Arlene O’Connor was an incredible wife, mom, grandma, and great-grandma whose strength shaped all of us. She fought melanoma for more than 20 years with so much courage, and even in the hardest moments, she kept thinking about others. She took part in clinical trials knowing they might not help her, but hoping they could help spare future families (especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren) from experiencing the same heartbreak.

We lost her over four years ago, but her spirit, resilience, and love are still very much with us.

That’s why we’re walking in Miles for Melanoma. Every step is for her. It’s our way of honoring her fight, carrying forward the hope she never let go of, and helping move research closer to a future where fewer families have to go through this.

If you’d like to support Arlene’s legacy, we’d be so grateful. Whether that means walking with us, making a donation, sharing this page, or simply keeping this cause in your thoughts and prayers—it all matters, and it all makes a difference.