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#GetNaked: MRF Staff Has Skin in the Game

May 3, 2021

Just when my life was taking off, I had to hand it over to an oncologist. My name is Cassie and I am the Senior Advocacy Officer at the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF). In 2011 at the age of 32, I was diagnosed with advanced melanoma.    As a child …



The Melanoma Research Foundation and Dayanara Torres Want You to #GetNaked!

October 1, 2020

Washington, DC – October 1, 2020 – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is proud to welcome Dayanara Torres as the newest spokesperson and featured model in its award-winning #GetNaked melanoma awareness campaign. In addition to being a globally reco …



Meet the Doctor: Dr. Vernon Sondak

August 31, 2020

Meet Dr. Vernon Sondak! This year the MRF is excited to have Dr. Sondak participate in our 2020 Virtual Pediatric Melanoma Summit from September 21-25, 2020 to help spread awareness about pediatric melanoma. Get to know more about him below!  Dr. Sonda …



Meet the Honoree: Dr. Stephanie Frankel

July 9, 2020

Meet Dr. Stephanie Frankel! This year the MRF is honoring Dr. Frankel with the Humanitarian Award at our 2020 Denver Virtual Gala on August 6th! Get to know more about her below!  After growing up in Denver, Dr. Frankel attended Yale University where s …



COVID-19 Update

March 18, 2020

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 Research Foundation (MRF) will ensure our work continues with as little disruptio …