Marathon in Memory

Please join me in the fight against Melanoma in memory of our friend, Ian MacDonald. On October 22, 2006 I will be running the Chicago Marathon and raising money for the Melanoma Research Foundation as a tribute to Ian's life. Please contribute to the Melanoma Research Foundation in any way you can. I also encourage you to post comments, favorite memories, and thoughts. Enjoy this tribute and thanks for viewing!

Thursday, May 25, 2006

The Melanoma Research Foundation

The Mission
  • 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 awareness of this disease and the need for a cure.
Facts about Melanoma
  • Melanoma is in epidemic growth with a 3% rise in cases per year
  • Melanoma is the fastest growing cancer currently in USA and worldwide
  • Melanoma accounts for 5% of all skin cancers and 71% of all skin cancer deaths
  • Melanoma currently ranks 8th on the NCI Research Funding for Cancer list
information from www.melanoma.org

1 Comments:

Blogger denise said...

Hi Mollie,
This is brilliant! Thank you so very much for thinking of Ian!!! It brings tears to my eyes and I hope that you have lots of wonderful support.
Lots of love,
Denise

12:15 PM  

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