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Melanoma Foundation New EnglandPrevention ▪ Early Detection ▪ Support
Combat the rising rate of melanoma and melanoma deaths
Provide educational programs targeting the prevention and early detection of skin cancer and melanoma
Assist patients and their caregivers struggling with melanoma
Our Mission:
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ProgramsEducation and Prevention Teens
Your Skin Is In Teens on Tanning Forum Teen Advisory Council
Parents No Sun for Babies
Community Health Fairs Skin Cancer Screenings Sun Awareness Day
at Fenway Park
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Programs
Education and Prevention Melanoma Symposiums Spring & Fall Melanoma Symposium Yale Cancer Center Skin Cancer Detection for PCPs
and Healthcare Professionals
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ProgramsLegislation Advocacy Tanning Bed Legislation in all New England States
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ProgramsSupport Support Groups for Patients and
Care Givers On-Site and Telephonic
Billy’s Buddies One-On-One Patient Advocacy and Support Program
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ProgramsYour Skin Is In No Tanning Pledge Program and Contest Winner of AAD Gold Triangle Award 2009 Spokesperson Kelli Pedroia Train Young Survivors as Advocates
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ProgramsYour Skin Is In High Schools - Over 3 Years 175 High Schools Participated 14,000 Students Took the Pledge Program Reached 28,000 Students
Colleges – Year One 10 Colleges Participated 1,600 Students Took the Pledge Program Reached 95,000 Students
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Public Service AnnouncementTanning Is Out, Your Skin Is In
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Next Steps Develop Tanning Bed Materials for
Pediatrician’s Offices Training Survivors as Advocates
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