Myeloma Action Month 2026

Every March, people around the world come together for Myeloma Action Month to raise awareness, inspire action, and amplify the voices of those impacted by multiple myeloma.

Myeloma Action Month is about the people, families, care partners, health professionals, and communities who refuse to be defined by myeloma.

The New Zealand myeloma community took part in Myeloma Action month in different ways, including sharing information online. 

• Light the World Red – Light the World Red was a global awareness campaign for Myeloma Action Month in March 2026, uniting landmarks worldwide to illuminate the night sky in red—the signature color of multiple myeloma awareness. The campaign culminated on March 26, World Myeloma Day, when landmarks worldwide simultaneously lit up to send a powerful message of hope, raise critical awareness, and honor the courage of those fighting multiple myeloma. By transforming our skylines into beacons of support, we aim to spark conversations, educate communities, and accelerate progress toward better treatments and a cure. In New Zealand over 40 locations took part: