Advocacy

Share Your Voice and Transform Melanoma Care Today.

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Our Mission

The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is dedicated to working with policymakers at the federal, state and local level on issues related to melanoma prevention, access to care, research funding, and awareness of this disease and our community.

Together We Can.

The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) Advocacy Program is a platform for those affected by melanoma to share their voice and transform melanoma care.

Advocate for the Melanoma Community

Whether you are a patient, caregiver, survivor, healthcare professional or partner, YOU play a critical role in the advancement of better outcomes for the 1.4 million Americans living with melanoma and their loved ones.

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Our Impact.

Because of our advocates, we’ve increased federal funding for melanoma prevention efforts and groundbreaking research, protected critical access to telehealth, advocated for expanded access to clinical trials and life-saving skin cancer screenings and so much more.

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Advocacy Over the Years

CURRENTLY THERE ARE 1.4 MILLION AMERICANS LIVING WITH MELANOMA. WITH THE HELP OF OUR ADVOCATES, THE MRF HAS:

Secured millions in dedicated research funding for melanoma from the federal Defense budget
Participated in multiple listening sessions with the FDA on issues such as ocular melanoma, indoor tanning beds and sunscreen filter approval
Successfully advocated for No Copay legislation for skin cancer screenings in Florida and Illinois
Increased access to sunscreen in schools
Successfully advocated for state bans on indoor tanning beds for minors

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Advocacy Priorities

While the MRF’s policy and advocacy efforts are primarily focused around our priority issues below, the MRF is aware there are additional policy initiatives that impact the melanoma community and is dedicated to working towards better outcomes and long-term survivorship for melanoma patients and their care partners. Visit our Advocacy Action Center to take action now or learn more about our priorities below.