We walk for our dad.

In 2025, we lost our dad, Jim, after his short battle with acral melanoma. He fought with strength, resilience and grace and his fight is the reason we are here. This year marks our second time walking together as Team Jimmy, honoring our dad’s life and continuing the fight against the disease that took him way too soon.

Melanoma is the deadliest and fastest-growing form of skin cancer, and for our family, this cause is deeply personal. While nothing can change our loss, supporting melanoma research helps ensure progress continues and gives hope to other families walking a similar path.

Miles for Melanoma is how people come together to take action and support the mission of the Melanoma Research Foundation. Every step matters. Every step counts.

Significant advancements have been made in recent years—improved detection, new drug treatments, and better survival rates—because of ongoing research and dedicated support. That progress gives us hope, but there is still more work to do.

We walk for our dad. We walk for those still fighting. And we walk for a future where families don’t have to say goodbye too soon.

Please consider donating to Miles for Melanoma and supporting this important cause.