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Help Jessica raise money

For participating in Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Virtual Race 2020

My Story…

Dear family and friends, I will be participating in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Virtual 5K Walk/Run this October to raise money for the Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia (WM) Foundation of Canada. WM is a rare, slow-growing type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that can be managed as a chronic disease for a number of years. However, it is not yet curable. WM does not receive support from the Canadian Cancer Society or other agencies. Therefore, it is through the generosity of the WM Foundation members, their family, and friends that we can raise awareness and hope for those living with this rare cancer. This cause has become very close to my heart this year as someone I love has been diagnosed with WM. It has been incredibly difficult to navigate treatment and support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. I would greatly appreciate your help in raising money to support research that can improve the current treatment options and hopefully, find a cure.

Description

Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia is a rare type of lymphoma.  WM is a slow growing cancer that can be managed as a chronic disease for a number of years.  However, it is not yet curable. Orphan diseases such as Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia do not receive support from the Canadian Cancer Society or other agencies and therefore it's through the generosity of our members, their family and friends that we can raise awareness and hope for those living with this rare cancer.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Aug 18 Anonymous $125.00