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April 30, 2024

Research Creates Hope and Hope Changes Everything

This month, we were pleased to announce the funding of two pilot research grants that were funded through the MRF’s Breakthrough Consortium (MRFBC). The MRFBC is a nation...

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April 29, 2024

May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month 

  Melanoma cells are one of the most common cancers that can migrate to the brain, creating a new challenge for patients after their initial round of cancer treatment....

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April 29, 2024

Andree Leonelli, DC MFM Team Captain, Shares Her H...

Guest blog post by Andree and Joe Leonelli:  “Imagine being told your melanoma had returned, three weeks before your wedding. In addition to the natural stresses lea...

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April 26, 2024

The Melanoma Research Foundation to host the DC Mi...

Washington, DC (April 26, 2024)– The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the next event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K program,...

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April 19, 2024

The Melanoma Research Foundation to host the New E...

New England, MA (April 18, 2024)– The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce one of the first events in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5...

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April 19, 2024

2023 Miss Tennessee, Brandee Mills, to Emcee the 2...

Memphis, TN (April 18, 2024)– The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce that 2023 Miss Tennessee, Brandee Mills, will be the event emcee for the ...

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April 4, 2024

Addison Shares Her Story During #AYAware Week

Guest blog post by Addison, melanoma thriver and MRF supporter:  “My melanoma journey began with a mole removal and Stage 1B diagnosis at age 21. Luckily, it was cau...

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March 26, 2024

Elaine Sisk Shares her Experience as an Advocate d...

Guest blog post by Elaine Sisk, melanoma thriver and MRF supporter: “My name is Elaine Sisk and I am a 6+ year survivor of advanced stage IV metastatic melanoma. My i...

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March 25, 2024

Women’s History Month – Celebrating Br...

As we continue to recognize Women’s History Month, please join us in celebrating our 2021 MRF Career Development Award Grant Recipient, Brittani Seynnaeve, MD, MS. Ch...

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March 18, 2024

Women’s History Month – Celebrating La...

As we continue to recognize Women’s History Month, please join us in celebrating our 2022 Medical Student Grant Recipient, Lauren Clai Morehead, PhD. Medical student ...

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March 14, 2024

Mucosal Melanoma Awareness – Kasey L. Couts,...

Guest blog post by Kasey L. Couts, PhD, Assistant Professor, Co-Director, CU Center for Rare Melanomas, Assistant Director, CU Skin Cancer Biorepository at University of Co...

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March 11, 2024

Women’s History Month: Celebrating Marlana M...

As we recognize Women’s History Month, please join us in celebrating our 2019 Vision of Hope Award Recipient, Marlana M. Orloff, MD. Associate Professor, Department o...

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May 08, 2026 CT

CommUNITY Fundraiser: Stay Out of the Sun Run

On Friday, May 8, 2026, the Stay Out of the Sun Run 5K event will take place at Cascade Lake Park with the site opening at 4:30 PM CT for check-in. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 6:00 PM CT. The 5K will begin at 6:30 PM CT with our Closing ceremonies to follow after all runners have returned starting at 7:30 PM … Continued

May 09, 2026 ET

DC Miles for Melanoma 5K

May 09, 2026 ET

Together Against Melanoma: The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient & Caregiver Symposium 

May 12, 2026 ET

Together Against Melanoma: Yale Cancer Center Patient & Caregiver Symposium

May 16, 2026 ET

New England Miles for Melanoma 5K

May 19, 2026 ET

Ask the Expert: From Awareness to Action: Preventing Skin Cancer Through Daily Habits

May 26, 2026 ET

Ask the Expert: Understanding Melanoma Risk: How Prognostic Testing Can Help Guide Your Care

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