Myeloma Canada National Conference
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Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped to make our 14
th
National Conference a huge success! This year's event took place on April 27-28, 2019, in Toronto, Ontario and was our biggest one yet.
More than 200 patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals gathered for the 2-day conference to learn more about new treatments, clinical trials, and side effects management. The workshops offered opportunities for participants to exchange ideas on many subjects related to daily life such as nutrition, physical activities, and the financial impact of the disease.
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Stay tuned for more information regarding next year's 15
th anniversary National Conference. Details to be revealed shortly.
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2 New Support Groups in Quebec!
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Last month, we had the pleasure of witnessing the creation of two new support groups in Quebec. Thanks to Meet & Greet events in Longueuil and St-Eustache, Laurentians and South Shore support groups are now part of the Myeloma Canada Support Group Network! We thank all participants and new leaders for their passion and dedication for making this happen!
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Two Informative Meetings in Yellowknife!
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On May 10 and 11, 2019, Myeloma Canada was in Yellowknife, Yukon, to hold one educational meeting and one InfoSession. The first meeting was geared towards healthcare professionals to inform them of the latest developments in myeloma research and discuss the importance of early diagnosis. The next day, we held an InfoSession and met with patients and caregivers to discuss the impact of the diagnosis on their lives and possible treatment options.
Thank you to our guest speakers and all participants who took part in these two informative events!
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Printmaking Workshop in Support of Myeloma Canada
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A super creative printmaking workshop was recently hosted by Linda Kristin Blix in Muskoka, Ontario. Not only did the event generate a lot of interest, but thanks to the generosity of everyone who participated, $125 was raised for Myeloma Canada.
Thanks Linda for this great initiative!
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Promising Meeting with Quebec’s Minister Responsible for Seniors and Informal Caregivers
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On April 26, Chantal Tardif, caregiver, and her husband, Daniel Sarazin, a myeloma patient, had the opportunity to share their myeloma experience with Mrs. Marguerite Blais, Quebec’s Minister Responsible for Seniors and Informal Caregivers.
Their
visit to Mrs. Blais' constituency office
was very encouraging. Together, they discussed the struggles routinely faced by patients and caregivers, as well as the importance of patient organizations, such as Myeloma Canada, for people affected by the disease.
Thank you Chantal and Daniel for sharing your reality with Mrs. Blais. We hope to see a flourishing collaboration soon!
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Daniel Sarazin, Marguerite Blais and Chantal Tardif
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Nanaimo Support Group's 1
st
Cinco de Mayo Dinner... a
delicioso
success!
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On Saturday, May 4 2019, the Nanaimo Support Group held their first Multiple Myeloma March kick-off event, a Cinco de Mayo fundraising dinner. It was their first attempt at something like this and a great success!
Support group leader, Allison Jennings, was the main organizer and chef, and did a wonderful job. The evening was sold out, with a total of 65 people attending. The organizers were fortunate to have the hall donated by the local pensioners group, and to have a local entertainer, Paul Gogo, generously give of his time in support of the cause. Paul's wonderful voice and banjo playing had the group singing along!
There were also many donated raffle prizes and a 50/50 draw. The event raised nearly $900 for the 2019 Vancouver Island Multiple Myeloma March, taking place on September 2, 2019.
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Want to start your own fundraising activity?
Click
here
for some ideas.
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