Myeloma Australia is the only Australian charity focused on the advocacy and support of the more than 3,000 Australians diagnosed with myeloma each year. Our myeloma nurses, deployed across Australia, support patients throughout their diagnosis and treatment program via our Telephone Support Line, support groups, educational seminars and resources.

3.8 with a mate (3.8) is our way of further supporting the approximately 38mates who are diagnosed with myeloma each week in Australia. The 3.8 is a community event designed to raise funds and awareness for Myeloma Australia. It can be a 3.8km walk or a variation of this it is a simple, achievable and community building event. We understand and appreciate that NOT everyone wants to, or is able to, run a 10km or half marathon we are keen for the 3.8 to be as inclusive as possible.

Myeloma Australia is committed to community. We are looking for individuals and families those affected by myeloma and their networks to come together for a 3.8 event and to walk together in solidarity; to raise both awareness about myeloma and vital funds for Myeloma Australia.

The 3.8 is the next chapter of the 38mate story. The 3.8 continues the theme of raising awareness about myeloma and introduces the broader public to the important work of Myeloma Australia within the community. Alongside awareness raising The 3.8 is designed to be a fundraising campaign.