Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
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The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation or MMRF is a non-profit organization based in Norwalk, Connecticut dedicated to "accelerating the search for a cure" of multiple myeloma. It was formed in 1998 by Kathy Giusti. The foundation has raised over $49 million, of which, approximately 94% goes to research. The MMRF is the world's largest private funder of multiple myeloma research.
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[edit] Fundraising
[edit] Gala Dinners
Each fall, the foundation holds the Friends for Life Fall Gala in Greenwich, Connecticut. Nearly 800 people attend this black tie event each year. There is a celebrity guest speaker at each Gala. These guests have included: Scott Hamilton, Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr., Sharon Osbourne, Deborah Norville, Ann Curry, Katie Couric, Eric McCormack, and Brian Williams. Fundraising dinners have also been held in Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco.
[edit] Races
The MMRF has 5K races in 5-10 major cities each year. The race in Chicago is also known as the Ann Landers Race for Research.
[edit] Research
The foundation funded research that contributed to the approval of bortezomib (Velcade®). It is also funding 20 therapies currently in clinical trials.
[edit] Programming
The foundation sponsors educational programs for both patients and physicians on a regular basis.
[edit] Honorary Board Members
- Bob Costas
- Ann Curry
- Eric Davis
- Geraldine Ferraro
- Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
- Hamilton Jordan
- Diana Krall
- Deborah Norville
- General Norman Schwarzkopf
- Mel Stottlemyre
- Paula Zahn
