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September 11, 2024

Why Research Matters – Shannon Sillimann

Hear more from Shannon Silliman, a pediatric melanoma survivor who was diagnosed when she was 13, as she expresses how research impacted her journey: During September, I of...

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September 11, 2024

Why Research Matters – Shannon Silliman

Hear more from Shannon Silliman, a pediatric melanoma survivor who was diagnosed when she was 13, as she expresses how research impacted her journey: During September, I of...

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September 11, 2024

Why Research Matters – Alexandra Dubinsky

Hear from Alexandra Dubinsky, a 2024 Medical student grant recipient from Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation as she expresses the importance of research for...

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September 3, 2024

Ian Michael Crumm to emcee the 2024 New York Miles...

New York, NY (September 3, 2024) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the next event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K progra...

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September 3, 2024

The Melanoma Research Foundation to host the 2024 ...

Morristown, NJ (September 3, 2024) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the next event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K prog...

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August 28, 2024

Jam for Cam – Community. Awareness. Music.

Guest blog post by Ethan Suda, melanoma advocate and host of Jam for Cam: In the fall of 2018, Jam for Cam was born out of love and remembrance for Cameron Fearon, a vibran...

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August 28, 2024

Run from the Sun

Guest blog post by Marilynn Eiken, melanoma advocate and host of annual Run from the Sun 5k/Youth 1mile Run:  “Run from the Sun started in 2015 after my husband Tye ...

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August 28, 2024

Robert J. Miller Oyster Fest

Guest blog post by Grace Miller, melanoma advocate and host of annual Robert J. Miller Oyster Fest:  The Robert J. Miller Oyster Fest is an annual event held in Maplewood,...

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August 26, 2024

New York Gala Volunteer Highlight – Susan Re...

Guest blog post by Susan Reynolds, New York Gala Auction Co-Chair, Volunteer Chair, Advocate and MRF Supporter:  “Michael stood on the top step of the ladder careful...

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August 22, 2024

OM Patient Story: Harold

I was diagnosed with a freckle or Nevus in my left eye by my optometrist in the fall of 2004.  I had no idea what to expect.  I went to a retina specialist in Denver imme...

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August 22, 2024

Teddi Mellencamp Headlines the Melanoma Research F...

TV Personality, Wellness Coach, Co-host of “Two Ts in a Pod” podcast, 2023 #GetNaked Spokesperson and Melanoma Patient Poised to Emcee Event Honoring the Melanoma Commu...

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August 21, 2024

Jason Sessions Shares his Donor Story ahead of #Ge...

Guest blog post by Jason Sessions, melanoma survivor, advocate and MRF supporter: “I would like to share with you a little story about my life and battle with melanom...

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Mar 19, 2026 ET

Ask the Expert: Discussing the Past, Present and Future of Cell-based Immune Treatments for Melanoma

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

May 08, 2026 CT

CommUNITY Fundraiser: Stay Out of the Sun Run

May 09, 2026 ET

DC Miles for Melanoma 5K

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