The MMRF Spirit of Hope Award is given at every Race for Research 5K event to individuals who inspire hope with their perseverance in overcoming personal obstacles such as a cancer diagnosis.

Meet Barry and Ellie Samson: Barry and Ellie Samson are among the MMRF's most committed supporters. After 33 years of marriage, the Samsons adapted to Barry’s initial diagnosis in 2002 with a sense of dignity and grace that family and friends remark on to this day... » Learn more

Meet Lisa: Lisa Considine has been living with multiple myeloma since November 2007, and had a stem cell transplant in April 2008... » Learn more

Meet Maddie: Maddie is a multiple myeloma patient and has been a strong supporter of the MMRF for many years. She is also the co-leader of The Philadelphia Multiple Myeloma Networking Group (PMMNG)... » Learn more

Meet Jeanie: Busy mom of four kids in school (two sets of twins!), Jeanie was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in June 2010 and underwent a stem cell transplant in November 2010. After recovering from that phase... » Learn more

Meet Madeline: Madeline Wiebicke, of Bardonia, NY, is a Real Estate professional and mother of three. Her husband, Randy Wiebicke, a former NYC Firefighter, lost his battle with multiple myeloma in March of 2011... » Learn more