Boston Marathon — Registration for the 2009 Boston Marathon on April 20 has already closed, but those who are interested in racing or sponsoring entries for multiple myeloma research may attain a charity entry through the MMRF ^[1] or the IMF ^[2]. The MMRF requires an online application and a fundraising minimum of $5000. The IMF is sponsoring the Marathon for Mom, which is asking for donations in honor of Gail Pollard, a patient who was recently diagnosed with multiple myeloma. For more information about the Boston Marathon, please visit the Boston Marathon ^[3] Web site.

The Road To Discovery: Emerging Therapies In Blood Cancers — The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will host a free patient education program on April 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. The program will discuss how new drugs are discovered, researched, and approved for treatment; recent and ongoing advances in the treatment of blood cancers; and participation in clinical trials as a possible treatment option. Pre-registration for this event is required. A complimentary dinner will be provided. For more information, visit the LLS ^[4] Web site.

For a more detailed listing of myeloma-related events, please check the Myeloma Beacon Events Calendar ^[5].