The IWMF is an organization established and run by volunteers.  While the office in Sarasota, Florida, is run by an office manager with a small staff, the Officers and Trustees, committee chairpersons, and support group leaders are all volunteers. The annual Educational Forum, other meetings and educational opportunities, advocacy, fundraising, and many other activities are handled by volunteers. And it takes a tremendous amount of effort on their part to make us as successful as we are!

Because we are a small, wide-spread organization there is no common meeting place for volunteers to gather and help. Most of our publications and mailing activities are automated. The volunteers we need are those with specific skills and experience.

Listed below are some of the areas where we very much need volunteers to help.

• Fundraising, especially in development of pharmaceutical and corporate programs
• Any other kind of fundraising campaign, from hike-a-thons to charity events
• Publication, especially writing and editing of technical documents
• Translation of IWMF documents into other languages
• Development of new support groups in areas where we are not yet represented
• Political advocacy support, if you know your way around Capitol Hill
• Internet communication and website development
• Lifeline telephone contact persons
• Assistance with the annual Educational Forum
• Service on committees
• Publicity and media relations

Committee assignments are continually changing, but current chairpersons are:

Corporate and Organizational Relations:
Judith May, President,

Scientific Medical Research:
Tom Myers, VP Research,

Educational Forum:
Judith May, President,

Website Manager & IWMF-Talk Manager:
Peter DeNardis, Trustee,

Support Group Development:
Cindy Furst, Trustee ,

Fundraising:
Carl Harrington, Trustee,

Torch Newsletter:
Alice Riginos, Editor, 

Publications

Sue Herms, Trustee,

Administration and Finances:
Vacant

Government Liaison:
Judith May, President,

Volunteer Activities:
Sara McKinnie, Office Manager,

International Affairs:
Guy Sherwood, Trustee,

Outreach and Membership:
Sara McKinnie, Office Manager,

WMF Canada
Arlene Hinchcliffe,

We need your help. If there are areas listed above where you can be of assistance, please contact the relevant committee chairperson. If you have expertise, interest, and experience in other areas not listed above that can help the IWMF, please contact the office at and you will be directed to the appropriate person.

Remember, the IWMF can only remain strong and viable through the continued involvement, commitment, and generosity of patients, caregivers, and friends such as yourself.