The Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF) is in the search for a Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia (WM) cure. Our five-year Accelerate-the-Cure campaign seeks $31 million for Global Research and Education & Support to improve patient outcomes.
At the recent global Research Forum, 700 researchers converged their focus on five research priorities for realizing our vision—a world without Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia. As researchers further unpack mysteries of this disease, they build upon a IWMF track record that is extraordinary in the rare disease field.
Accelerate the Cure raises money from the WM community for three Research Opportunity Funds . A Scientific Advisory Committee with global stature selects proposals for IWMF consideration each spring. Research results are reported in the quarterly Torch magazine.
IWMF asks for 100% participation in our disease-fight, from those with WM and all those who love them. It’s up to us to find a cure. Government does not fund rare-disease research.
The recent words of Dr. Steven Treon, Dana-Farber Institute, inspire us to increase funding and quicken the pace of innovation. A cure is in sight.
To ensure that no one with WM is ever alone, IWMF offers an incredibly broad and deep set of support for patients and caregivers. These services complement the global search for a cure and help individuals with a WM diagnosis to develop a sense of community, learn about the disease, and receive support until the cure arrives.
Each dollar counts. We are in this disease-fight together. IWMF has a Charity Navigator 4-star rating and a perfect 100% score on accountability and transparency.
An investment in IWMF moves us closer to a cure.
Invest directly in Accelerate the Cure here. Or, consider multiple Ways to Give time and money to IWMF.
Join our community. Stay abreast of research progress, clinical trial opportunities, WM education and support events through our Torch magazine and electronic newsletters.
RESEARCHERS SAY…
“The generous past support of the IWMF has set the stage for an acceleration of research towards a cure.”
— Dr. Stephen M. Ansell, Mayo Clinic
“At the end of the day, do I believe there is a cure in sight for WM? Absolutely.”
— Dr. Steven P. Treon, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
HIS DREAMS AND YOURS COULD COME TRUE
“I dream of a world without WM for my children and grandkids and yours.”
“When Mom had WM in the 1970s, there were no treatments. WM made her life difficult, and it was agonizing for our family. In just a few years, she was gone. I’ve lived with WM for 13 years, and I’m grateful for the treatments that have made this possible. Thanks to IWMF funded research, my life with WM is much easier than my mom’s. But I want more. I want a cure.“ — Paul Kitchen