Honoring Our Beloved Steve’s Dedication to the Melanoma Community

Guest blog post by Maryann Farrell:

“After 16 years, why do we stay so committed to the Melanoma Research Foundation? 

The answer is simple: we are carrying the torch my husband, Steve, lit in 1998. 

After his first diagnosis, Steve didn’t just fight for his own life; he fought for the melanoma community. He never asked, “Why me?” Instead, he’d say, “Why not me? No one deserves this.” 

Following grueling treatments, Steve’s spirit remained unbroken; his daily walks turned into small jogs, and he eventually completed the NYC Marathon, coining the term “Miles for Melanoma.” 

He believed deeply in the MRF’s power to educate and find a cure. 

We lost Steve in 2010 after a 12-year battle that I never thought he would lose. 

Today, my children and I share his passion for the MRF’s mission. We support this organization to ensure Steve’s dedication lives on, and we hope that one day, no other family will have to endure the heartbreak of this loss.”