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June 30, 2025

Christy Luth Andrisen, Longstanding Member of the ...

“Dad loved spending time with his family. He cherished being together, from spontaneous dinner gatherings to afternoon visits, to holidays and birthday celebrations. He w...

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June 25, 2025

Miss Illinois Teen USA Emcees Chicago Miles for Me...

The Melanoma Research Foundation Launches its Annual Chicago 5K Fundraiser with a Goal of $100,000 in Support of its Mission  Chicago, IL (June 25, 2025) – The M...

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June 23, 2025

Melissa Kultgen’s Melanoma Story

Guest blog post by Melissa Kultgen, Melanoma Survivor and Advocate: As a cheerleader, Melissa Kultgen grew up in “toxic tan culture” and was bullied for having such pal...

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June 13, 2025

Mika’s Story: Staying Postive and Proactive

I was diagnosed with Melanoma in February 2025. Here is my story …  I have always been a lover of the sun … and said I am solar powered several times. I grew u...

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June 13, 2025

2025 ASCO Annual Meeting: Uveal Melanoma Update

The 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting was held from May 30 to June 3. This world’s largest clinical cancer research conference brought toge...

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June 13, 2025

2025 ASCO Annual Meeting Recap

The 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting was held from May 30 to June 3. This world’s largest clinical cancer research conference brought toge...

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Press Release |
May 27, 2025

The Melanoma Research Foundation to host the Denve...

Denver, CO (May 27, 2025) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the next event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K program, brin...

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May 14, 2025

Amy Nichole’s Melanoma Journey: From Scar to...

Hi, I’m Amy Nichole, a portrait and landscape photographer, content creator for our travel page Adventure Our Life, and proud dog mom to my sweet girl, Roxy. While I’m ...

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May 13, 2025

Kora Kane’s Journey With Melanoma at 23

Guest blog post by Kora Kane, Melanoma Patient:  I was 23, just a year out of college. My biggest goals consisted of very early twenties ideas: to buy an apartment and...

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May 9, 2025

Event Recap: Eyes on a Cure – Ocular Melanom...

Date: April 25-27, 2025 Location: InterContinental Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio  Overview  The 14th Annual Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) Eyes on a Cur...

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May 7, 2025

Melanoma Research Updates Presented at 2025 Americ...

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) held its annual conference at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago from April 25 to 30, 2025.  The event brough...

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May 5, 2025

Coolibar Teams Up with Actress, TV Host and Former...

Miami, FL – (May 1, 2025) – Coolibar, the world’s leading UPF 50+ sun protection apparel brand, has partnered with skin cancer survivor and advocate Dayanara Torres a...

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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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