The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) was honored to have General Colin L. Powell (Ret.) as the keynote speaker at the annual MMRF Chicago Awards Dinner fundraiser at the Four Seasons Chicago on October 17, 2019.
| CHICAGO, Oct. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) was honored to have General Colin L. Powell (Ret.) as the keynote speaker at the annual MMRF Chicago Awards Dinner fundraiser at the Four Seasons Chicago on October 17, 2019. General Colin L. Powell (Ret.) delivered inspirational remarks on the importance of leadership and family, as well as having a trusted healthcare team. He also discussed the power of optimism as a force multiplier and the significance of having a strong mission and plan as a guiding force. Additionally, Bonnie Hunt, the Actress, Director, Producer, Writer, and longtime MMRF supporter and Honorary Board Member who was once an oncology nurse hosted the event for the 15th year. The sold-out event raised over $800,000. General Colin Powell said, “I am honored to be recognized by the MMRF and am inspired by their extraordinary progress in driving research forward and developing new treatments for such an uncommon and incurable disease. Their innovative research model can not only be used to treat multiple myeloma, but can be applied to other diseases, which will help to accelerate similar progress and save more lives.” “We are inspired by General Powell’s exemplary leadership and service to our country and moved by his support. We thank him for believing in our work, and for bringing attention to the importance of delivering more precise treatments and striving toward a cure for all multiple myeloma patients,” shared Kathy Giusti, Founder and Chief Mission Officer of the MMRF. At the event, the MMRF also honored long-time MMRF supporters John Blackburn and Connie Lindsey with the Spirit of Hope Award. This award is presented annually to a patient, caregiver, or family who inspires hope through their resilience, perseverance and dedication to the MMRF and its mission. Sage Steele, the anchor of ESPN’s Sports Center, whose father has multiple myeloma, was a special guest at the event. The MMRF Chicago Awards Dinner is a premier Chicago event attended by over 450 supporters including patients, family members, healthcare leaders and business executives. For more information, please visit www.themmrf.org/chicagodinner. About Multiple Myeloma About the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) Media Contact
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