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Galas In 2025, our galas came together to raise over $1.5 million in support of melanoma research, with each dollar driven by courage, compassion and an unwavering commitment to saving lives. Alongside honoring remarkable physicians and patients whose stories inspire us all, these funds are fueling critical breakthroughs. Proceeds from the Denver Gala are advancing Dr. Mona Foth’s groundbreaking research on acral and mucosal melanoma at the University of Utah, while the New York Gala is empowering Dr. Craig Ceol’s work at UMass Chan Medical School to uncover new treatment options for patients facing immunotherapy-resistant melanoma. Captain Jason Chambers
14th Annual Denver Gala featuring emcee Jacquie Palisi SEPTEMBER 18 Honorees • Corporate Leadership Award — Iovance Biotherapeutics • Excellence in Prevention Award — Lori A. Crane, PhD, MPH • Humanitarian Award — Martin McCarter, MD • Courage Awards — Jennifer Melahn (Cutaneous Melanoma Survivor), T. Clarke Octigan (Ocular Melanoma Patient) and Terry Tucker (Acral Melanoma Patient)
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Dr. Samer Jaber alongside guests
24th Annual New York Gala featuring emcee Captain Jason Chambers
OCTOBER 30 Honorees
• CURE OM Vision of Hope Award — Tate Edwards Kirk, MD • Corporate Leadership Award — Delcath Systems, Inc. • Influencer Award — Sherene Idriss, MD • Compassionate Care Award — Kathy Madden, MSN, FNP-BC, AOCNP, APHN • Courage Awards — Dr. Allie Dashow (Ocular Melanoma Survivor), Jimmy Hexter (Mucosal Melanoma Patient) and Amy Lipin (Acral Melanoma Patient)
Amy Lipin
“If we can keep the funding going for these scientists, there's so many breakthroughs.” — Amy Lipin, New York Gala Courage Award Honoree
T. Clarke Octigan, Jacquie Palisi and Jennifer Melahn
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