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The Melanoma Research Foundation to host the Twin Cities Miles for Melanoma 5K
Twin Cities, MN (August 1, 2024) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce one of the next events 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 Twin Cities event on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Lake Phalen Park at 7:30 AM CT. We are thrilled to announce that Wren Clair will be returning to emcee our event and will kick off opening ceremonies at 8:30 AM CT and our race will kick off promptly at 9:00 AM CT. Wren began her career in Broadcast Meteorology in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, and she’s excited to be back in the Upper Midwest forecasting in the Great Lakes region! Wren is currently the M-F Evening Meteorologist for 5 Eyewitness News.
We are excited to share that Local Presenting Sponsor, QualDerm Partners, will be hosting on-site and complimentary skin screenings on event day! Make sure to swing by our sponsors’ tables and check out the awesome freebies they’ll be giving away!
The 5K walk/run will bring together the Twin Cities melanoma community with a goal of raising $48,000 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 Twin Cities event this August. The 2024 local sponsors include Allina Health, Castle Biosciences, Dermatology Specialists, Forefront Dermatology, Minnesota Oncology, Novartis and QualDerm Partners. Our 2024 National Sponsor and Prevention Partner is Neutrogena.
All in-person and registered participants will receive our 2024 Miles for Melanoma UPF50+ Cabana Life shirt. To register for this year’s event, click here. Regular rate registration will close on Wednesday, August 14 at 11:59 pm CT.
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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