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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, 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.

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.  Visit the TNT national Web site 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.  Visit the 'Light the Night' home page to learn about walks near you.