Tuesday, September 8, 2015




Our support means you are never alone.


In the fight against MPN Blood Cancer, Research & Support can make all the difference. The MPN Research Foundation is your partner. The innovative research we fund moves science forward. Support from family, friends and us means you are never alone. Together we can make a difference today, while finding better treatments and a cure for tomorrow. Patients and caregivers have options for support, both online and in person.


The MPN Research Foundation will be rolling out a list of activities for MPN patients to participate in during the month of September and will be highlighting some of the important work currently being conducted in research, advocacy and education. These activities have been spearheaded not just by MPN Research Foundation, but by a wider group of organizations working together to help patients.


Blood Cancer Awareness Month Events


Patient Support Groups
Denver
September 10, 2015

Contact: Mabel at mabel.d.peters@kp.org 303-764-8523



Chicago
September 10, 2015-Gilda's Club Chicago.@6-8pm
Contact: Raquel at rnunez@mpnresearchfoundation.org


Pittsburgh
September 17, 2015
Contact: Jean at 724.831.0368 or Email: mpn.pgh.sup@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/MPN.Pittsburgh.Support



Los Angeles
September 26th 11am to 3pm.

Contact: Ron Anderson at ron.anderson77@gmail.com



SF Bay Area
October 3rd at 9:30am-4:30pm in San Francisco
Contact:Susanklepper@hotmail.com
Registration required and space is limited.


For patient support group meetings beyond September click here


- See more at: http://www.mpnresearchfoundation.org/MPNBloodCancerAwarenessMonth-5F2013#sthash.MvblxsAY.dpuf


Patient Symposiums



Cancer Support Community



September 1-30 – CSC local sites will be hosting  awareness events: Shining the Light on MPN during the month of September.


Leukemia and Lymphoma Society


Tuesday, September 8, – Blood Cancer Conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania


MPN Advocacy and Education International



September 11-12 - Women and MPN , San Diego, CA


 Patient Power


A Town Meeting for Patients, Their Families & Care Partners
Saturday, September 12, - Online and In-Person in Stanford, CA


Cancer Support  Community of Greater Philadelphia


Saturday, September 12, at 4100 Chamounix Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19131.
Breakfast will be served at 9 a.m. with the lecture starting at 9:45 a.m. Speaker is Dr. Gerald L. Messerschmidt, the director of clinical research at Lankenau Institute for Medical Research.


Leukemia and Lymphoma Society


Saturday, September 19, Blood Cancer Conference in Worcester, Massachusetts


The Canadian MPN Network


Saturday, September 26, Patient advocacy Conference


Leukemia and Lymphoma Society


September 26, Blood Cancer Conference in Chicago, Illinois


MPN Voice


September 30, Patients' Forum, Edinburgh Register Here: http://www.mpdvoice.org.uk/get-involved/lead-a-forum/mpn-voice-patients%E2%80%99-forum-%E2%80%93-edinburgh-2015/


·The Latest News on Research and Treatment for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)



A Town Meeting for Patients, Their Families & Care Partners



Being diagnosed with, a rare medical condition like a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) can be overwhelming and sometimes confusing. The good news is that innovations in the field are increasing the understanding of MPNs. Research advances are making a difference and improving the lives of those living with polycythemia vera (PV), essential thrombocythemia (ET) and myelofibrosis (MF).


Saturday, September 12, 2015 - Online and In-Person in Stanford, Calif.


·The Latest News on Research and Treatment for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)



A Town Meeting for Patients, Their Families & Care Partners



Being diagnosed with, a rare medical condition like a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) can be overwhelming and sometimes confusing. The good news is that innovations in the field are increasing the understanding of MPNs. Research advances are making a difference and improving the lives of those living with polycythemia vera (PV), essential thrombocythemia (ET) and myelofibrosis (MF).


Saturday, September 12, 2015 - Online and In-Person in Stanford, Calif.


 


Fundraising Events


 


Tim’s Run


Yarmouth, ME


Sunday, September 27, 2015




 


Chicago Half Marathon


Sunday, September 27, 2015




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