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FEATURED | 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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November 27, 2019

#EyeGetDilated: Shea B.

Guest blog post by Shea Biurski, daughter of CURE OM Patient Steering Committee member and #EyeGetDilated advocate Sam Buirski: I still vividly remember the moment my mom w...

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November 22, 2019

Developing More Effective Treatments for Ocular Me...

SKCC Research Discoveries Translate to More Effective Treatments for Ocular Melanoma Guest blog post by Andrew Aplin, PhD, Associate Director for Basic Science and the Prog...

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November 19, 2019

#EyeGetDilated: Nigel D.

Guest blog post by Nigel Deacon, ocular melanoma survivor, member of the CURE OM Patient Steering Committee and Co-founder of Ocumel Canada: Why have your eyes examined? I ...

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November 14, 2019

#EyeGetDilated: Dr. Alison Skalet

Guest blog post by Alison H. Skalet, MD, PhD, Ophthalmic Oncologist at Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Skalet was the recipient of a 2018 M...

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November 13, 2019

#EyeGetDilated: Stephanie L.

Guest blog post by Stephanie Lyznick, OM advocate and captain of Team Frank CURE OM Squad, walking in memory of her brother-in-law, Frank Nichols: My name is Stephanie Lyzn...

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November 6, 2019

#EyeGetDilated: Roger Z.

Guest blog post by Roger Z., OM advocate and an ocular melanoma “caregiver warrior”: Our journey together began during the summer of 2008. Back then, Chad and I...

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November 1, 2019

#EyeGetDilated: Lindsay Z.

Guest blog post by Lindsay Zubeck, MRF Courage Award recipient and #EyeGetDilated advocate: It never occurred to me that I should see an eye doctor – I was blessed with 2...

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September 24, 2019

MRF & MRA Commend the Senate Appropriations C...

      WASHINGTON, DC, September 25, 2019 – The Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) and the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) commend the Senate Appropria...

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September 23, 2019

Clara’s Story: Advocating for Your ChildR...

Guest blog post by Andrea Smith, mother of pediatric melanoma survivor Clara and member of the MRF’s Pediatric Melanoma Parent Steering Committee: In early 2017, Clar...

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September 20, 2019

Pediatric Melanoma: Beyond the ABCDs

Guest blog post by Vernon K. Sondak, MD, Chair, Department of Cutaneous Oncology and Jane L. Messina, MD, Senior Member, Departments of Anatomic Pathology and Cutaneous Onc...

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September 19, 2019

MRF Welcomes Katie Couric to the New York Gala

In an unforgettable evening to honor the patients, survivors and caregivers in the melanoma community, Katie will share her personal experiences with cancer and join New Yo...

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September 17, 2019

Rep. Kelly Cassidy: We Are Far From Done

Guest blog post by Illinois State Representative Kelly Cassidy, a melanoma caregiver, survivor and will be honored with a Courage Award at the 5th Annual Chicago Gala. Repr...

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May 17, 2025 ET

Mayo Clinic Patient and Caregiver Symposium

May 17, 2025 ET

Melanoma Clinic Walk

May 20, 2025 ET

Ask the Expert: Understanding Melanoma: Risk Factors, Screening Data and Sun Safety Best Practices

May 30, 2025 ET - Jun 03, 2025

ASCO

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Miles for Melanoma Denver, CO

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MRF Annual Gala – Denver

Oct 16, 2025 ET

MRF Signature Event – #GetNakedJax

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