THE HALTON-PEEL MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP SERVING THE WEST GTA REGION
Who are we?
Halton-Peel Myeloma Support Group
The Halton-Peel Myeloma Support Group (HPMSG) is a patient and caregiver led support group. We welcome family, friends and anyone who are interested in learning more about multiple myeloma. We are a non-profit community based organization. Membership is free of charge.
HPMSG was started in September 2013 by Norma Lindner after she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The group currently has over 100 members.
The HPMSG derives inspirational and educational support from Myeloma Canada and we work together annually on a country wide fundraising activity that provides money for research into new treatments.
Myeloma Canada
Over the years, Myeloma Canada has evolved into an innovative, internationally-respected organization focusing on a grassroots, patient-driven approach to achieve goals. Working with support groups across the country, Myeloma Canada has helped create a sense of "oneness" and common purpose, helping patients and their families learn about the disease while raising awareness in the community.
Our Meetings
Our meetings are currently held monthly on Saturday mornings.
In January, February and March, our meetings are held virtually on the Zoom App from 10:00am-11:30am. For the remainder of the year, they are held both in-person and on the Zoom App from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
There is no meeting in August.
The Zoom ID will be forwarded via email, a few days prior to each meeting, to those members who have provided an email address.
Meetings are designed to
- allow myeloma patients and caregivers to Support and learn from each other in a comfortable, private setting. Networking will be the sole focus for some meetings.
- provide Education by including expert speakers that will give us deeper insights into myeloma related topics.
Outside of the meetings, there are opportunities for members to get involved with Advocacy for research designed to find new treatment options and for building community awareness of the disease.
Refer to UPCOMING MEETINGS for dates/subjects.
Questions? Email us at myelomahaltonpeeljules@gmail.com
Additional Information
You may find these short videos helpful:
Myeloma 101 - Understanding Myeloma for Informed Decisions, presented by Dr. Donna Reece, Chief Medical Officer of CMRG and Susan Rowland, Nurse Practitioner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCMV80V7Dlo&t=6s
Career Resilience with Jann Danyluk present video with Lisa Bowden - Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis and Uplifting Discussion
Where are the In-Person Meetings Held?
Wellspring Birmingham Gilgan House (Halton-Peel)
Parking is Free.
2545 Sixth Line, Oakville, Ontario L6H 7V9, Canada
Wellspring: 905-257-1988
What do we offer our members ?
SUPPORT
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Nine scheduled meetings that provide the opportunity for sharing experiences, peer to peer support and time to socialize.
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Special presentations from myeloma and healthcare specialists. Interactive workshops and free pamphlets for many relevant topics.
ADVOCACY
EDUCATION
ADVOCACY
Opportunities to bring awareness to myeloma through outreach and fundraising activities, and to advocate for patient issues including new treatments and research.
Contact Us
Halton-Peel Myeloma Support Group
Email: myelomahaltonpeeljules@gmail.com
(519) 731-3447 Monday-Friday 9:00am to 5:00 pm