Advocacy

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Kimberly Alexander  dedicates her time and voice to supporting several cancer initiatives and organizations in honor of her husband’s memory.

Currently she serves on the board for the North Texas Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  She is also chaired the 2016 Man and Woman of the Year Campaign where over $430,000 was raised for blood cancer research.

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In addition to those roles, she is part of the  family advisor team for the Football Players Health Study at Harvard University.   She works alongside other player’s family members, former players themselves and scientist to help with finding healthcare solutions for retired football players.

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Below you will find a list of organizations that she supports and views as excellent resources for cancer patients and their families.

International Myeloma Foundation

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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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Multiple Myeloma in the African American Community

Narrated by Kimberly Alexander

2014 Telly Award, Film/Video Bronze in Health and Wellness Category

2014 PM360 Trailblazer, Gold  Winner- Best Multicultural Campaign 

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2014 Association of Oncology Social Work Convention

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With co-panelists Cheryl Boyce, Kathy Gram of Millennium and Suzanne Battaglia of the International Myeloma Foundation at the Association of Oncology Social Work Convention

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ASH – American Society of Hematology

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Co-Hosting the International Journalists Event at American Society of Hematology with Myeloma Canada.

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International Myeloma Foundation Support Group Leader Summit

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With Susie Novis, Robin Tuohy, and Suzanne Battaglia at the International Myeloma Foundation’s Annual Support Group Leader Summit in Dallas.