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Arizona Myeloma Network (AzMN) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of multiple myeloma patients, their families, and caregivers. Through education, advocacy, and support programs, we empower patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to improve lives and increase awareness about this rare form of cancer.
AzMN was founded in June 2004 by Barbara B. Kavanagh. Our mission is to promote awareness, education and advocacy for improved treatment and quality of life, for multiple myeloma patients, their families and caregivers. Our members are patients, families, health care professionals, volunteers and others concerned about myeloma. AzMN is a nonprofit charity (501)(c)(3) organization that conducts outreach Events and Educational programs for Arizona Myeloma cancer patients, their families and caregivers, with special consideration for the under served: African American, Asian /Pacific, Hispanic American and Native American.
“I founded the Arizona Myeloma Network to provide hope and support to those facing myeloma, ensuring no one walks this journey alone.”
- Barbara Kavanagh
Our new program has launched for only
$35 per year.
Please visit cancercaregiversofamerica.com to sign up or to find more information.
“HealthScope is a new diagnostic service in Arizona that brings the lab to you: they send a professional phlebotomist to your home for a convenient blood draw, so you can get your labs done without leaving the house. Through a wonderful partnership with Arizona Myeloma Network, AzMN© & Cancer Caregivers AZ, HealthScope is making their services free for cancer patients and their families. You can read their 5-star reviews here, or call 602-962-1714 to schedule an appointment.”
Dear Friends of AzMN:
On May 22nd, Shakira had a major Stroke with no warnings, and she was rushed to the nearest Hospital on the reservation, which is on the borderline of NM. Shakira is a childhood Leukemia survivor who Jack and I met at our Navajo Cancer Conference on the reservation in 2010, when Shakira was 10 years old. I was able to get her into Phoenix Children’s Hospital which saved her life. We don’t know how long Shakira will be in the hospital or if she will recover. She is responding slowly but it will take a lot of care.
I have donated my personal funds to help her and am inviting others to help using Zelle®. Every dollar helps. The donated funds will be used to pay expenses for her mother to rent a room and Shakira’s husband to use for the family since they live far away from the hospital and drive long distances. The funds will also be used for food and the fee for Traditional Healing Ceremonies, which are very important. Shakira has two boys, Leam (age 6) and Kordell (age 2), who both have Birthday’s next week.
Zelle info: Marcella Begay 928-208-0515
Thank you for your support.
JOHN WAYNE RIDES AGAIN!
Arizona Myeloma Network and John Wayne Cancer Foundation partnering
For the 6th annual Navajo Cancer Awareness and Advocacy
Conference on the Navajo Nation
A primary objective of the Arizona Myeloma Network in 2024 and 2025 is to provide much needed support for the cancer patients and caregivers in our underserved communities, with an emphasis on Arizona’s Indigenous populations.
A mission of Jack Kavanagh was to make the Cancer Caregivers Education Program available to our Indigenous Communities. In honor of his legacy, a 33-year cancer survivor and his enduring commitment to our cancer care community.
We APPEAL to you for your support to make his DREAM a Reality
All funds will be dedicated to providing the much-needed support in Arizona’s Indigenous Communities. You can support this effort by PURCHASING A SPONSORSHIP, DONATE or HONORING A PATIENT AND CAREGIVER on CANCER CARE HONOR WALL at:
This guide shares Barbara’s blogs that were published by AARP Colorado from June 2018 to January 2020. These blogs describe actual patient stories and shares tips for caregivers. Also included are a variety of resources for the cancer caregiver.
It is our desire that the items shared within this guide will assist caregivers in discovering strengths within themselves they may not have known they possess, so that they can better meet their caregiving challenges.
We are giving away this guide in PDF format,
donations are welcomed.
