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June 23, 2025

Melissa Kultgen’s Melanoma Story

Guest blog post by Melissa Kultgen, Melanoma Survivor and Advocate: As a cheerleader, Melissa Kultgen grew up in “toxic tan culture” and was bullied for having such pal...

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June 13, 2025

Mika’s Story: Staying Postive and Proactive

I was diagnosed with Melanoma in February 2025. Here is my story …  I have always been a lover of the sun … and said I am solar powered several times. I grew u...

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June 13, 2025

2025 ASCO Annual Meeting: Uveal Melanoma Update

The 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting was held from May 30 to June 3. This world’s largest clinical cancer research conference brought toge...

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June 13, 2025

2025 ASCO Annual Meeting Recap

The 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting was held from May 30 to June 3. This world’s largest clinical cancer research conference brought toge...

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May 14, 2025

Amy Nichole’s Melanoma Journey: From Scar to...

Hi, I’m Amy Nichole, a portrait and landscape photographer, content creator for our travel page Adventure Our Life, and proud dog mom to my sweet girl, Roxy. While I’m ...

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May 13, 2025

Kora Kane’s Journey With Melanoma at 23

Guest blog post by Kora Kane, Melanoma Patient:  I was 23, just a year out of college. My biggest goals consisted of very early twenties ideas: to buy an apartment and...

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May 9, 2025

Event Recap: Eyes on a Cure – Ocular Melanom...

Date: April 25-27, 2025 Location: InterContinental Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio  Overview  The 14th Annual Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) Eyes on a Cur...

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May 7, 2025

Melanoma Research Updates Presented at 2025 Americ...

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) held its annual conference at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago from April 25 to 30, 2025.  The event brough...

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May 1, 2025

Why I’m Getting Naked for Skin Health 

Guest blog post by Ian Michael Crumm, Celebrity Esthetician, Podcast Host, Key Opinion Leader, Melanoma Advocate and 2025 #GetNaked Spokesperson: Some moments stick with yo...

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March 25, 2025

Jam for Cam

Guest blog post by Luke Ferrara, melanoma advocate and Jam for Cam organizer: “Jam for Cam was founded in 2018 to honor the life and legacy of Cameron Fearon, a UGA s...

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March 21, 2025

A Weekend of Hope and Connection: MRF at Camp Bogg...

Last month the Melanoma Research Foundation’s (MRF) education team had the incredible opportunity to help plan a special weekend for pediatric melanoma patients and their...

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February 21, 2025

Caregiver Testimonial: Kristin Gendron

Guest blog post by Kristin Gendron, caregiver and advocate:  “During my mom’s battle with stage 4 melanoma, her strength really stood out. Cancer treatment of ...

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Feb 08, 2026 ET

Miami Miles for Melanoma 5K

Feb 22, 2026 ET

Orange County Miles for Melanoma 5K

Mar 01, 2026 ET - Mar 03, 2026

2026 Advocacy Days

Apr 17, 2026 ET - Apr 19, 2026

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

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