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November 6, 2020

#EyeGetDilated: Mark Weinzierl

Guest blog post by Mark Weinzierl, OM survivor and MRF Board Member: My name is Mark Weinzierl and for the last 14 years I have been a survivor of a rare cancer that affect...

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October 30, 2020

The MRF Welcomes Susan Vogel

In October 2020, the Melanoma Research Foundation welcomed Susan Vogel to the MRF team as Chief Development Officer. Susan was previously the executive director of the Char...

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October 27, 2020

Novartis Know Now: Knowing Rose’s BRAF Statu...

Meet Rose Manbachi – a melanoma survivor who benefited from knowing her BRAF status early on, changing the course of treatment. Learn more about Rose’s story an...

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October 20, 2020

#EyeGetDilated: Mark Weinzierl

Guest blog post by Mark Weinzierl, OM survivor and MRF Board Member: My name is Mark Weinzierl and for the last 14 years I have been a survivor of a rare cancer that affect...

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October 7, 2020

Novartis Know Now: Knowing Deborah’s BRAF St...

Meet Deborah Wassertzug – a melanoma survivor who benefited from knowing her BRAF status early on, changing the course of treatment. Learn more about Deborah’s ...

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October 5, 2020

2020 Research Awards Announced

For more than 20 years, the MRF had advanced the field of melanoma science by supporting researchers studying a broad scientific agenda covering prevention, diagnosis, stag...

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October 1, 2020

The Melanoma Research Foundation and Dayanara Torr...

Washington, DC – October 1, 2020 – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is proud to welcome Dayanara Torres as the newest spokesperson and featured model in its award...

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September 18, 2020

Finn’s Story: A Family’s Story on Figh...

Guest blog from Daphne Kiernan, mother of pediatric melanoma warrior Finn.  Finn is the youngest of our five children. In July 2018, shortly after his 2nd birthday, we...

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September 15, 2020

Novartis Know Now: Knowing Her BRAF Status was Jor...

Meet Jordan Ezekiel – a melanoma survivor who was able to benefit from early testing for the BRAF gene mutation. Learn more about Jordan’s incredible journey with m...

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Blogs |
September 14, 2020

Sibling Feelings on Pediatric Melanoma

Guest blogs from Dominic and Patrick Little, brothers of pediatric melanoma warrior Dylan.  Written by Dominic Little, age 12 My brother Dylan was born with a rare ski...

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Blogs |
September 14, 2020

Dylan’s Story: Living with Pediatric Melanom...

Guest blog from Kara Little, mother of pediatric melanoma warrior Dylan.  As I sit here and watch my 8-year-old son Dylan practice baseball, I’m reminded that at one...

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Blogs |
September 3, 2020

Landon’s Story: Living with Childhood Cancer

Guest blog post by Landon Agosta, a pediatric melanoma survivor:  My name is Landon Agosta and I am from Marine City, MI. I have four siblings, two older and two ...

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