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November 13, 2014

Update: Maloney PRCRP Letter Submitted to House Ap...

In September, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), a vocal advocate for federal melanoma research funding, drafted a letter asking the House of Representatives Committee o...

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Events |
October 29, 2014

Kevin Nealon to Host Third Annual Celebrity Golf C...

Actor Kevin Nealon hosts the annual Celebrity Golf Classic to raise melanoma awareness and research funding.

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Blogs |
October 16, 2014

Kevin Nealon, Melanoma & the Morning News

Kevin Nealon appeared live on Los Angeles’ KTLA 5 Morning Show and made a plug for the MRF’s Celebrity Golf Classic.

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Blogs |
September 29, 2014

Call to Action: Urge Congress to Increase Funding ...

Bring your voice to the table! Your help now can secure millions of dollars for melanoma research! In March, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), a vocal advocate for fede...

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September 17, 2014

Senate Unanimously Approves Sunscreen Innovation A...

The Melanoma Research Foundation Applauds the Senate for Unanimous Approval of Sunscreen Innovation Act Act Will Expedite FDA Review of New Sunscreen Filters, Providing Con...

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Press Release |
September 17, 2014

Miles for Melanoma on Good Day Columbus

The MRF's Jena Dickman, Miles for Melanoma Event Coordinator, appeared on Good Day Columbus on September 18 to educate viewers about melanoma and share details about th...

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Events |
September 1, 2014

Study: Biology of advanced uveal melanoma and next...

Each year, the MRF’s CURE OM initiative hosts two international scientific meetings.

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Press Release |
August 29, 2014

FDA Approves Pembrolizumab for Advanced Melanoma

Statement from Tim Turnham, Executive Director, Melanoma Research Foundation   Today the FDA approved Keytruda (pembrolizumab), a new treatment for advanced melan...

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Blogs |
August 28, 2014

The MRF Announces 2014 Research Grant Recipients

The MRF is pleased to announce its 2014 melanoma research grant awardees!

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Blogs |
August 27, 2014

Senate Request for Comments RE: the Sunscreen Inno...

The Senate is seeking public comments regarding the Sunscreen Innovation Act. Comments are due by COB Friday, August 29th, 2014.

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Melanoma News |
July 31, 2014

It Takes a Village – the Surgeon GeneralR...

Your voice is needed now more than ever before.

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Blogs |
July 30, 2014

USA Today: “Surgeon general: Stop tanning an...

USA Today reporter Kim Painter wrote about the Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer. In her article, titled "Surgeon General: Stop tanning and s...

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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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