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FEATURED | January 24, 2025

The Melanoma Research Foundation Announces Rebrand...

Washington, DC (January 27, 2025) – The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF), the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma, is excited to announce the official ...

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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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November 12, 2015

Guest Post: Dr. Sacks, Ocular Melanoma and Gratitu...

Ocular melanoma survivor Anne Marie Montijo reflects on the passing of Dr. Oliver Sacks and her own goal to live each day with a spirit of gratitude.

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October 30, 2015

#CUREOM Unite! – Thank You!

The results are in and #CUREOM Unite! was a tremendous success! Thank you to everyone who gave so generously to this campaign to further patient-centered ocular melanoma (O...

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October 27, 2015

FDA Approves Talimogene Laherparepvec (T-VEC) for ...

Today the FDA approved Amgen’s drug, Imlygic (Talimogene Laherparepvec or T-VEC), for the treatment of unresectable Stage IIIB, IIIC or IV metastatic melanoma, bringing a...

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October 6, 2015

Guest Post: Connie’s Story

Guest blogger Connie Popp shares her experience as an ocular melanoma caregiver, advocate and participant in Miles for Melanoma in support of the CURE OM Unite! campaign. 3 Minute Read

Apr 26, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025

Eyes on a Cure: Ocular Melanoma Patient & Caregiver Symposium

May 03, 2025

Miles for Melanoma Washington, DC

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Mela-No-More Golf Tournament

May 10, 2025

Miles for Melanoma New England, MA

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Stay Out of the Sun Run

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The Ohio State University Patient and Caregiver Symposium

May 17, 2025

Melanoma Clinic Walk

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