Join the 18th annual Multiple Myeloma March!
This fall, step up with your community and join the fun! This 5 km walk is a family-friendly day of hope and solidarity. People living with myeloma, along with their families, caregivers, friends, and neighbours come together to raise funds for research, improved care, and patient support programs.
If there isn’t a March in your area, we can help you start your own, or you can participate in our virtual option! Contact Michelle Oana at [email protected] with any questions you may have.
Promote your March on social media
The Multiple Myeloma March grows when our community spreads the word. Here are some tools and tips to help you promote your local March.
Ready-to-use images and captions are available below. Feel free to personalize them for your community before posting.
A few things to keep in mind when you share:
- Use the campaign hashtags included with each post to help build visibility across Canada. #WhyIMarch #MyelomaMarch #MyelomaCanada
- Tag Myeloma Canada so we can see your posts and share them with our national audience.
Why I March
I march because [myeloma has touched my family / a friend I love is affected / no one should face this alone]. This year, I’m walking for [name/myself] and for the ~12 Canadians diagnosed every single day. Join me, donate, or just send some love. Every bit counts. Learn more at myelomamarch.ca #WhyIMarch
Join My Team
My team [team name] is marching to fight myeloma and I want YOU on it! No experience needed, just good shoes and a big heart. Sign up here: [link if on fb]. Let’s make some noise for a cure. #MyelomaMarch
Fact Post
Did you know? Approximately 12 Canadians are diagnosed with myeloma every day. That’s why I march: for them, for their families, for a future with better treatments, and one day, a cure. March with me: [link if on fb] #MyelomaCanada
I’m proud to be walking with [team name] at this year’s Multiple Myeloma March to support Myeloma Canada, the only national charity dedicated to Canadians impacted by this disease. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back, whether by joining our team, donating, or simply spreading the word, I’d love your support. [link] #WhyIMarch #MyelomaMarch #MyelomaCanada
If you have a Facebook account, download the banner below and add it to your personal page. Let your network know a March is coming to your community.
Remember, you can always reach out to people the old-fashioned way. Ask colleagues or neighbours to donate to your fundraising efforts or even join your team and march alongside you. Use the offline donation form to organize cash and cheque donations and bring it with you to your March.
Have an idea or a question?
Every community is different, and we know you may have ideas or needs that go beyond what is listed here. Reach out to Leigh Kinch-Pedrosa at [email protected] for help with anything related to promoting your March.