CURE Ocular Melanoma

07/22/2025

HUGE thank you to our Chicago ocular melanoma team/teams including Team Wrobel’s Walkers for supporting our 2025 Chicago Miles for Melanoma 5K event! Together you raised over $86,707 for the melanoma community. Great job and we can’t wait to see you in 2026!

It’s not too late to make an impact—donate today and help Chicago hit their goal: https://buff.ly/y7XQTVy

07/22/2025

On , we honor the strength of patients facing brain related complications like leptomeningeal disease (LMD) and reaffirm our commitment to supporting them every step of the way.

Leptomeningeal disease (LMD) is a rare complication of melanoma that can impact the brain and spinal cord, but there is hope.

In partnership with the American Brain Tumor Association, we’re working to raise awareness and provide trusted information for patients and caregivers navigating this diagnosis.

Patients today have access to advanced treatments that offer hope, relief and support.

Explore and share our new fact sheet to help educate and empower the melanoma community:

• English:http://melanoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/LMD-Fact-Sheet-FINAL.pdf
• Spanish:http://melanoma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/LMD-Fact-Sheet-FINAL_es-NT.pdf

Together, we can ensure no patient faces this journey alone.

07/21/2025

San Diego, it's time to lace up and make a difference!️ Registration is now open for the 2025 San Diego Miles for Melanoma 5K—happening Saturday, October 18 at the beautiful De Anza Cove Park. Don’t miss your chance to support the melanoma community and enjoy an inspiring day by the bay. Snag early bird rates now before they’re gone and register your ocular melanoma team! https://buff.ly/FrtgqO4

07/21/2025

Join us tomorrow!
Whether you're an OM patient, caregiver or advocate, tomorrow’s Ask the Expert webinar is designed for you.

At the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting, OM researchers and clinicians shared promising research updates that could lead to real progress and more treatment options.

Join us on Tuesday, July 22 at 7 PM ET as Dr. Inderjit Mehmi breaks down key findings from to help you stay informed and empowered in your care.

The session will be recorded and available on our YouTube, if you’re unable to attend live.
There's still time to register: https://melanoma.org/news-press/event/ask-the-expert-2025-asco-highlights-for-the-uveal-melanoma-communitynow/

07/20/2025

We're just three weeks away from the Twin Cities Miles for Melanoma 5K—and we’ve got exciting news! Wren Clair 5 Eyewitness News, KARE 11 Meteorologist, will be returning as our 2025 event emcee to help lead an unforgettable morning of unity and impact. Don’t miss this chance to support melanoma awareness, research and those affected in your community. Register your ocular melanoma team today and be part of something meaningful! https://donate.melanoma.org/site/TR?fr_id=2072&pg=entry

07/20/2025

OM patients and caregivers are invited to our dedicated Ask the Expert webinar exploring what the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology annual conference findings mean for your OM journey.

Join us on Tuesday, July 22 at 7 PM ET for a chance to hear expert insights from Dr. Inderjit Mehmi, who will break down the latest OM research, treatment advancements, clinical trial updates and more presented at .

Register now:
https://melanoma.org/news-press/event/ask-the-expert-2025-asco-highlights-for-the-uveal-melanoma-communitynow/

07/19/2025

Wishing our Chicago ocular melanoma community including Team Wrobel’s Walkers, the best of luck tomorrow! Thank you for all you have done to support our Chicago ocular melanoma community. Leave a comment and wish them the best of luck.

The cure for melanoma begins with me...and the Miles for Melanoma community coming together to run, walk and raise funds for the Melanoma Research Foundation.

07/16/2025

What do the latest ASCO 2025 findings reveal about advancements in ocular melanoma treatment?

Join us for Ask the Expert: 2025 ASCO Highlights for the Ocular Melanoma Community on Tuesday, July 22 at 7 PM ET to learn more!

This special session for the OM community features Dr. Inderjit Mehmi, a medical oncologist with expertise in ocular melanoma, who will break down key research updates, treatment developments and clinical trials presented at this year’s ASCO Annual Meeting.

RSVP Here: https://buff.ly/iDu11vc

07/15/2025

Chicago—don’t miss your chance! Regular registration for the Chicago Miles for Melanoma 5K closes this Thursday, July 17 at 11:59 PM CT. Join us at Montrose Beach Park this Sunday, July 20 for an inspiring morning of community, awareness and action. We’re thrilled to welcome Sophia Xia, 2025 Miss Illinois Teen USA, as our event emcee! Come be part of the movement—register your ocular melanoma team now and walk with purpose. https://donate.melanoma.org/site/TR?fr_id=2052&pg=entry

07/14/2025

Happening tomorrow!

Join us for Ask the Expert: Focusing on the Liver — Treatment Approaches in Metastatic Ocular Melanoma, Tuesday, July 15 at 7 PM ET.

This session is designed to educate and empower the OM community with the latest insights on liver-directed therapies and emerging treatment options. You’ll hear both a clinical perspective from Vincent Ma, MD and a patient perspective from OM advocate Paul Lynch.

Can't make it live? The webinar will be recorded and available on the MRF YouTube channel afterward.

Register now:
https://buff.ly/qA8G2vR

07/13/2025

We’re just three weeks out from the Cleveland Miles for Melanoma 5K—and the excitement is building! We’re proud to share that our local sponsor, Cleveland Clinic, will be offering complimentary skin screenings on event day. Even if you’ve been diagnosed with ocular melanoma, regular skin checks are still an important part of protecting your overall health. Don’t miss this opportunity to come together with the Cleveland community, take a proactive step for your health and support the fight against all forms of melanoma. Register now to join us! https://donate.melanoma.org/site/TR?fr_id=2062&pg=entry

07/11/2025

The July edition of Eye on OM, our Cure OM Quarterly Newsletter, is now available!

In this issue, you'll find a recap of the 14th Annual Eyes on a Cure Symposium, key educational highlights, upcoming event details and new opportunities to stay engaged with the OM community.

Whether you're newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one or advocating for awareness, your voice helps move this community forward.

Read the full newsletter: https://buff.ly/LpwwQtT

Sign up to receive future editions: https://buff.ly/5caepHk

Thank you for being an essential part of the OM community — we’re grateful you’re here.