Mississauga March-Making Myeloma Matter

05/14/2022

05/18/2021

It is with great sadness that we
announce the passing of my Dad, Lurren Spencer at the age of 87.
He was living with Multiple Myeloma Cancer since 2009, and after a courageous fight, he passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, May 13th, 2021.

The Mississauga Myeloma March was headed by myself in 2012, after attending my first event in Windsor. I wanted to do my part in supporting my Dad on his Myeloma journey.

I can not express enough how grateful I am to all those that helped over the years to make the Mississauga Myeloma March a success. All of our volunteers, sponsors and participants and lastly, Myeloma Canada; We couldn't have done it without you.

Lurren is survived by his amazing wife and rock of 60 years Neslyn Spencer. He was the father of 10 children, 1 predeceased and had many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends who loved him dearly.


" WHAT CAN I SAY!? SERIOUS TING BABY™" - LURREN SPENCER

03/23/2019

While my Dad is still battling since 2009, there were a few years that he had been dealing with a lot of pain and other complications...

Multiple myelomas may not cause any symptoms in the early stages but eventually leads to a wide range of problems. It's often diagnosed after a routine blood test or, sometimes, a urine test. See a

03/01/2019

03/01/2019

31 Days of Multiple Myeloma Facts ~ March 2019 ~ Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month

PLEASE SHARE TO MAKE and KEEP OTHERS AWARE.

Join 31 Days of Facts

Day 1
Multiple Myeloma Remains Underrecognized
More Awareness is Needed

is the second MOST common BLOOD CANCER in the WORLD, YET continued LACK of awareness of this cancer remains. This often leads to a delay in diagnosis. The general public often confuses the pronunciation of myeloma with "melanoma" which is skin cancer.

When did YOU first hear about Multiple ? Most patients and family members had never heard of Myeloma until they or their loved one was diagnosed. Please tell us how you first learned about myeloma, just leave a comment below.

March is Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month

11/09/2018

Multiple Myeloma Advocate Turns Devastating Diagnosis into Opportunity to Make a Difference: Aldo Del Col Awarded Governor General’s Meritorious Service Medal

Read full article: https://conta.cc/2QdnWPi

04/24/2018

Cancer is expected to impact one in two Ontario residents, and care in Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Milton, and surrounding areas is becoming more streamlined thanks to the Mississauga Halton Central West Regional Cancer Program (MHCW RCP).“It’s a complicated system to navigate,” said Lesl...

03/26/2018

is a life long sentence. Some days are easier to live with it than others.

Much hope lies in ongoing research, but the sobering fact remains. remains an incurable blood cancer of the immune fighting plasma cells.

Raising awareness is a key first step. Please take this step today, you can start by simply sharing our post. It will help educate those who have never heard of it.

Did you know?

~ Multiple Myeloma is the second MOST common Hematologic Malignancy (BLOOD CANCER) in the WORLD, YET continues to be under recognized due to the continued LACK of awareness of this unrelenting and relapsing cancer. This often leads to a delay in diagnosis. The general public often confuses the pronunciation of with "melanoma" which is skin cancer.

~ Multiple Myeloma Begins in the Bone Marrow, Where Blood Cells are Made.

Bone marrow is the soft blood-forming tissue that fills the cavities of bones and contains fat and immature and mature blood cells, including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Diseases, such as Myeloma, or drugs that impact the bone marrow can negatively affect the total counts of these cells. Please read more here > > > http://www.cancerresearch.org/cancer-immunotherapy/impacting-all-cancers/multiple-myeloma

~ MultipleMyeloma is the blood cancer which keeps right on taking as it REMAINS INCURABLE for the majority.

How true is this statement? How many have we lost just this year alone? Some young, some not so young, some well known celebrities, some patients only known to their family and friends...this blood cancer does not discriminate, nor is it yet curable for more than just a small percentage.

~ Are the researchers making strides and committed? you bet they are, but it still is not enough, not in time for those who we have already lost. The facts remain sobering.

So please do your part fellow community patients and members, please share information about our cancer with others. Awareness is the first step to building a bridge to raise funds for critical research.

Please share to make and keep others aware.
and continue to

03/14/2018

March is MYELOMA AWARENESS MONTH! When I was first diagnosed, my family and I had never heard those words. We all must raise awareness to help find a CURE!

03/10/2018

Patients and caregivers are taking action to raise awareness for Myeloma Awareness Month across the country. Jackey’s powerful letter to the editor was published this week in the Winnipeg Free Press. Thank you, Jackey, for doing your part to make myeloma matter.

03/07/2018

03/05/2018

Did you know that multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer in the world?

By sharing our posts and raising awareness, you too are a .

03/04/2018

March is Myeloma awareness Month Lets do something positive to get a quicker diagnosis & subsequent treatment . Need public awareness and better funding to achieve this
I am starting now ,when will you ?

03/01/2018

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02/15/2018

Just another day at the office...

What Can I Say!?!

I've had a few messages asking how dad's journey is going with this war against multiple myeloma.
Happy to report that his monthly appointment with the oncologist went well, all numbers are still at the all Time Low, still on his daily maintenance treatment of revlimed and everything is looking good.

We are looking forward to getting the ball rolling with our annual multiple myeloma March happening in September at the Meadowvale Community Center.

Keep up the good flight my fellow warriors...remember
Never give up never give in!

02/12/2018

Such a touching memorial service this morning.
I can not thank you enough for all the help you've given me with my myeloma march over the years. I am grateful your determination to bring more awareness to this cancer and that you are no longer in pain. You were your own ralley against this cancer! Your legacy and mission to Make Myeloma Matter shall continue to live on..
RIP Mr .Wigel

02/03/2018

01/27/2018

Dont let it define you....