Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer, and there is currently no cure. Started by a multiple myeloma survivor and family who weren’t satisfied with this, Defeat Multiple Myeloma (formerly MoveMMore Seattle) was created to change this statistic.

Our mission: Defeat Multiple Myeloma’s mission is to raise awareness of multiple myeloma while supporting research that seeks to discover new treatments, improve the quality of life for multiple myeloma patients, and ultimately find a cure for this devastating form of cancer.

100% of all funds raised — including your registration cost — will directly support multiple myeloma cancer research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center thanks to our event sponsors.

Why Fred Hutch?

We want our donors and volunteers to know with perfect confidence that their donations and time will be going to directly support multiple myeloma research. The work being done at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is on the cutting edge, moving fast, and providing great results. They have made it clear to us: our support helps them get new treatment options to patients faster!

What is immunotherapy?

Immunotherapy is an innovative treatment approach that empowers the human immune system to overcome cancer and other debilitating diseases.

The immune system — a complex conglomerate that includes disease-fighting cells and proteins — is well-known for its remarkable ability to locate, recognize and attack invaders like the common cold. However, the immune system is not always able to eliminate cancer cells when they form. And once malignant tumors like multiple myeloma develop, they can use a variety of evasion tactics to outwit the immune system.

Thanks to continually evolving research, scientists at Fred Hutch have discovered new ways to tap into the immune system's inherent disease-fighting power and give it the upper hand against cancer.