Donate blood
First the cancer, and then the treatments, destroy a patient’s healthy blood cells and makes them weak and vulnerable to infections. Chad had hundreds of transfusions over the years to keep him going. One blood donation can save up to three lives.
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Register for One Match
Chad was lucky enough to have one anonymous donor donate bone marrow to him - twice. We are forever grateful for the 9 years that man’s generosity gave us with Chad. |
Host an event
Consider hosting an event and donating the proceeds to the Hematology Research Program in memory of Chad. Big or small, an event is a great way to raise awareness about multiple myeloma and some funds to help find a cure.
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Make a donation
OnlineDonations can be made in Chad's memory directly to the VGH/UBC Hospital Foundation’s Hematology Research Program fund. The donation button will take you to Chad’s personal tribute page on the VGH/UBC Hospital Foundation’s website.
By Mail
More information:
If you need more information about how you can support the Hematology Research Program, you can contact:
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Spread the wordThis clever campaign from the United Kingdon explains why it is so important for everyone to share information the symptoms of myeloma, especially with their doctors.
Twenty per cent of myeloma patients die within two months of diagnosis because they were diagnosed too late. Doctors may not recognize the symptoms because they only see a couple of cases in their career and many believe it is a disease only seen in elderly patients.
Download Myeloma UK's diagnosis pathway to share with your doctor. |
