered to attend this fundraising event, please know that it will be rescheduled as soon as we can. We will reach out to you with the new date and time for the event.