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Events Archive Advocacy Awareness

Events Archive Advocacy Awareness

Upcoming Events

MRF Advocates are a powerful voice for the melanoma community at the local, state and federal levels of government. Every spring, melanoma patients, caregivers, supporters and advocacy partners from across the country come together in Washington, DC for Advocacy Days, the largest melanoma advocacy event of the year. Following a comprehensive briefing on key legislative priorities, advocates hold meetings on Capitol Hill to share their stories and urge lawmakers to support policies like increased federal funding for melanoma research, expanded prevention initiatives and new advances in cancer care.


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Past Events


Speak for Melanoma: Engaging the Melanoma Community in Advocacy at Home and with Policymakers

May 16, 2023

Our “Ask the Expert” webinar series is intended to educate and engage our community about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of melanoma, the critical need for research and how melanoma patients and caregivers can be powerful advocates for their c …



2021 Virtual Advocacy Days

March 1, 2021

The MRF’s Advocacy Days is the largest melanoma advocacy event of the year and unites melanoma advocates on Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress to urge them to make melanoma a national priority. Patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals …



2020 Advocacy Summit & Hill Day

March 8, 2020

The MRF’s Advocacy Summit and Hill Day is the largest melanoma advocacy event of the year. This two-day event in Washington, DC unites melanoma advocates on Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress to urge them to make melanoma a national priority …



Don’t Fry Day 2017

May 26, 2017

May 26, 2017 Every year, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP) declares the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day!” As Memorial Day traditionally marks the beginning of sunny summer months and many Americans ma …



Wings of Hope for Melanoma, New York

October 20, 2016

Join us as the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) hosts the Milestones and Miracles: Celebrating Two Decades of Ground-Breaking Medical Research, Awareness, Education and Advocacy. The 2016 Wings of Hope for Melanoma gala in New York City is on Th …



Don’t Fry Day 2016

May 27, 2016

  Every year, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP) declares the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day!” As Memorial Day traditionally marks the beginning of sunny summer months and many Americans make pla …



Brody and Maxton’s Lemonade Stand Fundraiser

August 21, 2015

Please join Brody & Maxton as they raise awareness and money for the Melanoma Research Foundation.  Over the last two years our family has been touched by melanoma twice and it is our goal to raise money for research to stop this disease from …



3rd Annual Melanoma Awareness Benefit

June 13, 2015

3rd Annual Melanoma Awareness Benefit Saturday, June 13, 2015   Purpose: To raise funds for Melanoma Research Foundation for much-needed education, research and advocacy! Location: Naylor Wine Cellars, 3:00-11:00 PM Featuring: Music by Rock Candy …



Don’t Fry Day 2015

May 22, 2015

Each year, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP) declares the Friday before Memorial Day to be “Don’t Fry Day!” The majority of melanomas are caused by overexposure to UV radiation. Join the MRF and other members of N …



#GivingTuesday Meets Its Match!

December 2, 2014

On #GivingTuesday, #GetNaked to Fight Melanoma – And Then Do It Again! After the shopping blitz on Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes #GivingTuesday, a day to give back to the community and show support to charities in the spirit of the holiday season …



2nd Annual Miles for Melanoma St. Paul presented by Dermatology Consultants

August 10, 2013

  Dermatology Consultants and the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) invite you to join us for the Second Annual Miles for Melanoma St. Paul 5K Run/Walk on August 10, 2013! You can help raise critical funding to fuel new treatments, education and …



Join us for Melanoma Awareness Night at the Philadelphia 76ers!

February 9, 2009

The Melanoma Research Foundation is teaming up with the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Phoenix Suns! Join us for this night of educational awareness, special presentations and of course, some BASKETBALL, in efforts to raise awareness of the MRF …