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March 25, 2025

Jam for Cam

Guest blog post by Luke Ferrara, melanoma advocate and Jam for Cam organizer: “Jam for Cam was founded in 2018 to honor the life and legacy of Cameron Fearon, a UGA s...

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Blogs |
March 21, 2025

A Weekend of Hope and Connection: MRF at Camp Bogg...

Last month the Melanoma Research Foundation’s (MRF) education team had the incredible opportunity to help plan a special weekend for pediatric melanoma patients and their...

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Press Release |
February 27, 2025

Bonnie Teng, PhD Joins the Melanoma Research Found...

Washington, DC (February 25, 2025) – The Melanoma Research Foundation, the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma, is excited to announce the appointment of...

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Blogs |
February 21, 2025

Caregiver Testimonial: Kristin Gendron

Guest blog post by Kristin Gendron, caregiver and advocate:  “During my mom’s battle with stage 4 melanoma, her strength really stood out. Cancer treatment of ...

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Blogs |
February 21, 2025

MRF Statement of Support for Research & Scienc...

We are aware of the many questions and concerns surrounding this Administration’s position on federal funding for scientific research. The Melanoma Research Foundation (M...

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Blogs |
February 12, 2025

Tom’s Legacy: A Life of Tenacity, Love and Hope ...

Guest blog post by Connie Kostelnik, wife to Tom Kostelnik and caregiver: “Tom was no stranger to hard work or perseverance. A scholar-athlete at heart, he played foo...

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Blogs |
January 29, 2025

Patient Testimonial: LaShelle Rabold 

Guest blog post by LaShelle Rabold, melanoma patient and advocate:  “I never had sunburns; I have my mother’s olive skin tone. I’m half Filipino and my complexio...

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Press Release |
January 24, 2025

The Melanoma Research Foundation Announces Rebrand...

Washington, DC (January 27, 2025) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF), the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma, is excited to announce the official ...

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Press Release |
January 23, 2025

The Melanoma Research Foundation to host the Miami...

Miami, FL (January 23, 2025) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the next event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K...

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Press Release |
January 9, 2025

MRF Welcomes Rebecca Hartman, MD, MPH, Michelle He...

Washington, DC (January 9, 2025) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors including,...

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Events |
December 5, 2024

The Melanoma Research Foundation to host the Fort ...

Fort Myers, FL (December 5, 2024) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the next event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K progr...

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Blogs |
December 3, 2024

A Four Month Odyssey – Etai David Gamliel

Etai David Gamliel  Metastatic Melanoma at Age 33: My Four Month Odyssey   Epigraph.  “Much is hidden from us, so much we simply don’t know. And the great and agoniz...

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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

Apr 19, 2026 PT

CommUNITY Fundraiser: 13th Annual Shoopy Scramble Charity Golf Tournament

Apr 25, 2026 ET

CommUNITY Fundraiser: SPF 5K – Shield, Prevent, Fight

May 08, 2026 CT

CommUNITY Fundraiser: Stay Out of the Sun Run

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