Miles for Melanoma
WHAT IS MILES FOR MELANOMA?
Miles for Melanoma is a series of events that allow participants to support the Melanoma Research Foundation and raise funds for melanoma research by taking part in any athletic activity they choose. Miles for Melanoma events take place across the United States and are hosted by many generous volunteers.
Funds raised by Miles for Melanoma runners, cyclists, swimmers, walkers, skiers – and even kayakers! – fuel the melanoma research that’s zeroing in on the important breakthroughs people fighting melanoma so desperately need.
You may not be a doctor or a researcher, but you don’t need a Ph.D. to join organize a Miles for Melanoma event in your area. It’s easy – simply run, bike, swim or even kayak your way toward funding the next treatment breakthrough!
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
There are four ways you can be a part of Miles for Melanoma:
- Register for the many Miles for Melanoma 5K Run/Walk events around the country (or find an event in your area by visiting our events calendar.)
- Fundraise for Miles for Melanoma at the Individual Event of your choice
- Join the TEAMM4M marathon training program
- Register for one or more Ironman Events and raise money for Miles for Melanoma
WHY JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST MELANOMA?
- Melanoma is the fastest-growing cancer in the world, especially in people under 35 and among young women.
- Every year, approximately 70,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with melanoma, and almost 9,000 patients succumb to the disease.
- In the United States, someone is diagnosed with melanoma every eight minutes; every hour, someone dies from the disease.
You can be part of the next discovery — one that will help people with melanoma live longer, better lives. Register for Miles for Melanoma today!
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