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Melanoma Foundation New England
Prevention ▪ Early Detection ▪ Support
 Combat the rising rate of melanoma and melanoma deaths
 Provide educational programs targeting the prevention and
early detection of skin cancer and melanoma
 Assist patients and their caregivers struggling with melanoma
Our Mission:

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Programs
Education and Prevention
 Teens
 Your Skin Is In
 Teens on Tanning Forum
 Teen Advisory Council
 Parents
 No Sun for Babies
 Community
 Health Fairs
 Skin Cancer Screenings
 Sun Awareness Day
at Fenway Park

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Programs
Education and Prevention
 Melanoma Symposiums Spring & Fall
 Melanoma Symposium Yale Cancer Center
 Skin Cancer Detection for PCPs
and Healthcare Professionals

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Programs
Legislation Advocacy
 Tanning Bed Legislation in all
New England States

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Programs
Support
 Support Groups for Patients and
Care Givers On-Site and Telephonic
 Billy’s Buddies One-On-One Patient
Advocacy and Support Program

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Programs
Your Skin Is In
 No Tanning Pledge Program and Contest
 Winner of AAD Gold Triangle Award 2009
 Spokesperson Kelli Pedroia
 Train Young Survivors as Advocates

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Programs
Your Skin Is In
High Schools - Over 3 Years
 175 High Schools Participated
 14,000 Students Took the Pledge
 Program Reached 28,000 Students
Colleges – Year One
 10 Colleges Participated
 1,600 Students Took the Pledge
 Program Reached 95,000 Students

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Public Service Announcement
Tanning Is Out, Your Skin Is In

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Next Steps
 Develop Tanning Bed Materials for
Pediatrician’s Offices
 Training Survivors as Advocates

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Next Steps
 Develop Tanning Bed Materials for
Pediatrician’s Offices
 Training Survivors as Advocates