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OUR STORY
Turning Loss
Into Legacy
Amplifying Myeloma Voices.
Igniting Change.
Established in Loving memory of Malcom Orlando Ivy, TMOIF was created to transform loss into purpose by advancing awareness, education, earlier detection, and equitable access to care.
Malcom's Story
A Life of Purpose.
A Legacy of Impact.
Malcom Orlando Ivy was a devoted husband, father, friend, and leader whose passion for helping others continues to inspire our work today.
After this diagnosis with Multiple Myeloma, his family witnessed firsthand the challenges surrounding awareness, early detection, and access to care.
Following his passing in 2023, The Malcom Orlando Ivy Foundation was established to ensure that others would have greater access to education, advocacy, and life-saving information.
His vision. His voice. His legacy. Our mission.
THE URGENCY: ADDRESSING THE UNMET NEED
Why It Matters
Multiple Myeloma disproportionately impacts Black communities, yet awareness and early detection remain significant challenges.
Delayed or missed diagnosis can lead to worse outcomes,
#1
blood cancer people of African descent
2.5x
more common in people of African descent than the broader population
1 in 5
newly dignosed patients are of African descent-projected to reach 1 in 4 by 2034
<69
People of African descent are diagnosed at younger ages than the national median of 69
OUR MISSION IN ACTION
How We Create Change
Community Awareness
& Advocacy
We increase awareness of Multiple Myeloma through community outreach, educational events, webinars, and strategic partnerships focused on underserved populations.
Patient & Caregiver Education
We provide trusted educational resources that help patients, caregivers, and families better understand Multiple Myeloma, treatment options, and supportive care.
Wellness & Support Services
We support the whole person through wellness-focused programming, emotional support, survivorship education, and access to community resources.
Digital Outreach & Engagement
We leverage digital platforms, social media, webinars, and online resources to extend our reach and connect communities with life-saving information.
OUR IMPACT
Creating Measurable Impact
350+
One-on-One
Conversations
100+
Healthcare Professionals
Educated
25+
Educational Programs
and Events
50+
Strategic
Partnerships
Countless
Lives
Impacted
350+
Webinar and Event
Participants
3,000+
Educational Resources
Distributed
6,800+
Social Media
Impressions
+30%
Community Engagement
Growth
VOICES FROM OUR COMMUNITY
Today was my first time hearing about Multiple Myeloma, and the session was incredibly informative. I realized I’m experiencing some of the symptoms we
discussed, and now I feel more informed about how to talk to my doctor and which tests to request.
— BWE NEXT CHICAGO ATTENDEE
Be an advocate for yourself. Inform the doctors of your needs, and don’t settle for anything less.
— WEBINAR ATTENDEE
It was extremely informative and educational. I truly learned a lot — thank you for such a wonderfulexperience.
— CLINICIAN ATTENDEE