Our guest on today’s episode is Kelvin Yates, who uses his experiences living with multiple myeloma to advocate for change in his community. He’s a father, husband, son, hobby woodworker, and a survivor — and surviving in ways that continues to make a big impact on me.

Of all the people I’ve met through this podcast, Kelvin was the first person who also heard the word “PARALYSIS” when he found out about his condition and faces the ongoing neuropathy. And for those who face neuropathy or loves someone with neuropathy, I have somethihng special for you. So much so that for the first time in Black Cancer history, I’m putting out a featurette later this week, where Kelvin and I just talk about neuropathy. So stay tuned for that!

On this episode, Kelvin shares more about his diagnosis path and how he found inspiration in his own story to grow in his advocacy. Today is our second and final episode this season that highlights multiple myeloma. Thank you to the Leukemia & Lymphomas Society for making these past two episodes possible and for all the work you do to support individuals and families navigating multiple myeloma. You can learn more at lls.org/myeloma-link.