A New Record for the 7
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Défi Cyclo-myélome
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In the centre, Jessy Ranger, Myeloma Canada’s Communication Coordinator, with the
DCC
Technology team.
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Véronica Gill, followed by Jessy Ranger, François Beauchamps and Odile Desbois (Léo & Ophélie-Rose Desbois in the bike trailer).
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On May 25
th
, more than 130 cyclists took part in the
Défi Cyclo-myélome
and raised $102,417 for the Université de Montréal Myeloma Canada Chair on Multiple Myeloma at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont.
Thank you to
Francine Ducas
and
Maryse Bouchard
, organizers of the event, for this fantastic achievement! The event not only brings together the myeloma community, the medical community and various partners, but it also raises awareness for the Research Chair. The Défi provides the perfect opportunity to
shine a light on the work of many professionals who usually are behind the scenes, and to highlight the amazing work of
Dr Leblanc
and
Dr Roy
who play a crucial role in the success of the Research Chair.
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We are happy to see the Research Chair grow, thanks to events like the Défi. Thanks to the Chair, promising new therapies are introduced, and our understanding of myeloma is deepened. Myeloma Canada was proud to have taken part, once again this year, in this wonderful event.
Congratulations to the team and all participants!
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Great InfoSessions in Charlettown & Sydney
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This past May, Myeloma Canada was thrilled to organize and participate at the Sydney (NS) and Charlottetown (PEI) InfoSessions. Both sessions were a huge success!
Thank you to
David McConkey
, Support Group Leader from Newfoundland, for sharing his story with the group, for exploring the benefits of joining a local support group and for discussing the importance of getting involved.
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A special call-out also goes to
Drs Kate MacInnes, Darrell White, and
Nizar Abdel
Samad for their time and for doing a super job in presenting Myeloma 101 and the latest advances in myeloma treatments
and research.
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Linda & Brian's Special Wedding
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When their dear friend Phil Harbridge was diagnosed earlier this year with multiple myeloma,
Linda & Brian
wondered how they could support Phil in his cancer fight. Their answer became clear when they set their wedding date. They decided that instead of gifts, they would ask their friends and family to donate to Myeloma Canada to help support myeloma research on behalf of Phil.
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And to make this day even more special, they've given their friend a very important role...
Rev Dr. Phil Harbridge will be marrying Linda & Brian as well as acting as their Master of Ceremony.
Thank you, Linda & Brian, for your selflessness...we wish you all the best as you prepare for your lives together!
If you would like to make a donation in honour of Phil Harbridge and Linda & Brian's wedding, or you would like to know more about their story click
here.
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Exciting Education Day in Nanaimo
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The Day was a huge success, with great turnout and participation. We thank and applaud all organizers and speakers for a super job!
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A Golf Tournament Like No Other in Windy Windsor
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Bad weather wasn't going to completely stop
Dennis Rousseau
and his family from enjoying their
6
th
Annual Lynn Rousseau Memorial Golf Tournament in Windsor
, Ontario!
While the golf day couldn’t take place (poor golf course conditions due to the rain), Dennis and his family still went ahead with the evening part of the event. Participants enjoyed a delicious meal at the McGregor Columbian Club, took part in a silent auction, and a draw for various prizes.
Rain or shine, the event was a lot of fun and raised a total of
$9,400
for myeloma!
Thank you for your passion and persistence Dennis and to all who shared in the fun.
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Paul's Poker Tournament to Support Myeloma NL
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On May 30th, only 100 days after his transplant,
Paul Whitten
and his friends organized an amazing Poker Tournament at the Glendenning Golf Club in St John's, NL.
Paul and his crew raised raised a total of
$2,855
for the Myeloma NL support group.
Thanks to Paul and his friends who worked hard and did a great job!
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A 50km Challenge for Gill Compton
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Gill Compton
wanted to do something special for her mother who's battling the effects of myeloma. Even though her mom had great results from her stem cell transplant, day-to-day activities are still a struggle. Living in England, while her mother is in Toronto, Gill wanted to honour her mom by doing special, so she's setting out to do a 50km trek in the Peak District in England.
Gill is raising money as an honour gift for her mother's birthday and in support of her challenges with myeloma. Thank you Gill for your generosity!
To help support Gill, please click
here
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Fantastic turnout for the Hamilton Meet & Greet
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The Meet & Greet in Hamilton, Ontario was an overwhelming success, with over 60 participants in attendance!
We would like to extend our thanks to speakers
Dr Foley
and
Dr Mian
from the Juravinski Cancer Centre for providing excellent information on myeloma and for sharing upcoming research projects at the cancer centre.
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We look forward to working with the newly formed support group in Hamilton and are thankful to the committee for getting involved in the community.
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Shopping at
Thrifty Foods
to Support Myeloma Canada
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Good news for British Columbia residents! Once again, this year, Myeloma Canada will take part in the
Thrifty Foods’ Smile Card
fundraising program
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This is a great way for you to support myeloma patients across the country without spending more. This initiative enables us to raise funds for educational resources and is valid from May 22, 2019 to April 25, 2020.
Myeloma Canada is grateful to the late
Larry Borgerson
, past leader of the Vancouver Island Multiple Myeloma Support Group, for launching this initiative in British Columbia in 2018.
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Want to start your own fundraising activity?
Click
here
for some ideas.
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