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FEATURED | October 31, 2025

#EyeGetDilated Diane’s Story

In October 2020, at the height of the pandemic, I finally scheduled an eye exam after more than a decade. Working from home, staring at a screen all day, I assumed I just n...

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September 17, 2014

Miles for Melanoma on Good Day Columbus

The MRF's Jena Dickman, Miles for Melanoma Event Coordinator, appeared on Good Day Columbus on September 18 to educate viewers about melanoma and share details about th...

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August 29, 2014

FDA Approves Pembrolizumab for Advanced Melanoma

Statement from Tim Turnham, Executive Director, Melanoma Research Foundation   Today the FDA approved Keytruda (pembrolizumab), a new treatment for advanced melan...

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April 9, 2014

Third Annual Miles for Melanoma 5K Run/Walk at Uni...

Register today for the MRF’s third annual Miles for Melanoma 5k Run/Walk, to be held at Universal Studios on May 4, 2014.

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January 31, 2014

Guest Post: Running Against Melanoma

The MRF’s National Director of the Miles for Melanoma Program, Carolyn Edrington, shares her thoughts on charity running and the role it plays in making a difference ...

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May 8, 2013

Atlanta Braves First Baseman Highlights Importance...

  Atlanta Braves First Baseman Highlights Importance of Skin and Sun Safety During Melanoma Awareness Month  The Melanoma Research Foundation partners with Freddi...

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April 11, 2013

Sheryl and Rob Lowe to Co-Chair MRF Miles for Mela...

  Universal Pictures, Pale Girl SPEAKS and the Melanoma Research Foundation Announce 2nd Annual Event at Universal Studios on May 4th with Sponsors including the Style...

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September 26, 2012

Melanoma Research Foundation Provides Free Skin Ch...

  Dermatologist-led screenings help spot potential skin cancers early in athletes who often train in the sun WASHINGTON, D.C. — IRONMAN athletes expect to face m...

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June 8, 2012

Universal Studios 5k Media Coverage

 In May 2012, the MRF partnered with Hillary Fogelson of Pale Girl SPEAKS and her husband, Adam Fogelson, Chairman of Universal Studios, to celebrate Melanoma Awarenes...

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May 11, 2012

Variety Magazine: Great Race at Universal Studios

On May 6 over 1000 runners and walkers participated in the Miles For Melanoma 5k at Universal Studios in Los Angeles, California. Co-sponsored by Hillary Fogelson (PaleGirl...

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April 25, 2012

Melanoma Research Foundation Partners with Ironman...

Melanoma Research Foundation Partners with Ironman to Raise  Melanoma Awareness among Athletes Ironman 70.3 Florida event on May 20 kicks off partnership WASHINGTON, D...

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April 19, 2012

Style Network Joins Universal Pictures, Pale Girl ...

May 6th Event to Feature “Style Experience” Tent, Special Performance by Indie Rock Band The 88, Skin Damage Assessments, Sunscreen Samples from Key Sponsor KIN...

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March 15, 2012

MELANOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION AND PALE GIRL SPEAKS ...

  Washington D.C. and Los Angeles, California, March 15, 2012 The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) and Pale Girl SPEAKS announced today that they will partner in hos...

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MRF Brain Metastases Summit 4.0

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