The Importance of Self-Advocacy
by Mara Klecker Donna Altes was in her late 70s when she received her melanoma diagnosis, which came after a…
Survivor Stories
05/26/2026
The Importance of Self-Advocacy
by Mara Klecker Donna Altes was in her late 70s when she received her melanoma diagnosis, which came after a…
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03/26/2026
Wade Watson, Stage III Melanoma Survivor
A Diagnosis That Changed Everything In early 2021, Wade Watson and his father received life-changing news just weeks apart. His…
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11/24/2025
A Life Rewritten: Finding Strength in the Face of Melanoma
By Mara Klecker Just Normal People Asked to describe his life before the first melanoma diagnosis—before losing an eye, undergoing…
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11/20/2025
Living Through TIL Therapy: A Personal Story
By Mara Klecker Michael Moran shared his personal journey with melanoma to inspire, educate, and support others affected by this…
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11/06/2025
From Service to Survival: A Veteran’s Battle with Melanoma
by Mara Klecker When a bump appeared on the top of his head in 2018, retired Marine Corps Chief Warrant…
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04/28/2025
From Diagnosis to Crown: Miss Pennsylvania’s Journey of Advocacy and Awareness
By Mara Klecker Page Weinstein has a special request for photographers who take her portraits: Don’t edit out the scar…
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11/05/2024
Crafting Hope: Chris Krizek’s Journey from Cancer Patient to AIM Fundraiser with Wine Cork Creations
By Mara Klecker Chris Krizek spent his career as the vice president of a nonprofit foundation, raising money for hospitals…
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08/01/2024
From Tanning Beds to Sun Safety: Brittanny Groover’s Journey of Melanoma Awareness and Advocacy
By Mara Klecker Brittanny Groover grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania and spent her childhood outside, playing, riding…
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07/23/2024
From a Scare to Awareness: Lindsay Willis’s Mission to Educate on Melanoma Risks
By Mara Klecker Lindsay Willis grew up hearing her mother’s warnings about skin damage and skin cancers and remembers hearing…
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06/15/2024
Stories of Strength: Three Melanoma Survivors Who Inspire Us All
June marks National Cancer Survivor Month, a time to honor the remarkable resilience and strength of those who have battled…
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