Donor Support and Events
Galas
In 2024, two galas raised over $1.3 million to support melanoma research, education and advocacy while celebrating an incredible lineup of honorees. Funds raised at the New York Gala’s live fund-a-grant were dedicated to funding the MRF’s fourth-ever pediatric research grant.
Teddi Mellencamp
13th Annual Denver Gala featuring emcee Mike Nelson
SEPT. 19TH Honorees
• C ompassionate Care Award — Lisa Twining, BSN, RN • Corporate Responsibility Award — Bristol Myers Squibb • Humanitarian Award — Robert Breeze, MD • Courage Awards — Kelly Gallagher-Abbott, David A. Henry and Nancy Nelson (posthumous), accepted on her behalf by brother Mike Nelson
EltaMD Guests and MRF CEO Kyleigh LiPira
23rd Annual New York Gala featuring emcee Teddi Mellencamp OCT. 24TH Funds raised will support a pediatric melanoma Established Investigator Award in 2025. Honorees • Compassionate Care Award — Julie Russak, MD, FAAD • Humanitarian Award — Daniel Coit, MD, FACS • Influencer Award — Ian Michael Crumm • Courage Awards — Raheem Mostert and Marit Peterson
Dr. Stephen Ho, David A. Henry, Kelly Gallagher-Abbott and Mike Nelson
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