The initial Cueballs for Cancer was formed as a support group for Allan Kovacik in preparation for his stem cell transplant, July 2018. As Allan was going to go bald anyways, a group of three friends shaved their heads in a show of support. Funds were raised in connection to this loss of hair. Read more…
Read MoreFor the SAMPS 2020 Myeloma Challenge, Rick and I decided to challenge ourselves to walk a minimum of 10,000 steps for each of the 7 days of the challenge. We chose this goal as we both like to be active in a variety of ways. Read more…
Read MoreThose who know me well know that I prefer a bike with an engine. However, after bilateral hip replacements and my 2018 diagnosis of Myeloma, a bike with an engine is no longer possible. So… what’s the next best thing? A bicycle! Read more…
Read MoreFor the past 4 years, the SAMPS Walk has always been an annual event for my family. 2014 was a very difficult year for us, not only was I diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma but I also had a crushed vertebrate in my spine from a tumour. My mobility was severely impaired until I received my SCT and was then was able to have back surgery.
Thanks to my wonderful doctors, I was able to walk again and I promised myself I would never take my ability to lead an active life for granted ever again. Read more…
Read MoreWe are happy to report that the SAMPS Myeloma Challenge 2020 was a rousing success. We had 4 team registrants with 33 individual participants. Challenge activities varied from walking, cycling, golf, and hiking to card-making.
Check out more details and some photos of the event. Read More…
Read MoreWe can’t be physically together this year due to COVID-19, so we have a new challenge for you!
Set your own personal challenge to help raise funds and awareness to beat myeloma. Choose something that you can do at your personal stage of myeloma; something unique and based on your own personal journey. Read More…
Read MoreSAMPS will be hosting a virtual AGM on July 7, 2020 in lieu of the meeting previously scheduled for March 12, 2020. All members are encouraged to attend. Read More…
Read MoreTo ensure you have access to the latest updates from Alberta Health Services regarding any modified hospital services or protocols, please visit their novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for People Visiting Residents & Patients page. Full Details…
Read MorePlease take a moment to read the petition request from the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders below. This petition concerns the PMPRB proposed changes, which would come into effect on July 1, 2020. The closing date for signatures is Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Read More…
Read MoreMyeloma Canada is conducting a survey of “people living with myeloma who have used, or would like to use, daratumumab (Darzalex®) administered by a subcutaneous injection – where a needle is inserted just under the skin - rather than by infusion or intravenous.” Read More…
Read MoreSAMPS is dedicated to providing support and information to myeloma patients as they journey through the various stages of treatment. The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has put an incredible stress on many areas of our health care system. Myeloma patients in Southern Alberta are particularly dependent on the Foothills Hospital campus, with the Tom Baker facility acting as the hub of treatment/ongoing care. SAMPS has become aware that the Foothills Hospital has implemented a number of changes to procedure and restrictions. The goal is to reduce community spread of COVID-19, along with protecting patients, staff and visitors alike. Read More…
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