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December 15, 2023

Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus Briefing on Impro...

Sunscreen remains one of the most important tools we have as melanoma advocates to prevent melanoma and other skin cancers, but for the past two decades, the Food and Drug ...

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Press Release |
December 11, 2023

End of Year Patient Story: Neil Corman

“In December 2016, just before Christmas, my world shifted during a routine eye exam. Twenty years had passed since my last one, and I had noticed a black spot in my ...

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November 27, 2023

End of Year Patient Story: Teddi Mellencamp

“The mole on my back had been there for years. Did I notice it had changed? Yes. And did part of my brain try to tell me I should probably get it checked out? Also, y...

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Blogs |
November 27, 2023

End of Year Patient Story: Steve Elefant

“Fifteen years is a long time to share one’s body with mucosal melanoma. I retired from a long career of wildland fire prevention in 2005. I was unaware at the time...

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Press Release |
November 22, 2023

The Melanoma Research Foundation to Host the 2023 ...

Fort Myers, FL (November 22, 2023) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the next event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K prog...

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Melanoma News |
November 20, 2023

“Options Bring Hope” Research Grant, d...

For the past two years, the Miller Family, along with their circle of friends and the unwavering support of their community, embarked on a remarkable journey to shed light ...

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Blogs |
November 1, 2023

The Melanoma Research Foundation Launches the Lega...

Endowment Poised to Advance Critical Melanoma Research   The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is the largest independent melanoma patient advocacy organization dedicate...

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Press Release |
October 31, 2023

Alice Wertz from KTVU to Emcee the 2023 San Franci...

San Francisco, CA (October 31, 2023) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the next event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K pr...

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Blogs |
October 30, 2023

MRF Board Member, Cheryl Stratos, Shares Her Melan...

Melanoma changed my life forever. I was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic melanoma on November 23, 2009. Melanoma protocols had not changed for more than 15 years, with no...

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Press Release |
October 12, 2023

The Melanoma Research Foundation to Host the 2023 ...

Atlanta, GA (October 12, 2023) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the next event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K program,...

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Press Release |
October 5, 2023

The Melanoma Research Foundation to Host the 2023 ...

New York, NY (October 5, 2023) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the next event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K program,...

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Blogs |
September 28, 2023

Jason Sessions shares his donor story ahead of the...

Guest blog post by Jason Sessions, melanoma survivor, advocate and MRF supporter: “I would like to share with you a little story about my life and battle with melanom...

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Apr 06, 2026 ET

Together Against Melanoma: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient & Caregiver Symposium

Apr 17, 2026 ET - Apr 19, 2026

2026 Eyes on a Cure: Ocular Melanoma Patient & Caregiver Symposium

Apr 19, 2026 PT

CommUNITY Fundraiser: 13th Annual Shoopy Scramble Charity Golf Tournament

Apr 25, 2026 ET

CommUNITY Fundraiser: SPF 5K – Shield, Prevent, Fight

May 08, 2026 CT

CommUNITY Fundraiser: Stay Out of the Sun Run

May 09, 2026 ET

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

May 09, 2026 ET

DC Miles for Melanoma 5K

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