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FEATURED | May 1, 2025

Why I’m Getting Naked for Skin Health 

Guest blog post by Ian Michael Crumm, Celebrity Esthetician, Podcast Host, Key Opinion Leader, Melanoma Advocate and 2025 #GetNaked Spokesperson: Some moments stick with yo...

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July 16, 2018

Finding a Support Network: The MRF Lifeline

Most of us have had our struggles attempting to navigate the world of medicine. From working to make sure you meet with the right doctor to trying to understand the informa...

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December 19, 2017

2017 Miles for Melanoma Top Fundraisers

As we cross the finish line for the 2017 season, the MRF's Miles for Melanoma team is reminded of the wonderful memories, powerful experiences and dedicated individuals...

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August 3, 2017

FDA Expands Approval of Ipilimumab For Pediatric M...

Last week the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded approval of Yervoy (ipilimumab) to include pediatric patients ages 12 years and older with unresecta...

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May 8, 2017

In Faith’s Words: Connecting with the OM Com...

My name is Faith Hauss and in February of 2015 I was diagnosed with ocular melanoma in my left eye at the age of 42. As compared to other forms of cancer, and even the more...

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October 20, 2016

In Wayne’s Words: Advocating as a Team

I’m Wayne Conners, and my wife Missy Rand and I live in the Washington DC area, where we both work in the not-for-profit arena. Both of us believe in the value of vol...

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September 27, 2016

Meet Dr. David Abrutyn, Melanoma Survivor and MRF ...

Twelve years ago, Dr. David Abrutyn's wife, Danielle, noticed a mole on the back of his leg. He was initially assured by a dermatologist that it was benign and could ju...

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August 24, 2016

Summer’s Story: The Need for an OM Patient R...

Summer shares her ocular melanoma story and why she joined the #CUREOM Unite! campaign to support the development of a national ocular melanoma patient registry.

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July 27, 2016

MRF & the Vice President’s Cancer Moons...

Last month I was invited to participate in a summit meeting for Vice President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot program, the aim of which is to achieve 10 years of progress in...

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July 15, 2016

Meet Kayla, 9, Miles for Melanoma Denver’s T...

Each year, Kayla Jensen, 9, looks forward to the trip she and her family make from Lewistown, Montana, to Denver, Colorado, for the annual Miles for Melanoma 5k run/walk. T...

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April 20, 2016

Actor Jason George Leads Fight Against Melanoma at...

Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA, April 2016 – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) today announced it is partnering with world-renowned actor and long-time melan...

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March 17, 2016

In Amy’s Words: Despicable Melanoma – ...

Six years ago I noticed a dark line in my finger nail that continued to worsen over the course of the year. After my nail started lifting from the nail bed, I went to see m...

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November 30, 2015

Sheila – #GivingTuesday 2015

#GivingTuesday is TOMORROW! Join Sheila in Supporting the MRF.   #GivingTuesday is in less than 24 hours! Your tax-deductible gift received on #GivingTuesday will help...

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May 17, 2025

Mayo Clinic Patient and Caregiver Symposium

May 17, 2025

Melanoma Clinic Walk

May 20, 2025

Ask the Expert: Understanding Melanoma: Risk Factors, Screening Data and Sun Safety Best Practices

May 30, 2025 - Jun 03, 2025

ASCO

Jun 14, 2025

Miles for Melanoma Denver, CO

Sep 18, 2025

MRF Annual Gala – Denver

Oct 16, 2025

MRF Signature Event – #GetNakedJax

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