Moving Mountains for Multiple Myeloma®

Multiple Myeloma Experts, Patients, Advocates and Caregivers Team Up to Hike Through Patagonia

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
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The upcoming climb includes survivors, caregivers, family members, myeloma doctors and team members from the organizing partners.

Key Points: 
  • The upcoming climb includes survivors, caregivers, family members, myeloma doctors and team members from the organizing partners.
  • All the funds raised go directly to the MMRF to accelerate new treatment options for patients with multiple myeloma.
  • She began her treatment with the multiple myeloma standard induction therapy of Revlimid (lenalidomide), bortezomib (Velcade) and dexamethasone for four months.
  • Moving Mountains for Multiple Myeloma (MM4MM) is a collaboration between CURE Media Group and the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) to raise awareness and funds for myeloma research.

Moving Mountains for Multiple Myeloma® to Hike Through Lava Fields and Volcanoes in Iceland

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Monday, August 5, 2019
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The MM4MM team will include two patients living with multiple myeloma:

Key Points: 
  • The MM4MM team will include two patients living with multiple myeloma:
    Erik Ellefsen is an 11-year multiple myeloma survivor.
  • This climb put on by Moving Mountains for Multiple Myeloma raises sufficient funds toward multiple myeloma research while also inspiring patients, survivors and caregivers.
  • This hike is sometimes called "Fire and Ice" because on any given day, you hike up lava fields and volcanoes and then alongside stunning glaciers.
  • Moving Mountains for Multiple Myeloma (MM4MM) is a collaboration between CURE Media Group and the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) to raise awareness and funds for myeloma research.