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 Jessica: The MMRF is delighted to recognize Jessica Rubino as the 2013 MMRF Race for Research: Tri-State 5K Walk/Run Spirit of Hope honoree. Jessica has been an avid supporter of the MMRF and its work since her mom Trish was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in September of 2007... » Learn more

Meet Susan: When Susan Gimilaro was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2011, her good friend Joan Matsalia, Joan’s daughter Shannon, and Joan's grandson Christopher jumped in to do what they could to help. They learned about the MMRF Race for Research: Boston 5K Walk/Run and quickly formed a team... » Learn more

Meet Jack Aiello: The MMRF is delighted to recognize Jack Aiello as the 2013 MMRF Race for Research: San Francisco 5K Walk/Run Spirit of Hope honoree... » Learn more

Meet Mary Weidner: The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) is proud to honor Mary Weidner with the MMRF Spirit of Hope Award at the Empire State Building Run-Up Powered by the MMRF on Wednesday, February 6, 2013... » Learn more

Meet Jim Gordon: November 11th will mark Jim Gordon's third year participating in the MMRF Race for Research: Washington, D.C. 5K Walk/Run. Diagnosed in January 2009, Jim spent the next few months learning about the disease and he quickly found the MMRF... » Learn more

Meet Billy Levine: On a crisp fall day in November, 2011, over 100 people gathered at Team Billy’s tent in the MMRF Race for Research: Atlanta 5K Walk/ Run. The largest team by far, Team Billy successfully raised over $31,000 to support next generation multiple myeloma research and eventually lead to a cure... » Learn more

Meet Team Steve: Team Steve was formed in 2008, with a mission to create a community of supporters for Steve Stroh upon his diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Steve was a man that not only supported his community professionally as a dedicated 25-year veteran of the Edina Police Department, but also through his family’s personal connections... » Learn more

Meet Tracy: 2012 marks the second year “Team Tracy” will be participating in the Ann Landers MMRF Race for Research: Chicago 5K Walk/Run. Team captain Tracy Safron was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in December 2010... » Learn more

Meet the Riskin Family: Susan Riskin and Karen Riskin Orzechowski have been a strong presence at the MMRF Race for Research: Boston 5k Walk/Run every year since 2004. Their father, Jeff Riskin, lost his battle with multiple myeloma in May of 2009 ...
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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