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The International Myeloma Foundation
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dedicated to improving the quality of life of
myeloma patients while working toward
prevention and a cure.
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Get on the path to a cure ­
have fun AND make a difference.
800-452-CURE (2873)
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A Research & Education Fundraising Program...
especial y for Kids
If you're a kid who's ready to fight back against myeloma,
keep reading. We'l help you develop and organize your
ideas, and give you the materials and encouragement you
need to FIGHT BACK! Here's how it works.
Choose how
Get involved in making a difference ­
your donation
you may even fulfill your school's
will be used
Ask your community service requirement
parents
Call Suzanne
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Have
· Birthday party
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· Recycle bottles
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event goal...
· Stage a show
· Organize a day
in the park
· Horse shoe
"I want the IMF to have money
"My family and I are very glad
tournament
to give to doctors so that
to be able to contribute to
they find a cure for my Dad."
the IMF once again this year.
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· Miniature golf
tournament
· Car wash
Allie and Mikey Tuohy set up a lemonade stand to raise
This is something my
· Bike ride
money for myeloma in honor of their Dad.
grandmother would
"I am happy in knowing that I am leaving
have done herself,
for the Peace Corps having attained the goal
and she would be
of running my first marathon with
proud of us
my dad in record time, while
for doing it."
raising myeloma awareness
Katelyn Martin created the annual
and money."
Leona Cravotta Memorial Golf Tournament
Kendra Goffredo ran in the San Diego
in honor of her grandmother.
Rock`N Roll Marathon with her father.

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