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The Melanoma Research Foundation to host the 2024 New Jersey Miles for Melanoma 5K
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 program, bringing together local melanoma patients, supporters, care partners and thrivers. This year we will be hosting our annual New Jersey event on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Ginty Field Park at 7:30 AM ET.
We are thrilled to announce that Mike Anthony, Radio Host on WDHA 105.5, will be our emcee at this year’s New Jersey event! Mike is all about having fun each afternoon. He brings you concert tickets, some fun trivia and of course the best bands!
The 5K walk/run will bring together the New Jersey melanoma community with a goal of raising $50,000 in support of critical melanoma research.
In addition to raising essential funds to support melanoma research, this event helps elevate public awareness around early detection and prevention of cutaneous melanoma and educate about rare melanoma subtypes. The Miles for Melanoma program also highlights the importance of sun safety and scheduling annual dermatological skin checks.
The MRF team is thrilled to welcome a wide range of local presenting and national sponsors to the New Jersey event this September. Our Local Sponsors include Elta MD, Merck, Novartis and TiZo. Our 2024 National Sponsor is National Prevention Partner Neutrogena.
All in-person and registered participants will receive our 2024 Miles for Melanoma UPF50+ Cabana Life shirt and the first 100 registered participants to check-in will receive a Coolibar hat. To register for this year’s event, click here. Regular rate registration will close on Thursday, September 12th at 11:59 pm ET.
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About the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF)
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma. Committed to the support of medical research to develop effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma, the MRF also educates patients and physicians about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous melanoma and the melanoma rare subtypes. The MRF is a dedicated advocate for the melanoma community, helping to raise awareness of this disease and the need for a cure.
The MRF’s website is the premier source for melanoma information seekers. More information is available at www.melanoma.org. Find the MRF on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.
Media Contact
Nicole Nishanian
Miles for Melanoma Development Officer