Twin Cities Myeloma Foundation Hosts Educational Seminar And Holiday Lunch – On December 13 in Bloomington, MN, Morie Gertz, MD, chair of the Mayo transplant protocol for multiple myeloma ^[1], will present new developments from the American Society of Hematology conference.  Helen Healy, ND, will discuss the importance of nutrition and naturopathy in healing.  For more information, visit Minnesota Myeloma ^[2].

TNT Seeking Volunteers To Support Research Through Marathon Training - Each year, TNT (Team In Training) helps more than 35,000 participants train for half or full marathons and triathlons.  Their proceeds help the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society find cures for leukemia, Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and myeloma.  Volunteers are currently needed for the Georgia chapter ^[3].  Visit the TNT national Web site ^[4] for events near you.

'Light The Night' Walk Team Raises $100,000 For Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - The Jack's Mannequin Team, headed by its LA rock band namesake, raised $100,000 for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma research at the annual 'Light the Night' autumn walk in Burbank, CA.  Significant contributions came from the Dear Jack Foundation ($40,000) and the family of cancer patient Matt Cwiertny ($16,000).  For more information on Jack's Mannequin visit the Dear Jack Foundation ^[5].  Visit the 'Light the Night' ^[6] home page to learn about walks near you.