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January 13, 2021

25th Anniversary: Building Hope Since 1996

Guest blog post from Jeff Ashby, late husband of the MRF’s founder, Diana Ashby:  The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) officially started in 1996 by Diana Mer...

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Blogs |
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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Blogs |
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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Blogs |
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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Blogs |
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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Blogs |
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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Blogs |
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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Press Release |
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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Blogs |
October 27, 2020

Novartis Know Now: Knowing Rose’s BRAF Statu...

Meet Rose Manbachi – a melanoma survivor who benefited from knowing her BRAF status early on, changing the course of treatment. Learn more about Rose’s story an...

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Blogs |
October 20, 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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Blogs |
October 7, 2020

Novartis Know Now: Knowing Deborah’s BRAF St...

Meet Deborah Wassertzug – a melanoma survivor who benefited from knowing her BRAF status early on, changing the course of treatment. Learn more about Deborah’s ...

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Blogs |
October 5, 2020

2020 Research Awards Announced

For more than 20 years, the MRF had advanced the field of melanoma science by supporting researchers studying a broad scientific agenda covering prevention, diagnosis, stag...

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Mar 19, 2026 ET

Ask the Expert: Discussing the Past, Present and Future of Cell-based Immune Treatments for Melanoma

Mar 28, 2026 ET

CommUNITY Fundraiser: Jam for Cam

Mar 28, 2026 ET

CommUNITY Fundraiser: Hope in Bloom Ball

Apr 06, 2026 ET

Together Against Melanoma: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient & Caregiver Symposium

Apr 17, 2026 ET - Apr 19, 2026

2026 Eyes on a Cure: Ocular Melanoma Patient & Caregiver Symposium

May 08, 2026 CT

CommUNITY Fundraiser: Stay Out of the Sun Run

May 09, 2026 ET

DC Miles for Melanoma 5K

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