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FEATURED | May 1, 2026

Jason Chambers Teams Up with the Melanoma Researc...

Superyacht Captain, Star of Bravo’s “Below Deck Down Under” and Melanoma Advocate Urges All to Embrace Healthy Sun-Safe Behaviors and #GetNaked…It May Save Your...

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October 30, 2015

#CUREOM Unite! – Thank You!

The results are in and #CUREOM Unite! was a tremendous success! Thank you to everyone who gave so generously to this campaign to further patient-centered ocular melanoma (O...

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October 27, 2015

FDA Approves Talimogene Laherparepvec (T-VEC) for ...

Today the FDA approved Amgen’s drug, Imlygic (Talimogene Laherparepvec or T-VEC), for the treatment of unresectable Stage IIIB, IIIC or IV metastatic melanoma, bringing a...

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October 6, 2015

Guest Post: Connie’s Story

Guest blogger Connie Popp shares her experience as an ocular melanoma caregiver, advocate and participant in Miles for Melanoma in support of the CURE OM Unite! campaign. 3 Minute Read

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September 4, 2015

World Champion Athlete Joins Fight Against Melanom...

Leanda Cave Partners with the Melanoma Research Foundation to Raise Awareness of the Deadliest Form of Skin Cancer   WASHINGTON, D.C.— Four-time Triathlon World ...

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August 28, 2015

Guest Post: Why I Fight

Guest blogger Frank Nichols shares his story as an ocular melanoma patient, advocate and participant in Miles for Melanoma NYC.

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May 21, 2015

Guest Post: Why I #GetNaked for Melanoma Awareness

Hi, I'm Nicole Serraiocco. I'm a wife, a mother of 3 children and an IRONMAN. Completing the 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and 26.2 mile marathon was the greate...

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March 23, 2015

Movie Buffs and Melanoma Advocates Combine Forces ...

The Melanoma Research Foundation Announces 4th Annual Miles for Melanoma 5k Run/Walk on the Universal Studios Backlot   Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, CA, March 23,...

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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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