Purple Promise

05/20/2026

Sign up today! We can’t wait to see you all there 🏃‍♀️💜🏃

💜 Run for Something Bigger Than the Finish Line 💜

The South End Shuffle 5K & 1 Mile Run proudly supports the Purple Promise Foundation to End Melanoma, an organization dedicated to raising awareness, supporting research, and advancing the fight against melanoma.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting more than one million Americans each year. Melanoma makes up a small percentage of cases but is the deadliest form of skin cancer.

That’s why this race matters.

Every runner, walker, sponsor, and volunteer helps support education, research, and prevention efforts so fewer families have to face this disease.

🏃 Run. Walk. Shuffle. Make an impact.
📅 September 12

Presented By: Skufca Law Wooden Robot Brewery Beacon Partners

📸: Stephen Dey Signature Portraits

🎟 Register today: southendshuffle5k.com

05/12/2026

We are so grateful to Jack Benonis for his hard work to ensure that sunscreen is available for all students at Charlotte Latin!

05/07/2026

To our friends and family who came out to help celebrate our 13th annual Light the Night Purple event this week, to our community who donated for our raffle and silent auction, and to everyone who helped make the night magical, THANK YOU!

05/06/2026

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Last night, we were proud to join the Purple Promise Foundation to End Melanoma for their annual Light the Night Purple event 💜 In honor of May being Melanoma Awareness Month, we’re reminded how important it is to support organizations making a real impact through advancing research and spreading awareness about sun protection.

We’re honored to stand alongside such an incredible local organization making a difference in our community and beyond.

05/05/2026

melanoma prevention happens in more than one way? This , it’s important to focus on both reducing your risk and catching melanoma early—when it’s most treatable.

Primary prevention is all about stopping melanoma before it starts:
• Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily
• Seek shade during peak UV hours
• Avoid tanning beds
• Wear UPF or protective clothing

Secondary prevention focuses on early detection:
• Perform monthly self-skin checks
• Schedule annual full-body exams with a dermatologist
• Keep an eye out for any new or changing spots

The campaign is a reminder that awareness is the first step toward prevention. Learn more: https://buff.ly/GW3Ei0u

05/04/2026

Just over 24 hours until we get to celebrate Melanoma Awareness Month everyone!

05/01/2026

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. When caught early, skin cancer is highly treatable. If you have questions about how to find skin cancer early or how to reduce your risk of getting skin cancer, your dermatologist can help.

04/30/2026

Less than a week away from our annual Light the Night Purple. Get your RSVP in, buy your raffle tickets, and get ready to kick off with all of us in Uptown

04/29/2026

Dr. Michelle Henry, dermatologist and a board member at the Melanoma Research Foundation, sits down with TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie to break down what you need to know about skin safety from the sun. She shares the most effective sunscreens to use, how often you need to reapply, how to check your sk...

04/28/2026

When it comes to sunscreen not all are created equal. As the days get warmer and we all head outdoors, make sure to know what you are using to protect yourself