“The Foundation is completely funded by the community it serves and many times those donors are directly and tragically impacted by the disease. They are patients, their loved ones and friends who are seeking better treatment options and, one day, a cure for melanoma and its various forms. We are grateful to our village of supporters who partner with us and advocate for the entire melanoma community whether by funding research, speaking to their lawmakers or by sharing their own story to inspire and uplift others.” “Since joining the MRF Board as a patient/ survivor, I have remained steadfast in my commitment to enhancing our research investment and applying a patient-centric approach to our programming and services that best meets our community’s needs. In late 2023, we launched our ‘Legacy of Progress’ Endowment solely to fund future research growth and treatment opportunities. As a Founding ‘Legacy of Progress’ Member, I am pleased with the overwhelming response of our community’s commitment to funding research (50% of goal achieved), knowing it contributes directly to finding a cure. Our future of finding a cure not only relies on research but in listening to patients/ advocates/constituents to better address education around prevention of this disease, as a priority for the Foundation. Our commitment for the future is stronger than ever to achieve a world where melanoma no longer exists.”
Kyleigh LiPira Chief Executive Officer
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) was founded in 1996 by Diana Ashby, a melanoma patient who was frustrated by the lack of treatment options and support resources available at the time. Diana’s vision was to give melanoma patients and caregivers a reason for hope. Twenty-eight years later, her legacy lives on as the MRF has grown into the largest independent organization devoted to all types of melanoma, funding more than $26 million in life-saving research and offering a powerful voice for the 1.4 million Americans living with melanoma.
Douglas Brodman Board Chair
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