Southern Alberta Myeloma Patient Society

05/11/2026

04/26/2026

Final day to register for the 5k walk in support of SAMPS at the Servus Calgary Marathon in combination with our SAMPS Challenge 2026

All of the links to register, sign up or donate are below

To register: http://raceroster.com/

To join our team (SAMPS Strollers) for the 5km walk: https://raceroster.com/registration/107196/entry

Reminder that if you can't make it to the walk/run you can donate to SAMPS Strollers here: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/107196/2026-servus-calgary-marathon/pledge/team/983249

We’re excited to share that SAMPS is partnering with the 2026 Servus Calgary Marathon for a special 5K Walk as the SAMPS 2026 Myeloma Challenge. As always, we continue to support local Multiple Myeloma research led by Dr. N. Bahlis and Dr. P. Neri at the Charbonneau Cancer Institute here in Calgar...

04/25/2026

SAMPS Challenge 2026 continued.... Only 2 full days left to register!!

48 hours left to register for the Servus Calgary Marathon on May 23rd, 2026, we would love your support of the SAMPS Strollers as we have combined our SAMPS Challenge this year with the Servus Calgary Marathon.

All of the links to register, sign up or donate are below.

To register: http://raceroster.com/

To join our team for the 5km walk: https://raceroster.com/registration/107196/d9pgwtrdge7bqtaa/registrant/1

Reminder that if you can't make it to the walk/run you can donate here: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/107196/2026-servus-calgary-marathon/pledge/team/983249

SAMPS and the Myeloma community of Calgary appreciate your support.

We’re excited to share that SAMPS is partnering with the 2026 Servus Calgary Marathon for a special 5K Walk as the SAMPS 2026 Myeloma Challenge. As always, we continue to support local Multiple Myeloma research led by Dr. N. Bahlis and Dr. P. Neri at the Charbonneau Cancer Institute here in Calgar...

04/24/2026

To continue with our SAMPS Challenge campaign from yesterday, here are all of the links to get involved! You can join us on the 5k walk or you can do the 42.2km marathon or a few options in between.

If you can't make it to the race in person you can join virtually as well!! If you can't make it virtually or in person we would be so grateful for your support of SAMPS Strollers by donation. Lastly, if you can't support us this year, we ask that you please share this post!!!

Thank you in advance for helping SAMPS and the Myeloma community in Calgary.

The deadline for registration is THIS SUNDAY April 26th.

Register here: https://raceroster.com/

Join SAMPS Strollers team: https://raceroster.com/registration/107196/uwpeyvc4e5s6suru/registrant/1

To donate to SAMPS Strollers: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/107196/2026-servus-calgary-marathon/pledge/team/983249

04/23/2026

For the SAMPS Challenge this year, we have partnered with the 2026 Servus Calgary Marathon and it is short notice to get involved, so we wanted to get the word out ASAP. Please stay tuned over the next 3 days for all of the information and we hope you will support our SAMPS Challenge.

The Servus Calgary Marathon will take place on May 23, 2026. Deadline to register is THIS SUNDAY!

Today all we ask is that you register for the 5km walk on RaceRoster

https://raceroster.com/

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04/16/2026

Join Us for a Fun 5K Walk – Let’s Make a Difference Together!

We’re excited to share that SAMPS is partnering with the 2026 Servus Calgary Marathon for a special 5K Walk as the SAMPS 2026 Myeloma Challenge. As always, we continue to support local Multiple Myeloma research led by Dr. N. Bahlis and Dr. P. Neri at the Charbonneau Cancer Institute here in Calgary (a partnership between the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services). We’d love for you to be part of it!

📅 Date: May 23, 2026

📅 Charity Challenge Registration Deadline: April 26, 2026. (SAMPS Strollers is with the Charity Challenge)

📍 Event: 2026 Servus Calgary Marathon – flair airlines 5K run/walk

🎯 Purpose: Raise funds for vital Multiple Myeloma research that makes a real difference

This is more than just a walk—it’s a chance to come together as a community, show our strength, and have some fun along the way. Whether you walk, run, cheer, or help us fundraise, every step brings us closer to a cure. If you want your donation to come to SAMPS, please ensure that you choose Southern Alberta Myeloma Patient Society as your “PREFERRED CHARITY”.

Can’t walk with us? You can help make a difference by donating. Every donation of $20 or more receives a tax receipt.

Why join us?
• Be part of an inspiring, energetic event
• Connect with fellow SAMPS members and supporters
• Help raise critical funds for research
• Make a meaningful impact

⏳ Time is short, and we need your support now more than ever. Sign up, invite friends and family, and help us build momentum!

👉 To join the SAMPS Strollers, please go to https://raceroster.com/events/2026/107196/2026-servus-calgary-marathon/register?team=983249 to set up your RaceRoster Registration and click “join team” on the right-hand page banner. Create your personal fundraising page and provide a link to your donors.

👉 To donate to the SAMPS Strollers, please go to https://raceroster.com/events/2026/107196/2026-servus-calgary-marathon/pledge/team/983249

If you have any issues registering/signing in, please contact us at info@samps.ca.

Let’s make this an unforgettable day—and take strides toward a brighter future together.

03/09/2026

March is Myeloma Action Month

March is Myeloma Action Month, but additionally this year, SAMPS is participating with Myeloma Canada in the International Landmark Lighting Campaign. This is an international event and so has great exposure for Myeloma patients.

SAMPS arranged to have the Calgary Tower lit on Saturday March 7th from dusk to 2 am. The Colors are burgundy and gold - which are representative colors for SAMPS.

As mentioned in the SAMPS Newsletter, Myeloma Canada is doing 2 campaigns for the Myeloma Action Month. We have added the information below as a reminder.

Allan Kovacik
SAMPS Membership Director

Global landmark lightings
As part of the international collaboration with GMAN, landmarks around the world will be lit in red during the month of March. Myeloma organizations in Australia, Canada, South Korea and beyond are participating. Thanks to the incredible volunteers I have been working with over the past few months, we already have approved landmark lightings in nine provinces and one territory, with one more to come.

If a landmark lighting is happening in your area, here are some things you can do:
Take photos of the landmark illuminated in red. If you’re comfortable, take a photo of yourself, your family, or your group with the lit landmark.

Please send your photos to Chantel Wicks at cwicks@myeloma.ca so we can share and celebrate them on social media.

A national social media campaign
Throughout March, Myeloma Canada will be encouraging people across the country to do something creative with the colour RED, take a photo, and share it on social media using the hashtags and . Given Canada’s size and diversity, and Myeloma Canada’s strong grassroots foundation, we want this campaign to reflect voices from communities across our beautiful country.

If you’re interested in taking part in the social media campaign, here are the simple steps:
Wear something RED
Print the “Making Myeloma Matter in [CITY]” sign and fill in the blank:https://myeloma.ca/wp.../uploads/2026/02/MAM-Sign-EN.pdf
Take a photo with your sign
Share your photo on social media using and
Thank you, everyone. We look forward to a meaningful and inspiring Myeloma Action Month together!

-Chantel & Weronika

03/07/2026

Mix and Mingle

We are resuming our social events with the next Mix and Mingle happening on Saturday, March 14, 2026. As indicated in our previous newsletters, we are trying to host an event in the 4 quadrants of the city so everyone has the opportunity to attend one; at least that was my hopes when we started hosting these events a few years ago. Of course, it is also depends on the libraries meeting rooms availability - and this can be challenging! These can only be booked one month in advance and they are in very high demand because the City of Calgary is offering them - free of charge - to any groups, charities, associations who can access a room for a meeting as short as half hour to a block of many hours.

Mark your calendar:

Bowness Library at 6532 Bowness Road NW
March 14th, 2026
From 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Light refreshments will be offered

These low key gatherings are meant for you, your family, friends and volunteers. It is a place where everyone can come together in a very casual setting supporting each other sharing their stories away from doctors and hospitals' visits. Our community is certainly growing with each Mix and Mingle; we are looking forward to seeing you.

Please rsvp on the link provided below.

Deadline to register is Friday March 13th at noon.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44ABA622AAFDC25-62653631-mixand

Tina Butz
Director of Events
Director of Happiness

03/04/2026

March is Myeloma Action Month - This month is an exciting month in Myeloma Circles!

March is Myeloma Action Month, but additionally this year, SAMPS is participating with Myeloma Canada in the International Landmark Lighting Campaign. This is an international event and so has great exposure for Myeloma patients.

SAMPS has arranged to have the Calgary Tower lit on Saturday March 7th from dusk to 2 am. The Colors are burgundy and gold - which are representative colors for SAMPS. In celebration of this, we are inviting folks to meet for a viewing of the downtown area - Calgary Tower in particular. Saturday - March 7th, 2026 at 7 pm. Location - Cresent Heights Lookout - 2nd Street and Crescent Road NW. Everyone is welcome, and the weather promises to be springish. We look forward to visiting then.

As mentioned in the SAMPS Newsletter, Myeloma Canada is doing 2 campaigns for the Myeloma Action Month. We have added the information below as a reminder.

Allan Kovacik
SAMPS Membership Director

Global landmark lightings
As part of the international collaboration with GMAN, landmarks around the world will be lit in red during the month of March. Myeloma organizations in Australia, Canada, South Korea and beyond are participating. Thanks to the incredible volunteers I have been working with over the past few months, we already have approved landmark lightings in nine provinces and one territory, with more to come.

If a landmark lighting is happening in your area, here are some things you can do:

Take photos of the landmark illuminated in red. If you’re comfortable, take a photo of yourself, your family, or your group with the lit landmark.

Please send your photos to Chantel Wicks at cwicks@myeloma.ca so we can share and celebrate them on social media.

A national social media campaign
Throughout March, Myeloma Canada will be encouraging people across the country to do something creative with the colour RED, take a photo, and share it on social media using the hashtags and . Given Canada’s size and diversity, and Myeloma Canada’s strong grassroots foundation, we want this campaign to reflect voices from communities across our beautiful country.

If you’re interested in taking part in the social media campaign, here are the simple steps:

Wear something RED

Print the “Making Myeloma Matter in [CITY]” sign and fill in the blank:https://myeloma.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/MAM-Sign-EN.pdf

Take a photo with your sign

Share your photo on social media using and

Thank you, everyone. We look forward to a meaningful and inspiring Myeloma Action Month together!

-Chantel & Weronika

03/01/2026

Dr. Nizar Bahlis & Dr. Paola Neri

Sharing Their Findings from the 2025 ASH Conference

When: Thursday March 5th, 2026 at 7:00pm MST

Where: Zoom

Only 4 days away!!

Join Dr. Bahlis and Dr. Neri as they share their findings from the 2025 ASH Conference. There will be time for Q & A at the end of the presentation.

Register by scanning the QR code or use the link; you will receive a confirmation email detailing how to join the meeting.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PwcDiAp5RlqCs75pDMM6cg

SESSION IS LIMITED TO 100 PARTICIPANTS, so register TODAY!

01/05/2026

An Evening With Dr. Etienne Mahe - “ The Anatomy of the Cancer Cell”

Thursday January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm MST

Please join us for this SAMPS education session with Dr. Etienne Mahe, he will be speaking about "The Anatomy of the Cancer Cell". This session will be held on Zoom, starting at 7pm MST, please register in advance for this free session, we hope to see you there!

Click below or use the QR code in the photo, to register for this free education session!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AZCj3dwgTqm98uZ_bgxI1A