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NJ MILES FOR MELANOMA Cure the Beast!
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Melanoma research foundation melanoma research foundation-920

Feb 10, 2017

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NJ MILES FOR MELANOMA

Cure the Beast!

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After being diagnosed in 2007 with stage 3 Melanoma, I knew I wanted to help others anyway I could. After a

year of treatment I became an MRF volunteer.

I am thankful to my family and friends who contribute their time and efforts to speed the cure for this deadly cancer.

We formed a team to raise money and awareness of this deadly disease.

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New Jersey Miles for Melanoma Run-Walk was held at the Township of Morris.

My group “Team Turner” along with other volunteers helped MRF to raise over $60,000 for Melanoma Research.

My group has volunteered the past five years to this event. We have formed an online donation page and held a tricky tray at the end of the run to raise more money.

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NJ Miles for Melanoma 5k Run/Walk is a community fundraising event that supports the critical research for viable melanoma treatments so desperately in need. 

Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer because it can spread to lymph nodes and distant organs.

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My team continues to volunteer for MRF throughout the year by getting donations from area businesses and friends to use at the tricky tray held at the end of the race. Thanks so much to my dermatologist, Dr. Joseph Masessa, for your generous donation and for providing free skin screenings at the event.

North Jersey Dermatology provided free skin screenings on-site as well as other educational opportunities regarding sun safety and melanoma prevention.

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What would we do if we won the money?

The money would be used to continue medical research to find effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma.

By winning this money our team, along with MRF, could continue to make a difference in the lives of others.