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MYELOMA MINUTE | Up To The Minute News | 2.11.2021

New CDC Research Confirms That Masks Really Do Work

New research reported this week by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) shows that masks work to significantly decrease the spread of COVID-19. IMF Chairman Dr. Brian G.M. Durie says double masking is in our future, even as vaccinations are rolled out.

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On Thursday, February 25, 2021, the IMF will host a FREE “Living Well with Myeloma” Webinar on “Building Your Resilience During Challenging Times” at 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET. Featured speakers are IMF Chairman of the Board Dr. Brian G.M. Durie and Dr. Susan Dunnett, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. This uplifting sixty-minute webinar will include a segment for questions and answers.

17 Days Until Myeloma Action Month

Ready to nurture your resilience? Follow the IMF's Myeloma Action Month (MAM) March calendar that features "31 Days of Resilience.” The focus is on small actions you can do each day of the week. Some examples include taking a walk, catching up with a family member, or watching the sunrise. And, if you are not up for the daily action, perhaps you will choose to share a fact about myeloma on your social media channels. The ways to get involved this March are easy and varied, so take a look at the MAM website to get your creative juices flowing!

The 13^th Annual Miles for Myeloma 5K Run/Walk Goes Virtual Once Again

The 13^th Annual Miles for Myeloma 5K Run/Walk is going virtual once again! This exciting style of race is just as fun and competitive as it was in person, just a whole lot safer. This 5K Run/Walk will Redefine Being Together. Learn how you can take part individually or by forming a virtual team at the link below.

Shop AmazonSmile for Valentine’s Day and Give to Your Sweetheart and the IMF

Did you know that you can generate donations while shopping for your valentine, at no extra cost? Simply start your shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/95-4296919 to confirm "International Myeloma Foundation" as your charity of choice, and AmazonSmile will donate a portion of your eligible purchase price to our organization.

And This Too Shall Pass….

Once again, the IMF is hosting a raffle for a 10-day stay at the Villa Ono Oasis in historic Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. While many of us have been affected by COVID-19, we hope to remind you that this too shall pass. If you purchase the winning $50 raffle ticket, you could find yourself just minutes from the Hawaiian coastline. The winner will be announced on April 2, 2021. Note: Bookings will be in the future based on mutual availability with you and the property owner.  

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