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DC Wings of Hope for Melanoma Gala on February 24, 2018 to Benefit the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF)

February 16, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DC Wings of Hope for Melanoma Gala on February 24, 2018 to Benefit the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) Washington, D.C. – DC Wings of Hope will host the 8th Annual Gala on February 24, 2018, to benefit the Melanoma Resear …



Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 13, 2018

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and for many people it is an opportunity to cherish the friends, partners, families and loved ones who are, were and forever will be tied to our hearts. Whether you prefer Valentine’s Day to be a b …



New Research Grant Recipient Announced

January 11, 2018

In 2016, the Melanoma Research Foundation Breakthrough Consortium (MRFBC) convened a meeting of its scientific advisors to assess the greatest areas of need in the current research landscape to guide its grant funding. Following a thorough examination, …



The MRF Announces Kyleigh LiPira as CEO

January 9, 2018

Today, the board of directors of the Melanoma Research Foundation announced Kyleigh LiPira, MBA as the MRF’s new Chief Executive Officer. LiPira was promoted from her position as Chief Development Officer. “Kyleigh is a dynamic, strategic l …



Make a Difference with Wayne and the MRF

December 19, 2017

Guest blog post by melanoma survivor and MRF volunteer advocate, Wayne Conners: Much of the time, people begin their melanoma stories something like this: “In March 2015, when my dermatologist called to tell me I had melanoma, I was stunned. My s …