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 DC event on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Yards Park at
7:30 AM ET.
WASHINGTON, April 27,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 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 DC event on Saturday,
May 11, 2024 at Yards Park at 7:30 AM
ET. Opening Ceremonies will start at 8:30 AM ET and our race will kick off promptly at
9:00 AM ET. We are excited to share
that IHeartMedia is our official media sponsor and our incredible
partners at DC United will also be joining us 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 DC melanoma community with a goal of raising
$110,000 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. Local Presenting Sponsor, QualDerm,
will be providing on-site and complimentary skin screenings on
event day!
The MRF team is thrilled to welcome a wide range of local
presenting and national sponsors to the DC event this May. The 2024
local sponsors include Bristol Myers
Squibb, Castle Biosciences, Champion Title, IHeartMedia,
Pfizer and Qualderm Partners. 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. To register for this
year's event, visit 2024 DC Miles for Melanoma. Regular rate
registration will close on Wednesday, May
8 at 11:59 pm ET.
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
NNishanian@melanoma.org
Media Contact
Nicole Nishanian, Melanoma
Research Foundation, 1 2028453854, nnishanian@melanoma.org,
melanoma.org
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