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You know you want to do something in your community to raise funds and public awareness about myeloma, but deciding on what to do can be confusing. The IMF's FUNdraising program can help you. We have over 12 years of experience helping members around the world raise money for research and educational programs.

We can give your event or campaign its own web page, allowing your friends and family to donate online. Below you will find a listing of events we have going on throughout the year, and we would be happy to add yours as well. In addition, this year we’re debuting a new magazine called "Making Miracles," in which we highlight IMFers who are proactive in our mutual goals: helping to find a cure for myeloma and at the same time, spreading awareness in their local communities.

FUNdraising is fun (get it?) and easy to do, and you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that you made a difference. No idea is too large or too small. Everyone knows someone who has been touched by cancer—people will want to help! We are here to provide you with the tools, assistance and expertise you'll need to make your FUNdraiser a success. Get started today, by contacting our dedicated staff person, Suzanne Battaglia, SBattaglia@myeloma.org or (800) 452-2873. She is here to chat with you about any ideas you might have. Be part of the progress of making miracles happen!

For Seymour! My name is Brian Helstien. I am a long-distance runner who was diagnosed with myeloma in 2011. I found an IMF-sponsored support group lead by Seymour Reinstein that spring, and decided to have an SCT largely as the result of a meeting agenda I believe Seymour targeted to me. Seymour died in 2012, and as long as I am able, I will run races as a personal tribute to him and to raise awareness and funds to develop new effective treatments.	The Josh Billings Runaground Triathlon Honoring Norm Anderson The Josh is the second oldest canoe/kayak triathlon in the world, with thirty-seven categories for teams and iron-persons. The Mission of The Josh is “to put on the best danged race in the Berkshires!” and their overview is “To Finish is to Win”. Sun, Sep 15, 2013
Multiple Colors for Multiple Myeloma Keychains and Earrings Looking for the perfect gift? Here are two items to help support the International Myeloma Foundation.	Christmas Tree Earrings and Benevolent Eye Bead Bracelets from Multiple Colors for Multiple Myeloma
Myeloma Buddies These adorable hand-knit dolls are so cute, you will want one for everyone on your list.	In Honor of Abby Brown TOGETHER, we can conquer this disease! Please support our cause!
VETERANS AGAINST MYELOMA (VAM) Our combined efforts to continue our service through the Veterans Against Myeloma cause can help research and help us win the battle by finding a cure.	How to Host an Afternoon Tea Here’s an elegant way to build awareness about myeloma and raise money in your community. It's easy, it's fun, and the International Myeloma Foundation helps you all along the way.
VISIONS Notecards by Jeff A Cure for Karl Jeff Hanson is a 15 year-old, visually impaired artist from Overland Park, Kansas. IMFer Karl Vollstedt and Jeff are great friends who use their time and talents to benefit others. Jeff created these note cards as a gift to Karl and to myeloma research.	Living With Cancer as "A New Normal" A Journey with Cancer through the Eyes of a Caregiver This guide to creating a "new normal" was developed by Dianna Mitchell Marston and her family to meet their own needs when her husband, Nathan, was diagnosed with myeloma.