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The Melanoma Research Foundation to host the San Francisco Miles for Melanoma 5K
San Francisco, CA (October 29, 2024) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the next event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K program, bringing together local melanoma patients, supporters, care partners and thrivers. This year we will be hosting our annual San Francisco event on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at the San Francisco Zoo at 7:00 AM PT. All in-person and registered participants will have all day access to enjoy and explore the zoo following the event.
The 5K walk/run will bring together the San Francisco melanoma community with a goal of raising $55,000 in support of critical melanoma research.
In addition to raising essential funds to support melanoma research, this event helps elevate public awareness around early detection and prevention of cutaneous melanoma and educate about rare melanoma subtypes. The Miles for Melanoma program also highlights the importance of sun safety and scheduling annual dermatological skin checks.
The MRF team is thrilled to welcome a wide range of local presenting and national sponsors to the San Francisco event this November. Our Local Sponsors include Ideaya Biosciences and Replimune. Our 2024 National Sponsor and Prevention Partner is Neutrogena.
All in-person and registered participants will receive our 2024 Miles for Melanoma UPF50+ Cabana Life shirt. To register for this year’s event, click here. Regular rate registration will close on Thursday, November 7th at 11:59 pm PT.
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About the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF)
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma. Committed to the support of medical research to develop effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma, the MRF also educates patients and physicians about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous melanoma and the melanoma rare subtypes. The MRF is a dedicated advocate for the melanoma community, helping to raise awareness of this disease and the need for a cure.
The MRF’s website is the premier source for melanoma information seekers. More information is available at www.melanoma.org. Find the MRF on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.
Media Contact
Nicole Nishanian
Miles for Melanoma Development Officer