About 38mate

In May 2021, as part of Myeloma Awareness Month, we launched the 38mate Awareness Initiative. It was designed to raise awareness about myeloma and show support and solidarity for those living with myeloma. Even now, the 38mate message is still being heard across the country and the globe, reaching nearly 100,000 people to date. From this, 3.8 with a mate, our first national fundraising awareness walk was born.

In 2024 is it estimated that 50 Australians will be diagnosed with myeloma which means now more than ever we need to raise awareness and funds to increase research and support for the 22,000 Australians currently living with myeloma.

In 2024 Myeloma Australia ambassador and much loved national icon, Sandy Roberts made myeloma his Greatest Call. To complement this, we have renamed 3.8 With a Mate to My Greatest Walk.

Click here to learn more about My Greatest Walk, Myeloma Australia’s very first National Fundraising and Awareness Walk.

What you need to know

Simply visit our My Greatest Walk page to learn more about ‘The Greatest Walk’ or register here.

How you can support a My Greatest Walk

We are asking you to help us raise much-needed funds that will allow us to continue to offer specialist nursing services to our 38mates and the greater myeloma community.

You can show your support by registering for My Greatest Walk today, then encourage your friends and family to sponsor your efforts by starting your very own JustGiving page.

You can learn more here:

Start your own fundraising page here www.justgiving.com/myelomaaustralia

Or you can contact Robert O’Brien from our fundraising team directly at fundraising@myeloma.org.au

Robert O’Brien
M: 0401 043 904
E: robert.obrien@myeloma.org.au

How can you get involved in 38mate?

VIEW AND SHARE THE 38MATE VIDEOS
GET YOURSELF AND A MATE A 38MATE CAP

38mate stories

38 people per week – hear their stories, share their stories

38 people being diagnosed with myeloma per week is not just a number. It is 38 lives and families. Throughout May, we’re releasing a series of short videos that tell the stories of people who are living with myeloma, caring for a loved one with myeloma, or who have lost a loved one to myeloma. The videos will be shared via our social media platforms, so be sure to follow along. Help us by sharing the videos to your own networks.

Here are some of our courageous 38mates who have chosen to share their stories to help raise awareness about myeloma.

Click here to purchase your 38mate cap

38mate caps

Get yourself and a mate a 38mate cap

Available for purchase for (you guessed it!) $38 for two from our web shop, including postage. The caps are designed to be conversation starters, both in the real world and the digital world. Wear yours around the community, and post a selfie of you in your cap to your socials, tagging @Myeloma Australia and using #38mate.

GET YOURSELF AND A MATE A 38MATE CAP

Upload to your social media platforms

Once your 38mate cap has arrived, we’d love for you to take a selfie of yourself wearing it, and upload it to your social media platforms. Don’t forget to tag @Myeloma Australia and use #38mate. We’re on Facebook, Insta and LinkedIn

If you’re not on social media, you’re welcome to email us your photo to 38mate@myeloma.org.au and we will upload it to the 38mate gallery.

Suggested social media posts

If you’re struggling for words, here are some suggested social media posts.

If you’re supporting the campaign:

“I’m throwing my weight behind #38mate. 38 Aussies are diagnosed with myeloma each week, and yet chances are, you’ve never heard of it. Myeloma (not to be confused with melanoma) is a currently incurable type of blood cancer. May is national myeloma month, and @Myeloma Australia are on a mission to raise awareness about this condition. Here’s me in my 38mate cap. Get yours now at this link and help us raise awareness and show support and solidarity to those living with myeloma.

 #38mate #myeloma #myelomaaustralia

If you’re living with myeloma:

“38 Aussies are diagnosed with myeloma each week, and yet chances are, you’ve never heard of it. In (insert month, year) I was one of the 38. Myeloma (not to be confused with melanoma) is a currently incurable type of blood cancer. May is national myeloma month, and @Myeloma Australia are on a mission to raise awareness about this condition. Here’s me in my 38mate cap. Get yours now at this link and help us raise awareness and show support and solidarity to those living with myeloma.

 #38mate #myeloma

38mate gallery

Here are some of our incredible 38mate supporters.

If you haven’t yet purchased your 38mate cap, you can do so here.

You’re welcome to email us a photo of you in your 38mate cap to 38mate@myeloma.org.au and we will upload it to the gallery.

Thank you for helping us to raise awareness about myeloma and show support and solidarity for those living with myeloma.

#JoyfulMoments

#JoyfulMoments

Myeloma Australia is launching a new campaign called #JoyfulMoments.

This is all about celebrating what makes you, YOU.

During Myeloma Awareness Month in May, we want to hear all the hobbies and interests our community has!

Just complete the sentence “I’m a 38mate and I love  …” or

“I care for a 38mate and I love …” and send a photo or a video of you doing the thing that makes you feel joyful.

Simply email 38mate@myeloma.org.au with your photos or videos before the end of May.

We’ll then share your photos and videos – as part of our focus on wellbeing and possibility and to celebrate you!

Watch Hayley Beer talking about our new campaign. Thank you!

Follow our social media platforms to see and share the latest 38mate updates throughout May