This year, Miles for Melanoma is deeply personal for me. I’m not just captaining a team; I’m celebrating a major milestone: I recently hit my one-year mark of clear scans following a Stage 3 melanoma diagnosis.

(And because life has a sense of humor, even my Doberman, Ellie - pictured here -had her own run-in with melanoma in 2021! I’m happy to report she’s also doing great, making us a household of survivors.)

I am incredibly fortunate for the treatment options available to me today. Many of these breakthroughs exist because of the relentless research funded by the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF). While I am celebrating this 'all clear,' I know firsthand that the fight isn't over. We need more treatment options, better detection, and a permanent finish line for everyone facing this disease.

I’m walking to ensure that the next person diagnosed has even more options than I did. Whether you donate $5 or $50, every bit goes directly to the science that saves lives. Thank you for being part of my support system this past year—let’s keep the momentum going!