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Cancer Survivor Rides 540 Miles After Being Told He’d Never Walk Again

JAMIE ALAMILLO FOUGHT BLOOD CANCER AND HAD TO RELEARN HOW TO WALK. NOW, HE RIDES HIS BIKE TO RAISE MONEY FOR CANCER RESEARCH. Jamie Alamillo, 48, was told by doctors…

06/26/2019

Darien woman to embark on charity bike ride for cancer

DARIEN -A Darien woman will embark on a bike ride to raise money for cancer. Annie Burleigh was diagnosed two years ago with multiple myeloma, the third most common blood…

09/17/2018

PAN47: Road to Victory with Chuck Wakefield

Dr. Charles (Chuck) Wakefield has been living with multiple myeloma in 2003. Today, he is 73 years old and takes part in cycling events to raise awareness to this devastating…

09/06/2018

Darien residents cycle to raise multiple myeloma awareness

Darien native Anne Burleigh and her husband Jon will be participating in the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation’s Road to Victories cycling event. Anne and many others throughout the country will be riding…

09/04/2018

Cyclist raising money for blood cancer research

Chuck Wakefield has pedaled 3,400 miles across the country and is back from a London to Paris ride. The 72-year-old is also on a mission to beat the cancer that’s trying…

08/13/2018

Age Is Just a Number: 4 Inspiring Athletes Over 50

He Cycled Cross-Country at Age 71 Not even the toughest diagnosis could keep Chuck Wakefield, 71, off his bike. The Grapevine, Texas, resident recently rode 3,400 miles across the U.S. to…

01/15/2018

Cross-Country Biking for a Cure Turns Out to Be So Much More

A team of six bicyclists trekked across country, from California to Connecticut, to fundraise for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. From sea to shining sea — that is what a team…

12/15/2017

Fort Lauderdale Resident Cycles Through The Mojave Desert To Raise Awareness Of Multiple Myeloma

Home » Noteworthy » Fort Lauderdale Resident Cycles Through The Mojave Desert To Raise Awareness Of Multiple Myeloma NOTEWORTHY Fort Lauderdale Resident Cycles Through The Mojave Desert To Raise Awareness Of Multiple Myeloma In…

11/13/2017

The Road to Victories Team: A Living Definition of Endurance & Survival

When you hear the word “endure,” what do you think? Undergoing hardships and persevering may come to mind. Or to some, it could be a cross-country trip, especially if by…

11/13/2017

Cyclists complete cross country trek to fight multiple myeloma

New Canaan: The grand finale of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation’s Road to Victories seven-week, cross-country cycling event took place on Saturday, Oct. 21, at Jennings Beach in Fairfield, where…

11/08/2017

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The mission of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) is to find a cure for multiple myeloma by relentlessly pursuing innovation that accelerates the development of next-generation treatments to extend the lives of patients. Founded in 1998 by Kathy Giusti, a multiple myeloma patient, and her twin sister Karen Andrews as a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, the MMRF is a world-recognized leader in cancer research. Together with its partners, the MMRF has created the only end-to-end solution in precision medicine and the single largest genomic dataset in all cancers. The MMRF continues to disrupt the industry today, as a pioneer and leader at the helm of new research efforts. Since its inception, the organization has raised over $400 million and directs nearly 90% of the total funds to research and related programs. Learn more and sign up to receive news and resources from the MMRF.

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