PATIENT OUTREACH/SUPPORT BY EMAIL, HELPLINE OR FORUM:   People from around the world contact us for advice.  Whether low risk, or serious disease, we guide melanoma patients and their loved ones and offer ongoing support.  We help them understand their pathology, what clinical trials are available and even how to get the best palliative care.  Many agencies, including CancerCare, the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society refer people to our hotline and we welcome referrals from all sources. We also provide lodging and flights to clinical trials. Our forum has thousands of participating members who create a safe and supportive environment for melanoma patients and their loved ones.  The forum is moderated for accuracy.

SAFE FROM THE SUN WALK AND RUN:  Now being held at Villanova University annually in April.   Along with a walkathon and 5k Race, we hold an extensive health expo and free skin cancer screenings for all participants, sponsors and their families. This is the largest melanoma awarness event in the world and honors/remembers melanoma patients.

EARLY DETECTION: Drastically increases the cure rate for melanoma! Teaching skin self-examination and sun safety to the public in all venues is our goal to have an even greater impact on mortality rates.  We can teach you in two minutes! 

PROM PLEDGE:  This program allows MIF to educates students about  the dangers of tanning salons and the importance of self-examination. The signature program of this campaign is the "Save Your Skin Prom Pledge." Female students are asked to sign a contract committing to stay away from tanning salons in preparation for the prom. Once their parents have also signed the contract, it is exchanged for a donated certificate from a local salon for a prom related service (i.e. up-dp, manicure, etc).

SAFE FROM THE SUN SEED TEAMS: The SEED (Support through Education, Events & Development SM) Team Program allows volunteers nationwide to bring melanoma awareness to their hometowns. Working in close partnership with MIF, these volunteers host fundraising events, show early detection instructional videos and distribute informational materials throughout their communities.