January 27, 2025
Galas & Signature Events
Strengthening the community and working to end Melanoma
Attend a Gala or Signature Event
The MRF hosts galas in Denver, CO and New York City, NY aimed at strengthening the community and providing mission critical funding to help end melanoma. At each, awards are presented to clinician-scientists and corporate leaders who promote awareness and prevention. We also recognize courageous melanoma patients and advocates. We look forward to celebrating the journey to cure melanoma in 2025 because…PROGRESS is POWER!
Save the Date! We have confirmed celebrations of the melanoma community in Denver and New York City! Stay tuned as additional details will be available soon!

Denver, CO
September 18, 2025
Visit the event website, purchase tickets below or email [email protected] for more information.

New York City, NY
October 30, 2025
Visit the event website, purchase tickets below or email [email protected] for more information.
Galas & Signature Events
Attend a Signature Event
#GetNakedJax is a casual event with Jacksonville determination. This annual event celebrates the progress that has been made in the melanoma community while raising funds to advance medical research, to educate patients and physicians about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of melanoma and to act as an advocate for the melanoma community. If you are in or near Jacksonville, Florida, this is a celebration you will not want to miss!

Jacksonville, FL
October 16, 2025
Email [email protected] for more information. The event website will be available soon!
Past Galas & Signature Events
Overview
In 2024, the MRF hosted galas in Denver and New York as well as a signature event, #GetNakedJax, in Jacksonville, FL. Through incredible events like these, the MRF has raised more than $26 million raised for melanoma research. In 2025, we look forward to celebrating the journey to cure melanoma because… PROGRESS is POWER!
Please note, the MRF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The MRF also hosts many other special events such as seminars, 5k run/walks, and educational symposia and webinars. Browse upcoming events.
Sponsorships, Donations & More
For further information about MRF galas, to purchase tickets, learn about sponsorship opportunities, or make a tax-deductible donation, please contact the MRF at (800) 673-1290 or email [email protected]. To volunteer with a Gala Planning Committee, please email [email protected].
For further information about #GetNakedJax, to purchase tickets, learn about sponsorship opportunities, or make a tax-deductible donation, please contact the MRF at (800) 673-1290 or email [email protected].