I learned of SAMPS scholarship through a class-wide email that was sent out to my class by the Student Advising and Wellness Office. Immediately, I felt like this was an organization and scholarship that I should apply to because of the personal connection I have had with myeloma in my life. Read more…
Read MoreMy name is Spencer and I am in my final year of medical school at the University of Calgary. I am originally from a small town in Ontario and moved out to Alberta for medical school. Read more…
Read MoreSAMPS will be hosting an informational zoom meeting on December 3, 2020. The speaker will be Dr. Gregory Lucier, presenting on the topic of “Brain Fog”. Kindly please RSVP to Secretary@samps.ca if you intend to join this meeting. Just click the zoom link to join in after 6:30 PM. Meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
See the event for Zoom call details.
Read MoreSAMPS is always looking for folks like you to help with furthering our Myeloma Mission in Southern Alberta.
Our SAMPS Board is continuing to work hard to continue to support our membership. If you would like to lend a hand or even just find out more about SAMPS, feel free to contact Deet Adam – president@samps.ca.
Read MoreOn Thursday, October 29th, we will be hosting an open forum Zoom meeting providing an opportunity for patients and caregivers to reconnect and network.
No registration is required. Just click the zoom link provided to join in after 6:30 PM. Meeting will start at 7:00 PM. More details…
Read MoreWhen the 2020 Challenge was proposed, I knew that I could not walk or do anything physical but I love crafting so I decided to make cards for each of the patients who would be in the chemo rooms with me the week of the Challenge. Read more…
Read MoreToday I completed my challenge of walking 20km — I ended up walking 41.46 km.
My walk was in support of Susan Brick who has been an inspiration to me. My grand-daughter helped me complete today’s walk! Read more…
Read MoreThe 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…
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