Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

from IMF Annual Report 2022

DONOR JOHN YOUNG & FAMILY SEE IMF’S SERVICES AND INFORMATION AS ‘INVALUABLE’

The Youngs were able to consult with leading myeloma experts, including IMF Chairman of the Board and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Brian G.M. Durie.

Finally, the IMF “continues to coordinate across the globe linking experts and bringing timely information to patients and caregivers via blogs, workshops, and webinars.”

John often “took information [the IMF provided] to his local oncologist to discuss how this could better enable Cindi’s treatment plan.” He sees that the IMF provides “services for people who are just starting or are well into their journey…The IMF gives you hope and strength.”

The IMF is equally inspired by John. Despite his tremendous loss, he still has advice to share with new care partners. He remembers IMF’s Director of Global Patient Initiatives Susie Durie sharing that as a care partner you may find yourself exhausted and just wanting to cry sometimes, but “you take a step back, finish your cry and then go back and re-engage.” John echoes Susie’s sentiments, while adding that as a care partner, you should “make time for yourself.” For him, vigorous daily exercise was a way to reenergize.

John is not the only member of his family who continues to give back to the myeloma community. His daughters, Jennifer and Danielle, organized and ran a virtual marathon as an IMF Member Fundraiser called “Miles for Mom,” using Facebook to garner donations.

The Youngs are excited to see the accelerated progress toward finding a cure for this terrible disease. They are committed to supporting this cause so someday no one has to suffer from multiple myeloma, like Cindi did. If it was not for families like the Youngs, the IMF would not be able to continue with its mission. With gratitude, the IMF thanks John and his loved ones for helping us to improve the quality of lives of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure.

RAGING FOR RAY / MARCH 12, 2022

Raging for Ray is an event where Twitch host, SuperKingNerd and his team of streamer friends, streamed for 24 hours to raise money to donate to the International Myeloma Foundation in honor of SKN’s late grandfather, Ray.

JACK’S EDUCATION GRANT / SPRING 2022

With the motto “Knowledge is power” in mind, Jack raises donations each year to fund a grant to provide patient education about myeloma at the yearly Support Group Leaders Summit.