Myeloma Minute: Real Food Vital for Global Health
| INNOVATION | Latest Research Real Food: Critically Important, But Not Universally AccessibleThe importance of a healthy diet has been reinforced in a major new study of global nutrition. According to IMF Chairman Dr. Brian G.M. Durie, lack of access to “real food” around the world poses a health threat. He describes how people in areas as varied as Iceland, Ethiopia, and the Middle East are demonstrating creative responses to today’s challenges. |
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| EDUCATION | Seminar |
| INSPIRATION | Walk for Myeloma |
Early Bird Registration Discounts Extended for the IMF Patient & Family Seminar in Charlotte, NC |
Take Part in the 5th Annual Walkathon and BBQ to End Myeloma |
On September 6-7, 2019, the IMF will host a Patient & Family Seminar at the Westin Charlotte (601 S. College St.) in Charlotte, NC. Choose between two registration packages—either attend Friday’s half-day session and the all-day session Saturday, or attend the Saturday session only. Register NOW as the Early Bird registration discounts have been extended. |
The 5th Annual Walkathon and BBQ to End Myeloma will take place on Sunday, October 6, 2019, in Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, New York, from 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET. All proceeds will benefit the International Myeloma Foundation’s education and research efforts to help myeloma patients and their families. |
| ACTION | Win a Vacation A 10-Day Luxury Hawaiian Oasis Is a Winning Raffle Ticket AwayThe IMF is hosting a raffle for you to win a 10-day stay at the Villa Ono Oasis in Hawaii. The dates of this paradise vacation are March 16-26, 2020. The winners of this luxury package will receive:
Only 1000 raffle tickets will be sold for $50 each: Tickets are selling fast. You can either visit the link below, or contact the IMF’s Karla Lemus at 1-800-452-CURE (2873) to purchase your ticket today. All proceeds will benefit International Myeloma Foundation Research and Programs. |
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| #ASKDRDURIE | Dr. Durie's Weekly Web Video Series |
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