After 3.5 years of battling melanoma, Gina Maahs Zurbey passed away on September 3, 2025. Those that knew her, will remember her bright smile, welcoming spirit and joyful enthusiasm.

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. Miles for Melanoma is the way people come together to take action and help support this fight and the mission of the Melanoma Research Foundation. 

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 futures.