RUN NY Marathon or Half Marathon for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

RUN NY Marathon or Half Marathon for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
I am starting this blog to let you know that the MMRF has just become an official charity partner of the 2009 ING NYC Marathon. We are thrilled to say that the MMRF will have more than 100 numbers for the NYC Marathon on 11/1 to utlize for fundraising. For those of you who'd rather run a HALF marathon, we'll also have 100 guaranteed entries for the NYC Half Marathon on 8/30.We hope to reach out to people want to fulfill the dream of running a marathon or half marathon and who 'do something' to make a difference. This is such a great way to use your love for running to support the MMRF.

The mission of the MMRF is to urgently and aggressively fund research that will lead to the development of new treatments for multiple myeloma. As the world's number-one funder of multiple myeloma research, the MMRF has raised over $110 million to fund 100 laboratories worldwide. The MMRF is making signifcant breakthroughs that are extending lives.

As a member of the MMRF Marathon team you can know that the money you raise will be spent wisely: Nearly 93% of all funds raised go directly to research and related programs. Come join us for NY, Chicago, Marine Corps or any marahton or half marathon. Check us out: Please visit www.mmrfmarathon.org to learn more! or email me at oneilla@themmrf.org

Hurry! We know that these NY numbers will be snatched up! We want to put them in the hands of people who are connected to multiple myeloma.