Miles for Myeloma began when a group of Dr. Abonour’s patients decided they wanted to organize a run/walk event to raise funds for multiple myeloma awareness. Rather than have his patients plan a standard participatory event, Dr. Abonour offered to cover the miles – and states throughout the Midwest – himself. He reasoned that as his patients travel from all over, he should make an effort to go to them. Since 2005, Miles for Myeloma has raised more than $6.7 million for multiple myeloma research and enhanced patient care.
