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Caregivers Workshop — On March 16, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will sponsor its monthly Caregivers Workshop for caregivers of cancer patients. The event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Camino Medical Group in Mountain View, CA. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.

The Road To Discovery: Emerging Therapies In Blood Cancers — The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is hosting a free informative program on clinical trials on March 18 in Eugene, OR, and Commack, NY. Dr. Craig Nichols, Medical Director of Lymphoma and Testicular Cancer Research at the Earle A. Chiles Research Institute, will speak at the Hilton Eugene & Conference Center in Eugene, OR, at noon. Dr. Philip Schulman, Chief of Medical Oncology, will speak at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Commack in Commack, NY, at 6:30 p.m. Both speakers will discuss the process of drug discovery and approval for treatment, recent and ongoing advances in the treatment of blood cancers, and the possibility of clinical trials for individual treatment. A complimentary meal will be served in each program, but preregistration is required.

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The Leukemia Cup Regatta – This annual boating competition has raised funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) since its inception in 1988. This year there will be 36 boating regattas. Those occurring in March include: Mobile, AL, March 13-15 at the Buccaneer Yacht Club; Mandeville, LA, March 21-22 at the Pontchartrain Yacht Club; Punta Gorda, FL, March 21-22 at the Isles Yacht Club; and New Orleans, LA, March 28-29 at the New Orleans & Southern Yacht Clubs. For more information, visit the LLS Leukemia Cup Regatta Web site.

Myeloma Awareness Month Educational Teleconference – The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is holding free teleconferences each Friday in March as part of the IMF Myeloma Awareness Month. On March 13, the seminar topic will be an update from the XII International Myeloma Workshop given from the nursing perspective. The one hour teleconference will be led by Beth Faiman, RN, a member of the IMF Nurse Leadership Board, and begins at 4 p.m. PT, 7 p.m. ET. No registration is required. For more information, visit the IMF Web site.

Solvang Century – On March 14, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team in Training will be participating in this cycling event through Southern California’s wine country and the Danish-style town of Solvang, CA. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.

Genetic Counseling: A Conversation – On March 14, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), in partnership with Fighting Chance and the South Fork Breast Health Coalition, will present this free educational seminar in Southampton, NY. Emily Smith of Southampton Hospital will discuss how genes play a role in disease. This free seminar will take place from 10:30 a.m. until noon at the Parish Meeting Hall in Southampton Hospital. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.

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Culinary Luncheon Series – Held at Cucina D’Angelo in Boca Raton, FL, this luncheon benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). The event takes place on March 10 from noon to 2:00 p.m., and there is a recommended donation of $350. For more information, please visit the LLS Web site.

Practical Strategies For The Application Of Novel Agents For Front Line Treatment Of Multiple Myeloma – This educational event will take place on March 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Corosh Restaurant in Chicago, IL. Dr. Todd Zimmerman from the University of Chicago will be speaking about multiple myeloma, with a focus on the safety and effectiveness of current treatments. More information may be found at the LLS Web site.

Balancing Cancer And Careers: Living And Working With Cancer – CancerCare is sponsoring an educational tele-conference workshop on March 12 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Call in from your home or office.  Professionals will discuss practical concerns associated with living and working with cancer. Questions are welcomed and encouraged.  There are no participation fees or phone charges, although pre-registration is required.  For further information or to register, please see the CancerCare Web site.

Portland Regional Community Workshop – This workshop is sponsored by the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) and will be held on March 28 in Portland, OR.  Professionals in myeloma will give an overview of myeloma, information on transplants, current therapies, side effects, and supportive care. The workshop is free, and lunch is included.  For more information, please visit the IMF Website.

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Hope Conference – On March 7, the seventh annual Cancer Conference will be held at the First Baptist Church in Jackson, MS. This event is free to the public and aims to educate the community of cancer patients, survivors, families, friends, and caregivers. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.

Celebrity Martini Casino Night – On March 7, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will host Beat-the-Odds Celebrity Martini Casino Night to benefit cancer research. This event will revolve around casino games, Vegas stars, and delicious martinis at Devil’s Martini North in Scottsdale, AZ. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.

The Third Annual Lace Up For A Cure – On March 7, the Maryland Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will host a skating event at the Columbia Ice Rink in Columbia, MD. This event is for skaters of all skill levels and backgrounds. Fundraising begins one week in advance. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.

Tour Of Anchorage – On March 8, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is hosting a point-to-point cross-country ski marathon at sea level in Anchorage, AK. There will be four races: a 25K classical, 25K, 40K, and 50K freestyle. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.

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Coping With Cancer Pain: What You Need To Know - CancerCare is sponsoring an educational teleconference workshop on March 5, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m ET.  The event will allow people to learn how to cope with cancer pain from their own home or office.  The workshop will be conducted by professionals from pain and supportive care services and will focus on cancer pain overall. Questions are welcomed and encouraged.  There are no participation fees or phone charges, although pre-registration is required.  For further information or to register, please see the CancerCare Web site.

Patient And Family Member Education Series: Understanding The Social Security Disability Maze – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is holding a program focusing on helping patients and their families understand social security disability issues on March 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The program will be held at the Pacific Oncology Cancer Center in Beaverton, OR. Registration is required, and there is no charge to attend. For more information or to register, please see the LLS Web site.

Second Annual Gala For Multiple Myeloma Research – The 2^nd Annual Gala for Multiple Myeloma Research is an event held by the Multiple Myeloma Opportunities for Research & Education (MMORE) to raise funds for the benefit of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. The gala will be held on March 7 at the Hilton in Columbus, OH. For more information, please visit the MMORE Web site.

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Seventeenth Annual Diamond Ball — On February 28, the Western New York & Finger Lakes Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will sponsor its premier black tie gala, the Diamond Ball, at Samuel’s Grande Manor in Williamsville, NY. The event’s name stems from the tradition that each guest at the event receives a pouch containing a genuine gemstone, with one guest receiving a one-carat diamond. The evening begins with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres during a Silent Auction, followed by the “Service to Mankind” award ceremony. For further information, visit the LLS Web site.

Race To Any Place — Trib Total Media and GNC will sponsor a stationary bike race on February 28 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Pittsburgh. The event’s proceeds will benefit the Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). For more information, visit the LLS Web site.

Tampa Gasparilla Marathon And Half Marathon — The event will take place on March 1 in Tampa, FL, and will benefit the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF). The races will wind through a beautiful, scenic waterfront course. For more information, visit the MMRF Web site.

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