Team Cyclops was formed to support Darin Gibbons who was diagnosed with Ocular Melanoma in 2024. With the support of family, friends, colleagues, and his medical team at Mass General Hospital, he was able to fight back, kill the tumor, and ring the bell!

OM is considered extremely rare, affecting approximately 6 out of 1,000,000 people. Darin got involved with Cure OM, a subdivision of the Melanoma Research Foundation, as a way to stay active in his fight. Although they killed the tumor, Darin lost central vision in his left eye, hence the name Team Cyclops. 

Spending time with friends is definitely what gives me strength. I'd really love for you to join my team and run or walk with us on May 3 at Yards Park. If you can't make it, please consider donating. 

Every step matters and every step counts. Significant advancement has been made in the past few years in improved detection, new drug treatments and better survival rates. This progress has been built on the breakthroughs made fighting other types of cancers, as well as the existing foundation of melanoma research.

There is more to be done and a long way to go, but the finish line is in sight. The energy, enthusiasm and encouragement from patients, survivors, families, friends, caregivers, and the medical community impacts many lives and many future.

Step up and donate to or join our team today!