Research. Educate. Advocate.

To support medical RESEARCH for finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma. To EDUCATE patients and physicians about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of melanoma. To act as an ADVOCATE for the melanoma community to raise the awareness of this disease and the need for a cure. Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is the largest independent, national organization devoted to melanoma in the United States. Committed to the support of medical research in finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma.

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“Sun protection doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive – it needs to be consistent. Small changes in your daily routine can make a big impact. So keep it simple, but do it forever!”

- PaleGirl

“I haven’t gotten sunburned once since I follow my Mom’s great genius.  Funny, right? Funny, but true.”


-Willa, age 7