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July 10, 2019

Maryland Bans Tanning by Minors

Maryland’s Senate and House of Representatives have passed bills that would prohibit those under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning devices in the state as of Octobe...

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June 13, 2019

Connecticut Passes Sunscreen in Schools Bill

July 13, 2019 – Both houses of the Connecticut state legislature have passed a bill permitting students to bring and apply sunscreen while at school, and the legislat...

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May 22, 2019

#GetNaked: It Saved My Life.

Guest blog post by Karolina Jasko, a melanoma survivor, Miss Illinois USA 2018 and dedicated advocate for melanoma prevention and embracing a confident self-image. Being an...

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March 14, 2019

Guest Blog: What Gets Measured Gets Managed

Guest blog post by Bertil Damato, MD, PhD, FRCOphth. Dr. Damato is a Senior Clinical Research Fellow at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences in Oxford, United...

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February 5, 2019

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Happy Valentine’s Day from your friends at the MRF! Whether it's celebrating lasting romance or the deep bonds between best friends, this holiday is a timely remi...

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November 29, 2018

#EyeGetDilated So That No One Else Has To Experien...

Guest blog post by Jim Mills, CURE OM community member and ocular melanoma caregiver: My name is Jim Mills, I am the husband and caregiver to my late wonderful and beautifu...

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November 19, 2018

#EyeGetDilated for Families Affected by OM

Guest blog post by CURE OM community member Joseph Boyle: Hello, my name is Joseph Boyle. My relationship to ocular melanoma (OM) isn’t necessarily a positive one, but th...

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November 15, 2018

#EyeGetDilated: Be Smart. Beat It.

Guest blog post by Carol L. Shields, MD: Ocular melanoma is a serious disease. This malignancy can be life-threatening. It tends to occur in middle-aged, Caucasian people, ...

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November 13, 2018

Days Like Today Are Why I Support the MRF

Guest blog post by MRF Board of Directors member, Doug Brodman: On November 13th, 2018, I celebrated 3 years since hearing the words I wasn’t quite sure I’d eve...

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November 9, 2018

#EyeGetDilated: Every Day is a Gift

Guest blog post by OM survivor and advocate, Ashley McCrary: In July 2012, I was diagnosed with a ciliary body melanoma while living in Memphis, TN. My friend noticed a spo...

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November 5, 2018

#EyeGetDilated to Cancel Cancer

Guest blog post by CURE OM advocate, Carrie Rubin: “Cancer.” Cancer is a word that scares anyone that hears it – either because they have it or a loved one has it. I ...

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October 10, 2018

Guest Blog: Nikki’s Concert for a Cure

Guest blog post by Chrissy Sorrells. In October of 2012, my little sister, Nikki, was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic melanoma and our lives were forever changed. This i...

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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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