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Ocular Melanoma (OM) Warrior, Dr. Gregg Stracks, and his dedicated wife, Dr. Sara Selig, joined forces with The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) in the fall of 2011 to found the CURE OM initiative to improve the lives of people affected by ocular melanoma. Dr. Selig currently leads CURE OM-- working to support and accelerate the development of effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for ocular melanoma; improve the lives of people affected by ocular melanoma by creating systems and programs to provide education and support; and advocate for the ocular melanoma community.

💙 Celebrating Courage at the 25th Annual New York Gala!This Thursday, October 15, we’re proud to recognize Captain Jason...
10/13/2026

💙 Celebrating Courage at the 25th Annual New York Gala!

This Thursday, October 15, we’re proud to recognize Captain Jason Chambers, Sara Corrado and Lindsay Held as this year’s Courage Award honorees!

We’re especially honored to spotlight Sara Corrado, an ocular melanoma (OM) patient, whose journey shines a light on the strength and resilience of those navigating this rare form of melanoma. Her recognition is a powerful reminder of why we must continue raising awareness, advancing research and supporting patients and families affected by ocular melanoma.

Together, Jason, Sara and Lindsay represent the courage and determination at the heart of the melanoma community. Their stories remind us why we continue fighting for better treatments, greater awareness and a future without melanoma.

Join us at Guastavino’s this Thursday, explore our Silent Auction featuring incredible getaways and exclusive experiences or make a donation if you can’t attend in person. Every ticket, bid and gift helps advance critical melanoma research, education and advocacy—including progress for those affected by ocular melanoma: https://melanoma.org/2026NYCGala

Miami, let’s make some miles! 💙🏃‍♀️ Registration is officially OPEN for the Miami Miles for Melanoma 5K on Sunday, Febru...
10/12/2026

Miami, let’s make some miles! 💙🏃‍♀️ Registration is officially OPEN for the Miami Miles for Melanoma 5K on Sunday, February 7 at Zoo Miami! Start your 2027 on the move and join us for a morning filled with sunshine, community and purpose.

Early bird pricing is available now—register your ocular melanoma team today and save! Let’s bring the Miami community together and make every mile count: https://buff.ly/t6clY2X

Huge thank you to our Los Angeles ocular melanoma teams including Team Fe De Abuela for supporting our Miles for Melanom...
10/07/2026

Huge thank you to our Los Angeles ocular melanoma teams including Team Fe De Abuela for supporting our Miles for Melanoma 5K event! With your support, you helped raise over $26,600 for the ocular melanoma community! Great job and we can’t wait to see you in 2027!

Wishing our Los Angeles ocular melanoma community including Team Fe De Abuela, the best of luck tomorrow! Thank you for ...
10/03/2026

Wishing our Los Angeles ocular melanoma community including Team Fe De Abuela, the best of luck tomorrow! Thank you for all you have done to support our LA ocular melanoma community. Leave a comment and wish them the best of luck!

Fort Myers, the countdown is on! We’re just 2.5 months away from the Miles for Melanoma 5K on Saturday, December 12, and...
10/03/2026

Fort Myers, the countdown is on! We’re just 2.5 months away from the Miles for Melanoma 5K on Saturday, December 12, and we’re thrilled to welcome back Dermatology Solutions as our Local Presenting Sponsor!

Now is the perfect time to register, rally your community and start fundraising. Ocular melanoma supporters—be sure to form your team and invite your friends and family to join you! Let’s come together, make every mile count and help move the melanoma community closer to a cure: https://buff.ly/nA4u240

Regular-rate registration for the Seattle Miles for Melanoma 5K ends TONIGHT, October 1 at 11:59 PM PT! Join us this Sun...
10/01/2026

Regular-rate registration for the Seattle Miles for Melanoma 5K ends TONIGHT, October 1 at 11:59 PM PT! Join us this Sunday, October 4 at Marymoor Park for a powerful morning of community, remembrance, hope and impact as we come together to support the melanoma community.

We’re thrilled to welcome back Dr. Daniel Sugai as our event emcee! Register your ocular melanoma team today: https://buff.ly/atICBKr

Just TWO WEEKS until the 25th Annual New York Gala!Join us on Thursday, October 15 for an unforgettable evening celebrat...
09/30/2026

Just TWO WEEKS until the 25th Annual New York Gala!

Join us on Thursday, October 15 for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible people who continue to move the melanoma community forward.

We’re honored to recognize Miguel A. Materin, MD of Northwell Health Eye Institute, Northwell Health Cancer Institute, with the CURE OM Vision of Hope Award for his unwavering dedication to the ocular melanoma community through compassionate patient care, groundbreaking research and scientific leadership.

Help us celebrate Dr. Materin’s extraordinary impact and come together to fuel critical melanoma research and advance hope for the future. Secure your ticket today and be part of this inspiring milestone evening!

25 years of the New York Gala. 30 years of the MRF. One powerful community working toward a future without melanoma: melanoma.org/2026NYCGala

We were so grateful to be included in the Uveal Melanoma Patient and Caregiver Educational Symposium presented by the Me...
09/30/2026

We were so grateful to be included in the Uveal Melanoma Patient and Caregiver Educational Symposium presented by the Melanoma Research Institute of Excellence at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health.

The Symposium featured sessions from leading experts in the field and an impactful patient and caregiver story about their journey with uveal melanoma. The CURE OM Team connected with patients and caregivers and joined fellow patient advocacy groups to share how the MRF and CURE OM initiative supports the OM community through our many supportive programs.

We were also excited to share a sneak peek of our upcoming Eyes on a Cure patient symposium to be held in Denver from April 16-18.

Thank you to SKCC Jefferson for bringing this community together. Together, we are stronger.

On , we stand with everyone affected by ocular melanoma, a rare melanoma that impacts approximately 2,000 to 2,500 peop...
09/30/2026

On , we stand with everyone affected by ocular melanoma, a rare melanoma that impacts approximately 2,000 to 2,500 people in the US annually. While rare, its impact on patients and families is profound.

Through our CURE OM initiative and campaign, launched each November, the MRF is committed to advancing research, promoting early detection, providing trusted resources and building a supportive community for patients and caregivers.

Learn more about ocular melanoma resources and treatment options: https://buff.ly/QBXlBRw

In May, the MRF awarded 12 Resident/Fellow Awards – more than doubling its investment over the last year!These 1 year $1...
09/29/2026

In May, the MRF awarded 12 Resident/Fellow Awards – more than doubling its investment over the last year!

These 1 year $10,000 grants help advance research but also support the growing number of bright young people stay in the melanoma field.

Antonio Bechara Ghobril, MD of Wills Eye Hospital was awarded an OM Resident Fellow Award for his project entitled, "Vision Loss After Plaque Radiotherapy for Posterior Uveal Melanoma," funded in Memory of Blaine Bull.

Dr. Ghobril attended the 15th Annual CURE OM Global Science meeting and participated in the discussion on plaque radiotherapy treatment. He is pictured here alongside MRF Scientific Grants Coordinator, Will Dreyer, and MRF CEO, Kyleigh LiPira.

You can learn more about Dr. Ghobril's research via - https://melanoma.org/news-press/research-grant/antonio-bechara-ghobril/

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