About Wally

After celebrating his 40th wedding anniversary in Hawaii, Wally thought life was grand. However, when his mother-in-law asked him, "What's wrong with Ninfa?" he realized things were about to change. Ninfa began having health problems that landed her in the hospital. After Ninfa's first hospital stay, Wally began his journey as a caregiver; the doctor told him to monitor Ninfa closely. And when she collapsed on the sidewalk, Wally knew something was seriously wrong and brought her back to the hospital. After undergoing additional testing, Ninfa was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.

  • Lives in Arizona
  • Born in 1948
  • Married for over 41 years
  • Enjoys golf, baseball, and photography
  • Caregiver to Millennium Multiple Myeloma Ambassador Ninfa

Although Wally was frightened by his wife's diagnosis, he was determined to stand by her and help her fight her multiple myeloma. Together, they evaluated all of Ninfa's treatment options, and throughout the treatment, he used notebooks to keep track of all the medications that filled their kitchen cabinet. He also created journals for his wife to read later.

Today, Ninfa is doing well with Wally as her caregiver and best friend. As a Millennium Multiple Myeloma Ambassador, he hopes to encourage people living with multiple myeloma and their loved ones as they face cancer together.

AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

The Millennium Multiple Myeloma Ambassadors are a network of motivated, inspirational people – both patients and caregivers – living with multiple myeloma. By sharing their personal stories, our Ambassadors strive to:

  • Motivate others to take a more proactive approach to treatment
  • Inspire others by sharing their experiences and how they've overcome challenges
  • Build awareness and further education about multiple myeloma
 

VIEW MORE STORIES

Jerry
Multiple Myeloma Patient

"Knowledge is power. Help others, help educate."

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Kandee
Multiple Myeloma Patient

"You have to hang in there. You must fight and self-educate."

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The Millennium Patient Advisory Board is a group of patients and caregivers who serve as a sounding board for Millennium patient and caregiver initiatives, such as the development of MyMultipleMyeloma.com, "Take Your Best Shot," and other educational programs.

Their first-hand experience with the disease helps to ensure that materials developed by Millennium are of the utmost value and relevance to patients and caregivers living with multiple myeloma.