Accelerating Cures- The MMRF
The MMRF Annual Gala was held in Old Greenwich, CT on November 8 to benefit the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. I could not contain my excitement as my husband and I drove from NJ to CT surrounded by vibrant colors on a beautiful fall afternoon. This was the first time I was attending the MMRF Gala. I was excited to be meeting in person many of my virtual friends. I was excited to be in the company of Tom Brokaw, Brian Williams and Wynton Marsalis. I even was excited that there wasn’t a major delay crossing the George Washington Bridge. What more could a girl ask for? The evening began with cocktail hour in an elegant room filled with fanciful items which were generously donated for the silent auction. There was something there for everyone. Entertainment packages, family get-aways , jewelry, wine and autographed guitars. I personally would have liked to win the VIP Rockefeller Center Tree lighting package, but I was outbid. No problem, that means more re