Congress Encouraged To Continue Senator Kennedy’s Legacy Of Supporting Stem Cell Research & Development – The CEO of Cryo-Cell International, a stem cell research company, has encouraged Congress to continue initiatives that Senator Kennedy strongly supported. Senator Kennedy’s legacy of supporting stem cell research and development was responsible for improving health research, human services, and well-being. Senator Kennedy strongly supported the Hematological Cancer Investment Research and Education Act of 2001. This bill increased research and education on blood cancers, including multiple myeloma. For more information, please see the Cryo-Cell International ^[1] press release.

Doctor Takes 210 Mile Bike Ride For Multiple Myeloma – Dr. Rafat Abonour, an oncologist and researcher at Indiana University's Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, will bike 210 miles to raise awareness of multiple myeloma. Abonour’s journey will start in Newburgh, IN, and take him through several of his patients’ hometowns before ending in Indianapolis. He leaves this morning after a reception at Oncology Hematology Associates of Southwest Indiana. For more information, please see the article in the Evansville Courier Press ^[2].

Marine Corps Marathon – On October 25, the Marine Corps will host a 10K race in Washington, DC. This race is on the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation’s list of official events, and all funds are donated to the foundation. Fundraising minimums are $1,000 for an individual and $2,500 for a team.  For those who want to mark their calendars or begin training for next year's event, the race is scheduled for October 24, 2010. For more information, please see the Marine Corps Marathon ^[3] or Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation ^[4] Web sites.

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