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The following corporations have partnered with the MRF to bring you deals on their products while also giving back to the melanoma community by donating a portion of the proceeds from their sales to the MRF!
PLATINUM LEVEL PARTNERS
Our Platinum Level Partners are our most generous corporate partners and sponsors, contributing $10,000 or more each year through in-kind and monetary donations. Their dedication and commitment to advocate, educate and fundraise for a cure for melanoma is unparalleled.
Cabana Life is a women-owned business on a mission to prevent skin cancer with sun safe solutions that make healthy living easy. Cabana Life is the Miles for Melanoma 5k run/walk program’s National Apparel Partner. Founded by a melanoma survivor, we create styles that fuse fashion and function to elevate your wardrobe every day to vacay. Our designs feature luxe UPF 50+ fabrics, flattering silhouettes and original prints to keep you protected while feeling & looking your best. This #MelanomaAwarenessMonth, Cabana Life will be donating 100% of proceeds from their Meaningful Merch Collection to the MRF. Click here to shop today! If you add the $11 San Sebastian Cabana Life x Teleties Hair Tie 3-Pack to your purchase, Cabana Life will proudly donate $5 to the MRF.
Neutrogena is the MRF’s National Prevention Sponsor. They sponsor all 17 Miles for Melanoma events and provide in-kind donations for our gala program and patient symposia series. Neutrogena will donate $1 to the Melanoma Research Foundation for purchasing two (2) or more NEUTROGENA® sun protection products (excluding trial & travel) in the same transaction at participating Walgreens’ retail and online stores within the U.S. and D.C. between 4/28/24 and 6/30/24.
GOLD LEVEL PARTNERS
Our Gold Level Partners contribute in a variety of ways. Some give a monthly or yearly percentage back, take part in melanoma awareness month, provide in-kind donations for our Miles for Melanoma programs and galas, and others promote the importance of melanoma education and awareness to their customer base.
Panama Jack is an in-kind sponsor for various MRF events and programs. Panama Jack helps spread awareness of melanoma and educates their community by including MRF co-branded literature in their online orders. This #MelanomaAwareness Month, Panama Jack will be donating 15% of all proceeds from their entire line to the MRF from May 9th to May 13th.
BloqUV provides sun safe in-kind and monetary support throughout the year to help educate and promote a sun safe lifestyle. This #MelanomaAwareness Month, BloqUV will be donating 5% of all proceeds from their website to the MRF. Click here to shop today!
TIZO® is dedicated to creating 100% mineral photoprotection that is highly efficacious, exceptionally elegant and versatile for use on virtually all skin types and tones. Our commitment to using 100% mineral sunscreens is right in our name. Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are by far the best choice for your skin, your body and the environment. This #MelanomaAwarenessMonth, TiZo will be donating 2.5% of all sales to the MRF.
Wallaroo Hat Company donates 1% of their yearly proceeds to the MRF and other organizations fighting skin cancer. They provide sun safe in-kind support for various MRF events and programs year round. Click here to shop today!
Melan is a woman owned business on a mission to help you protect your rind while advocating for melanoma. Founded by a melanoma survivor, Melan is bringing more transparency and greater accessibility into premium sunscreen products without any of the unnecessary extra baggage. Melan commits 5% of net proceeds for every single purchase and in May and August, ups the ante to 10% net proceeds for the MRF’s Melanoma Awareness Month (May) campaign – #GetNaked and the Founder’s Canversary (August).
Founded in 1985, Revo is the global leader in sun protective eyewear. All Revo sunglasses feature advanced polarized lens technology originally developed by NASA. Revo is honored to collaborate with the MRF on several initiatives, such as the Miles for Melanoma 5k series, the NYC gala and the ocular melanoma awareness month campaign, #EyeGetDilated. Furthermore, Revo supports the MRF by donating a portion of their proceeds throughout the year.
Great Soles provides in-kind support to various MRF events and programs year round. With every purchase of the Dusk Ombre sock and Black Jules Ballet sock, Great Soles will provide a monetary giveback during Melanoma Awareness Month.
Braveheart Beads is a 501c3 charitable organization whose mission is to improve the lives of cancer patients by raising money through charitable donations. We make handmade bracelets and provide them as a thank you for each donation. We also donate bracelets to pediatric and adult cancer patients at various hospitals throughout the United States. All proceeds are donated to cancer-related organizations, including its charity partners, such as MRF!
SiO is a proud partner of the MRF and the Live4Life Foundation. SiO is committed to creating awareness of and funds for melanoma research by donating a percentage of sales throughout the year. In addition, SiO is offering a free patch to support the healing of melanoma survivors and their scars. Melanoma patients and survivors can claim their free patch by following this link and entering code MRF123.
Low Ultraviolet (L.U.V.) was founded in 2019 and their mission is to educate and protect the public from skin cancer. After founder and CEO Erica Sullivan experienced her own skin cancer scare at the young age of 21, she set out to create a safe, fashionable and sustainable UPF 50+ lifestyle brand. L.U.V. donates proceeds throughout the year.
Veronica Beard is a mix of cool, classic and chic with the motto to “look good, feel good, do good.” Keep an eye out for upcoming shopping events at a Veronica Beard location near you, where a portion of proceeds from your sale will be donated back to the MRF to fund melanoma research. This opportunity is made possible by Veronica Beard’s #VBGIVESBACK philanthropic initiative in partnership with the Live4Life Foundation.
You will be greeted with a big smile and warm welcome when you visit Rosabella Winery. The husband-and-wife owners and winemakers of this small winery produce a variety of award-winning wines sure to please any palate along with wine slushies, wine floats, and sangrias. The food menu includes delicious pizzas, sandwiches, small bites, and cheesecake flights. The dog friendly patios and spacious tasting room are ideal for gathering with family and friends.
KBNO Radio provides in-kind radio announcements targeted at the Spanish speaking community in and around Denver to raise awareness of the dangers of melanoma and dispel the myth that darker skin tones aren’t vulnerable to sunburns.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
Are you looking for a new way to give back to the MRF? Take a look at some of the organizations the MRF works with for new ways to give back to the melanoma community.
Cars2Charities will donate 50-70% of total proceeds when a vehicle is sent to auction and sold.
Facebook fundraisers are easy to step up for any special occasion. Set up a fundraiser for your birthday or add a donate button to any post to fundraise for a cause you are passionate about. It is one of the easiest ways to give back by asking friends, family members and co-workers to donate in honor of you.
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