We are committed to finding a cure for WM.
Carol Joy Patterson – Spirit of Hope
My life so far has been an exciting journey, punctuated by a cascade of medical events. Never a dull moment. You don’t know how you’ll respond to bad news until you are faced with it. I’ve had plenty,… Continue reading
Pay it Forward
PAY IT FORWARD
The WMFC/IWMF was built on the strength of offering support to those living with Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia. One man reached out to another in the hope of finding someone who understood… Continue reading
Stories of Inspiration – Daniela
From Italy – Daniela Calamai: WM, a Family History
Originally published in iwmf.com
I decided to publicize my experience as a person suffering from Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia (WM) because, regardless of the importance of sharing clinical and therapeutic aspects with other… Continue reading
Lucie Martineau’s Journey to Stem Cell Transplant
My story begins in 2011, when I was 55 years old. I had been a professional ballerina, blessed with good health and good eating habits. Even after I had to quit dancing because of lower back problems, I remained active… Continue reading
Stories of Inspiration – Ray
The Choose Hope campaign was announced on the Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation of Canada website in early August this year. The donations made in the month of September were going to research. They were encouraging us to do a fundraiser… Continue reading
Murray Shaw: Cancer is My Hobby
As someone living with an “indolent” cancer (slow to develop, treatable, but so-far incurable) for the last dozen years, I have decided that the best way for me to think of it is as a hobby. It is fascinating, time-consuming and… Continue reading
Stories of Inspiration – Stu Boland
Stu Boland
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
I am a 67 year old WM patient living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. My wife, Nancy, and I lead an active lifestyle, especially since retiring about 5 years ago. We are avid downhill skiers… Continue reading
Stories of Inspiration – Ron Ternoway
Contributing Member – Ron Ternoway
Ron Ternoway has shared his experience with WM in “Trials of a Wally”. We thought we would share with the WMFC community!
Stories of Inspiration Feature – Michael Knowlton
Michael Knowlton has found a new way of embracing life while living with WM. This video is about his journey and story of inspiration.
Member in the news!
WMFC Member was featured in the QEII Time – The Chronicle. The article discusses the support he has received from the QEII Hematology Clinic.
Abstract:
Priceless: Innovation and teamwork make the QEII’s Hematology Clinic a world-class resource for Nova… Continue reading
