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FEATURED | August 6, 2025

The Melanoma Research Foundation Welcomes Jacquie ...

DENVER, CO – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) will host its 14th Annual Denver Gala on Thursday, September 18 at its new venue, Asterisk Denver. This year’s event...

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February 22, 2021

#OutOfTheShadows: Aaron Wade in Memory of Lisa Ann...

Guest blog from Aaron Wade, son of Lisa Ann Wade who passed away from mucosal melanoma in 2019: Some of my most cherished memories with my mom took place while sitting in a...

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February 19, 2021

130 Organizations Call to the President to Priorit...

WASHINGTON, DC – As concerns rise about the limited number of COVID-19 vaccines across the U.S., the Melanoma Research Foundation joined the American Association for ...

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February 16, 2021

#OutOfTheShadows: James Hexter

Guest blog from James Hexter, a dedicated member of the New York City Miles for Melanoma community and a mucosal melanoma thriver: Looking back on it, I am not sure I reali...

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February 11, 2021

Future Medical Student’s Mission to Educate ...

In honor of Black History Month, Ashley Nelson, a medical assistant in dermatology and future medical student, shares what she has learned about dermatology working in her ...

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January 29, 2021

Hope Changes Everything

Guest blog post from MRF Board Chair Steven Silverstein: I cannot imagine a more powerful and perfect tagline to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Melanoma Research Fou...

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January 15, 2021

Meet Doug: Melanoma Survivor

Guest blog post by Doug Brodman, Stage IV melanoma survivor and member of the MRF Board: It has been 7 years since I was diagnosed with melanoma. Beginning with a tumor dis...

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December 17, 2020

The Size of a Pea – My Melanoma Story

Guest blog post from Ellen Errico whose husband found a small spot on her back that ended up being stage 3a melanoma. Read her story here:  In late May of 2019, I asked my...

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November 30, 2020

#EyeGetDilated: Alex Shoushtari, MD

Guest blog from Dr. Alex Shoushtari, medical oncologist with an expertise in uveal melanoma:  Getting a dilated eye exam is like going to the dentist. Mentally, it fee...

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November 23, 2020

#EyeGetDilated: Ryan Forgach

Guest blog from Ryan Forgach, OM survivor:  For many, including my family, my journey into learning about ocular melanoma (OM) may seem like a unique situation. Howeve...

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November 13, 2020

#EyeGetDilated: Vikki McConnell

Guest blog by Vikki McConnell, OM survivor:  Everyone tells you about your 20s. How it’s full of fun, freedom and just living your best life. There is no preparing f...

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November 6, 2020

#EyeGetDilated: Steven Johnson

Guest blog by Steven Johnson, OM survivor:  I vividly remember the first time that I noticed some visual disturbances in my right eye. I made an appointment to get it ...

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November 6, 2020

#EyeGetDilated: Mark Weinzierl

Guest blog post by Mark Weinzierl, OM survivor and MRF Board Member: My name is Mark Weinzierl and for the last 14 years I have been a survivor of a rare cancer that affect...

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New York Miles for Melanoma 5K

Sep 18, 2025 ET

14th Annual Denver Gala

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New Jersey Miles for Melanoma 5K

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Ask The Expert: Pediatric Melanoma: Early Detection, Unique Presentations and Prevention

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Seattle Miles for Melanoma 5K

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Los Angeles Miles for Melanoma 5K

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5th Annual #GetNakedJax

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