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.

Fundraising

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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, and Brian Williams. Fundraising dinners have also been held in Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco.

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.

Research

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The foundation funded research that contributed to the approval of bortezomib (Velcade®). It is also funding 20 therapies currently in clinical trials.

Programming

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The foundation sponsors educational programs for both patients and physicians on a regular basis.

Honorary Board Members

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• 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

See Also

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• Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium

External links

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• Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
• MMRF Race for Research
• Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium

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