MELANOMA KNOW MORE
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Mission Statement
The mission of Melanoma Know More is to strive to reduce the impact of melanoma through awareness, education, support of medical research, and assistance to persons affected by melanoma.
About This Cause
Melanoma Know More was founded in 2007 by renowned oncology specialist, Dr. Philip Leming and families of Dr. Lemming's patients. They were determined to generate awareness about melanoma and educate the community on the importance of early detection and prevention practices in honor of their loved ones. Since then, MKM has been a fully functioning non-profit organization with a small staff, active board of directors and hundreds of volunteers in the community. MKM has developed successful program initiatives, brought awareness to this relatively unknown disease and continues to raise thousands of dollars every year to continue the fight against melanoma. MKM has monthly free skin cancer screenings clinics in collaboration with area hospitals and dermatologists and over 9,000 patients have been screened at the clinics since their inception. MKM operates school and youth education outreach at local area schools and youth organizations, we provide information at community and corporate events and support melanoma research through an annual grant. Melanoma is currently the fasted growing form of cancer. It is the most aggressive and potentially life-threatening type of skin cancer. The incidence of melanoma is increasing at a staggering rate. Currently, 1 in 5 people will have skin cancer. While only 3% of all skin cancers are melanoma, approximately 80% of all skin cancer-related deaths are due to melanoma.