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April 16, 2021

In Memory of Christopher Charles Duffield

Guest blog from Chris Duffield’s best friend Mark and his support dog Ben: Christopher, known as Chris, was a friend, son and brother of the best kind. He always had ...

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Press Release |
March 30, 2021

Melanoma Research Foundation Announces Doug Brodma...

WASHINGTON, DC, March 30 – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF), the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma will celebrate its 25th Anniversary in 2021. T...

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Blogs |
March 24, 2021

MRF 25th Anniversary: Managing Immunotherapy-Relat...

For our 25th anniversary, we share a guest blog from Douglas B. Johnson, MD, MSCI, from Vanderbilt Medical Center and recipient of a research grant provided by the MRF/MRF ...

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Melanoma News |
March 12, 2021

Leading Skin Cancer Organizations Urge the FDA to ...

WASHINGTON, DC – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) recently signed– on to a letter from the National Council of Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP) urging ...

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Melanoma News |
March 11, 2021

FDA Grants Alkermes Orphan Drug Designation for th...

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently granted orphan drug designation for the treatment of mucosal melanoma to Alkermes’ investi...

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Blogs |
February 26, 2021

#EyeGetDilated: Alton Pace in Memory of Daryl Pace

Guest blog from Alton Pace in memory of his half-sister Daryl who passed away from ocular melanoma: “Take care of your eyeballs!” This is what my sister Daryl would oft...

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Blogs |
February 26, 2021

A Focus on Rare Melanoma Subtypes

Guest blog post from Mark Weinzierl, MRF board member and ocular melanoma survivor: My name is Mark Weinzierl and I am currently a board member of the Melanoma Research Fou...

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Blogs |
February 26, 2021

#OutOfTheShadows: Eileen Walther

Guest blog post from Eileen Walther, a mucosal melanoma survivor and avid beekeeper:  Early on, I knew I’d have choices to make. I get to pick how I want to live my ...

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Blogs |
February 26, 2021

MRF 25th Anniversary: Improving Melanoma Screening...

For our 25th anniversary, we share a guest blog from Samantha Black, an MD Candidate from UT Southwestern Medical School and an MRF grant recipient, on her grant entitled ...

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Blogs |
February 22, 2021

#OutOfTheShadows: Aaron Wade in Memory of Lisa Ann...

Guest blog from Aaron Wade, son of Lisa Ann Wade who passed away from mucosal melanoma in 2019: Some of my most cherished memories with my mom took place while sitting in a...

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Blogs |
February 19, 2021

130 Organizations Call to the President to Priorit...

WASHINGTON, DC – As concerns rise about the limited number of COVID-19 vaccines across the U.S., the Melanoma Research Foundation joined the American Association for ...

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Blogs |
February 16, 2021

#OutOfTheShadows: James Hexter

Guest blog from James Hexter, a dedicated member of the New York City Miles for Melanoma community and a mucosal melanoma thriver: Looking back on it, I am not sure I reali...

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May 02, 2026 PT

Fred Hutch Cancer Center: 2026 Northwest Melanoma Symposium: Science to Survivorship

May 08, 2026 CT

CommUNITY Fundraiser: Stay Out of the Sun Run

On Friday, May 8, 2026, the Stay Out of the Sun Run 5K event will take place at Cascade Lake Park with the site opening at 4:30 PM CT for check-in. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 6:00 PM CT. The 5K will begin at 6:30 PM CT with our Closing ceremonies to follow after all runners have returned starting at 7:30 PM … Continued

May 09, 2026 ET

DC Miles for Melanoma 5K

May 09, 2026 ET

Together Against Melanoma: The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient & Caregiver Symposium 

May 12, 2026 ET

Together Against Melanoma: Yale Cancer Center Patient & Caregiver Symposium

May 16, 2026 ET

New England Miles for Melanoma 5K

May 26, 2026 ET

Ask the Expert: Understanding Melanoma Risk: How Prognostic Testing Can Help Guide Your Care

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