Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor
Norwalk, CT  06951

Alicia O’Neill
GreatRaces@themmrf.org
203.858.9348

www.themmrf.org

Join the MMRF PowerTeam and support the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF), recognized as one of the most significant innovators in cancer research. Founder Kathy Giusti was just named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World, recognition for her leadership and the MMRF's transformational way of developing and conducting medical research and drug development.

The work of the MMRF is dramatically improving the outlook for patients with multiple myeloma.  Since its inception 14 years ago, the life span of a myeloma patient has more than doubled.  The treatments being developed with funds from the MMRF are now being explored as treatment for 30 other cancers. The MMRF directs an exemplary 90% of funds raised to research and related programming, consistently earning the foundation ranking in the top 1% of all charities by  the nation's leading charity evaluators, like Charity Navigator.

B.A.A. Moment 8

1996 - Centennial Boston Marathon

The historic centennial Boston Marathon in 1996 was monumental for many reasons. It was the not only the first time that the ChampionChip timing and scoring device was used in a major US Marathon, but it was the largest running event ever held at the time. 

The starting field of 38,708 stood for more than seven years as the largest in the history of the sport. Included among the finishers were 16 Boston champions.