Elena Malunis' Walk for WM

Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia (WM) is a lymphoma, or cancer of the lymphatic system. WM also happens to be a very rare disease – only about 1,500 patients are diagnosed with it each year in the US, with current reporting adding an additional 1,500 per year internationally.

I have the honor of serving on the Board of Trustees for the International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and educating everyone affected by WM while advancing the search for a cure.

On August 28th, during the 2020 IWMF Virtual Educational Forum, people from around the world will join together to raise awareness and support for Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia. No matter if you are a patient or caregiver, a friend or family member, the IWMF and WM community invite you to join us for the Walk for Waldenstrom's.

Funds raised during the Walk for Waldenstrom's will directly support the mission of the IWMF: To support and educate everyone affected by Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia which we advance the search for a cure and help us achieve our vision of a World without WM.  Imagine what that would mean to your friend or family member!

In addition, for every $800 raised, the IWMF will provide a WM community member with a full scholarship to a future IWMF Educational Forum. For every $2,000 raised, the IWMF will provide a WM community member with a full scholarship to a future IWMF Educational Forum, and a travel voucher to help get them there.

Our walk is virtual, so you can participate wherever and whenever you'd like. Join us and help raise awareness and support that will be used by the IWMF for patients, caregivers, and families affected by WM and to find a cure for this currently incurable blood cancer.