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Miles for Melanoma
“My husband James bravely battled melanoma for four years, enduring multiple rounds of treatments, surgeries and radiation while facing the disease with quiet strength and grace. He chose to live as James, not as a cancer patient, and never allowed the disease to define him. When his cancer took a devastating turn, a promising new drug became available, but it was heartbreakingly too late for him to try. I share James’s story [through Miles for Melanoma] to honor his life and to raise awareness and support for melanoma research, in the hope that others will have more options, more time and be spared the pain, loss and suffering our family experienced.”
17 Cities
7,310 Participants
414 Teams
“[I participate in Miles for Melanoma because] the MRF is deeply important to me because it supports families and individuals facing melanoma with resources, hope and community. Having stage 4 metastatic melanoma, I know how vital it is to feel understood, supported and not alone. The MRF’s mission goes far beyond treatment — it brings comfort, awareness and real help to those navigating the hardest chapter of their lives!” — Jennifer Frederick of Team Frederick, Cleveland Miles
“I participate in Miles for Melanoma because I am so grateful for the MRF and their work that helped save my life. I had a stage 1 melanoma removed from my thigh when I was 28. It returned the year I turned 50, making itself known in a nearby lymph node that became enlarged. Stage 3B. Because of immunotherapy, I recently reached the two-year mark with no
— Mary Forni from Team Vincero in memory of James Forni, San Francisco Miles
evidence of disease. The Miles for Melanoma 5K provides me the opportunity to give back!” — Jen Powell of Team Jen-uinely Grateful, DC Miles
Raised in 2025 $1,365,753+
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