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 Cleveland event on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Edgewater Park at
7:30 AM ET.
CLEVELAND, July 19,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 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 Cleveland
event on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at
Edgewater Park at 7:30 AM ET. We are
thrilled to announce that Mark Nolan
will be returning to emcee our event and will kick off opening
ceremonies at 8:30 AM ET and our race
will kick off promptly at 9:00 AM ET.
Mark Nolan currently resides in the
Cleveland area and is the host of
"The Mark Nolan Show" which broadcasts weekdays 5am – 10am. Mark's
presence on the air and his ability to create and convey discussion
on numerous topics of interest strongly connects with
listeners.
We are excited to share that Apex Skin will be our Local
Presenting Sponsor and Cleveland Apparel Partner this year! Our
Signature Event Sponsor Case Comprehensive Cancer Center and Impact
Sponsor, Cleveland Clinic will both 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 Cleveland melanoma
community with a goal of raising $120,000 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 Cleveland event this August. Our Local
Presenting Sponsor and Cleveland Apparel Partner is Apex Skin. Our
Signature Event Sponsor is Case Western
Reserve University. Our Impact Sponsors include Angie Fowler
Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic,
Metro Health and Parker Hannifin.
Our Hope Sponsors include Castle Biosciences, KMSH, La Roche Posay
and North Star Advisory Group. Our Strength Sponsor is Michael C. Pophal. Our Community Sponsors
include CeraVe, Everything Beauty, Groundworks, Meijer and OHG
Design. Our Local National Sponsors include Novartis and Pfizer.
Our 2024 National Sponsor and Prevention Partner is Neutrogena.
All in-person and registered participants will receive our 2024
Miles for Melanoma UPF50+ Co-Branded Cabana Life and Apex Skin
shirt. To register for this year's event, click here. Regular rate
registration will close on Thursday, August
1 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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