Practicing Social Distancing But Running Out of New Things to Do?

While we may be working and playing at home, many multiple myeloma patients still need the research, education, support, and advocacy services that the International Myeloma Foundation has provided for 30 years. It is an understatement to say that is hard to stay hopeful in times like these. We want to you to remind you that IMF continues to be here for you! We want to encourage you to do what you can for the myeloma community right now, even in quarantine. 

Your Member Events Team has been kicking around some ideas to spur your imagination, and we are ready and available to chat with you about yours.

So many options, so many platforms:

Challenge Fundraiser

Host a “challenge fundraiser” where you challenge your friends to all donate a set amount toward a goal that is personal to you. To see an example, visit http://give.myeloma.org/bigsweet16 

Video Gaming Fundraisers Using Twitch

Maybe someone in your life is a gamer. If so, have them turn their video game time into a fundraiser using the Twitch platform. By doing this, gamers will be able to thank their donors in real-time. Also, it’s a great way to socialize while also using social distancing. To see an example, visit http://give.myeloma.org/twitch2019 

Run, Walk, or Bike with a Virtual Team

If you are getting a bit antsy indoors and need some exercise, start a virtual 5K or bike ride. You can connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts online and have them join your virtual team. You can train individually but still connect online and discuss fun training tactics. To see an example, visit http://give.myeloma.org/milesformyeloma20 

Shop Major Retailers and Give at the Same Time

Sometimes we just want to hang out at the mall and get some retail therapy. Luckily, the IMF has a virtual shopping mall for just that. Shopping the IMF mall is a great way to help others. The IMF has partnered with many retailers; and for every purchase made through this link, a portion of the proceeds comes back to the IMF. Visit https://www.myeloma.org/donation/imf-shopping-mall. Also, you can visit Amazon and a portion of the proceeds will come back to the IMF. Visit smile.amazon.com.

Host a “Mail for the Cure” Campaign

Organize a “Mail for the Cure” Campaign. The idea is to send out an email to your friends, family, and associates, letting them know about your cause. We will help you create a personalized letter and set up an account where people can donate online and show their support. You will be surprised by how many of them, even in these challenging times, will want to help. 

Connect With Us

To chat about any of these ideas or others, please send an email to [email protected] and include your phone number. We’ll go from there.

Be safe, happy, and healthy,

Suzanne, Ilana, and Karla

The IMF's Grassroots Public Awareness and Fundraising Program

What sets our peer-to-peer fundraising program apart from all the others? Two words: Support and Guidance. You can fundraise for multiple myeloma and join many other grassroots events happening across the country with friends of the IMF. Our volunteer fundraisers help raise multiple myeloma awareness in their communities while raising much-needed funding for our essential research, patient education, support, and advocacy programs.

Since 1997, we have been working with people just like you to create and produce fundraisers which come from your ideas. We are with you every step of the way! Anyone can participate – you can be 8 or 80 – and fundraisers can be as easy as hosting a bake sale or luncheon, and as elaborate as a golf tournament or a Run/Walk. Just reach out to the IMF's Senior Director of Member Events, Suzanne Battaglia at [email protected] to get assistance to organize your fundraiser now.