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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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October 30, 2020

The MRF Welcomes Susan Vogel

In October 2020, the Melanoma Research Foundation welcomed Susan Vogel to the MRF team as Chief Development Officer. Susan was previously the executive director of the Char...

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March 20, 2020

2020 Spring Events Rescheduled

Following guidance from public health officials and in response to the evolving situation surrounding the COVID-19 virus, recently the Melanoma Research Foundation made the...

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March 18, 2020

COVID-19 Update

March 18, 2020 Dear MRF community, As our country continues to adjust to precautions enacted in response to the COVID-19 virus, I wanted to update you on how the Melanoma R...

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September 16, 2019

My name is Robyn Fine, and this is my story…

I was diagnosed with stage 1 melanoma in 2009. On October 1, 2012, it came back with a vengeance and I was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma.  Since my stage 4 diagnosis, I ...

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July 16, 2018

Finding a Support Network: The MRF Lifeline

Most of us have had our struggles attempting to navigate the world of medicine. From working to make sure you meet with the right doctor to trying to understand the informa...

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December 19, 2017

2017 Miles for Melanoma Top Fundraisers

As we cross the finish line for the 2017 season, the MRF's Miles for Melanoma team is reminded of the wonderful memories, powerful experiences and dedicated individuals...

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August 3, 2017

FDA Expands Approval of Ipilimumab For Pediatric M...

Last week the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded approval of Yervoy (ipilimumab) to include pediatric patients ages 12 years and older with unresecta...

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May 8, 2017

In Faith’s Words: Connecting with the OM Com...

My name is Faith Hauss and in February of 2015 I was diagnosed with ocular melanoma in my left eye at the age of 42. As compared to other forms of cancer, and even the more...

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October 20, 2016

In Wayne’s Words: Advocating as a Team

I’m Wayne Conners, and my wife Missy Rand and I live in the Washington DC area, where we both work in the not-for-profit arena. Both of us believe in the value of vol...

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September 27, 2016

Meet Dr. David Abrutyn, Melanoma Survivor and MRF ...

Twelve years ago, Dr. David Abrutyn's wife, Danielle, noticed a mole on the back of his leg. He was initially assured by a dermatologist that it was benign and could ju...

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August 24, 2016

Summer’s Story: The Need for an OM Patient R...

Summer shares her ocular melanoma story and why she joined the #CUREOM Unite! campaign to support the development of a national ocular melanoma patient registry.

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July 27, 2016

MRF & the Vice President’s Cancer Moons...

Last month I was invited to participate in a summit meeting for Vice President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot program, the aim of which is to achieve 10 years of progress in...

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Cleveland Miles for Melanoma 5K

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