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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.
Malcom's Journey
From Diagnosis
to Legacy
A journey of faith, strength, and purpose. Through every challenge. Malcom remained committed to inspiring others.
2018
2018
Early Warning Signs
Routine testing revealed
blood abnormalities, but the
underlying cause remained
undetected.
2019
Seeking Answers
Despite ongoing symptoms,
Multiple Myeloma remained
unidentified, delaying
critical treatment.
2020
2021
June 2020
Life-Changing Diagnosis
Malcom was diagnosed with
Stage III Multiple Myeloma after
severe fatigue, anemia, and
elevated calcium levels led to
further testing.
November 2020
Stem Cell Transplant
Underwent Autologous Stem Cell
Transplant as part of an aggressive
treatment strategy.
January 2021
Advanced Immunotherapy
Participated in innovative clinical
trail therapies to fight disease
progression.
2022
2023
June 2022
CAR-T Therapy
Received one of the newest
FDA-approved CAR-T treatments,
providing renewed hope.
July 2023
Biospecific T-Cell Therapy
Continued treatment through
clinical trials where inspiring others
through faith and resilience.
2023
A Legacy Begins
Following Malcom's passing,
The Malcom Orlando Ivy Foundation
was established to expand awareness,
education, and equitable access to care.