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Word from our CEO
September has been an exhilarating month for collaboration, and I'm bursting with pride about all the incredible ways individuals from the global and local myeloma communities have come together to advance myeloma research, awareness, and advocacy. September is also Blood Cancer Awareness Month...
Read Martine's full message.
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In this issue...
- The history of the Multiple Myeloma March and the people who make it happen
- Work with your employer to maximize your Multiple Myeloma March fundraising
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Bulletin board: Rouyn-Noranda InfoSession, new InfoVideo, 100 Marathons pour 10 fondations challenge, 9th annual Sam's Monte Carlo Casino night
- Spotlight on Dr Steven Shih
- Multiple Myeloma March calendar
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The history of the Multiple Myeloma March and the people who make it happen
What started with two determined friends and 300 marchers in Montreal has grown into a national force for change, connection, and hope.
Learn more about the history of the March.
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Work with your employer to maximize your Multiple Myeloma March fundraising
Hey Multiple Myeloma Marchers! Looking to maximize your fundraising efforts? Why not work with your employer to increase your impact?
Here are four ways to get your company involved.
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100 Marathon pour 10 fondations
Way to go, Guylaine Landry-Fréchette! She's taking on 10 marathons as part of "100 Marathons pour 10 fondations" challenge as the proud ambassador for Myeloma Canada.
Learn more about Guylaine's fundraiser (in French).
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9th annual Sam's Monte Carlo Casino Night!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of cocktails, gourmet food, casino games, retro music, and more!
Date & time:
November 1, 2025 at 5:00 pm EDT
Location:
Auberge des Gallants (Sainte-Marthe, QC)
Buy your tickets.
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Spotlight on Dr Steven Shih
Dr Steven Shih is a hematologist at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, specializing in myeloma and cellular therapy. His professional life has been shaped by unexpected opportunities and a deep commitment to improving access to treatment for people living with myeloma. In this interview, Dr Shih shares how clinical trials have become a cornerstone of his work, the role Myeloma Canada played in his career, and what inspires him about the future of myeloma research and care.
Read Dr Steven Shih's story.
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| Sunday, August 17, 2025
Corner Brook, NL | |
| Saturday, August 23, 2025
Bathurst, NB
(held virtually due to wildfires) | Sunday, August 24, 2025
Saint John, NB
(held virtually due to wildfires) | |
| Labour day
Enjoy your weekend! | Labour day
Enjoy your weekend! | | Friday, September 5, 2025
McAuley, MB | Saturday, September 6, 2025
Airdrie, AB
Sacré-Coeur, QC | Sunday, September 7, 2025
Kamloops, BC
Peterborough, ON
Saguenay, QC
Vancouver Island, BC
Winnipeg, MB | |
| Saturday, September 13, 2025
Cornwall, ON
Hamilton-Niagara, ON
Kingston, ON
Laurentians, QC
Saint John's, NL | Sunday, September 14, 2025
Cobourg, ON
Quebec City, QC
Sault Ste Marie, ON
South Shore, QC
Windsor-Essex, ON | |
| Saturday, September 20, 2025
Charlottetown, PE
Eastern Townships, QC
Kelowna, BC
Mississauga, ON
Regina, SK | Sunday, September 21, 2025
Brampton, ON
Moncton, NB
Newmarket, ON
Ottawa-Gatineau, ON
Saskatoon, SK
Thunder Bay, ON | |
| Saturday, September 27, 2025
Halifax, NS
Oshawa, ON | Sunday, September 28, 2025
Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
Montreal West Island, QC | |
| Saturday, October 4, 2025
Rouyn-Noranda, QC
Scarborough, ON
Summerside, PE
White Rock, BC | Sunday, October 5, 2025
Barrie, ON
Montreal East, QC
Vancouver, BC | |
| Saturday, October 18, 2025
Sudbury, ON | Virtual
Prince George, BC | | | |
Myeloma Canada's mission: To improve the lives of all Canadians affected by myeloma by accelerating access to the best care while advancing research toward its cure and prevention.
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