Miles for Myeloma Ireland

1_st September 2024 - 30_th September 2024

Nationwide, ireland

As a voluntary organisation we do everything we can to help patients, and their support network, to get a better understanding of their disease, and to ensure all patients get access to the best possible information, support, care, and treatment. Raising awareness about Multiple Myeloma is core to what we do. 

As part of this campaign, we are delighted to be able to share with you details of the inaugural Multiple Myeloma Ireland ‘Miles for Myeloma‘ that will take place from September 1st to September 30th 2024. With an in person celebratory event being held on Sunday the 29th of September.   

The Multiple Myeloma Ireland ‘Miles for Myeloma‘ campaign is a virtual month long event inviting walkers, runners, cyclists and swimmers to take part and clock up 'Miles for Myeloma' from all across Ireland. This inaugural event is accessible to all, patients, family and friends of those with Myeloma and AL Amyloidosis. We look forward to launching this event soon and meeting you all on the 29th September 2024.

Cover the distance in your own time at your own pace.

Throughout the month, why don’t you challenge yourself to get out and about with friends, family or on your own to take on your very own Miles for Myeloma Challenge. It’s simple: 

·       Plan your Miles for Myeloma challenge – walking, running, cycling, swimming or a combination.

·       Register your event using the online form.

·       Set up your iDonate fundraising page to receive a free t-shirt and get started!

·       Don’t forget to share your progress and photos and tag @multiplemyelomaireland.

We can’t wait to hear your ideas. There are lots of ways to take on your challenge, so pick whichever way works best for you.

Go solo

Pick a distance, break it down and get started! Maybe you have been wanting to climb that hill for ages or just increase your fitness this year. Either way, set yourself a target to work towards – whether it’s running a mile a day for the month, completing a 20-mile hike walk in one day or swimming a certain distance in your local pool over the course of the month. For those in a town or city, why not ditch the bus or the car and get active for the month – ask for sponsorship or donate the money you would have spent on petrol or travel fares.

Challenge friends and family

Make a day of it by packing a lunch and heading to the great outdoors together. Take a gentle stroll somewhere scenic or, if you’re feeling energetic, up the ante with a 24-hour three peaks challenge! Why not take on a coast to coast walk, or if you have more time, cycle the distance from Mizen Head to Malin Head.

Inspire your school

Go the extra mile at school by encouraging your classmates to join you on a sponsored mile during gym class or lunchtime. It doesn’t have to be walking either, what about a three-legged mile, skipping a mile or running a mile in fancy dress?

Work together

Get together with your colleagues to start a running club or a walkers’ group. Get your pedometers on and see how far you get over the course of the month. If you’re having a meeting, why not make it a walking one! Getting outside can really get the creative juices flowing. Alternatively, set up a company 5k race in your local park and make things interesting by setting up a friendly competition between teams to see which group can rack up the most miles!