Tag Archives: Melanoma Research Foundation

Reminder– Beef & Beer benefiting Melanoma Research Foundation with memorial tribute to John

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

2ND ANNUAL BEEF & BEER BEER BUDDIES BBQ JACK FOREAKER— “ADULT” COMEDIAN Saturday, April 24, 2010 6:30 – 11:00 pm $ 30 per person PLEASE JOIN… MILES FOR MELANOMA of DELAWARE Great Food, Music, Entertainment, and Raffle Table And, a … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar- Beef & Beer- memorial tribute to John- fundraiser for Melanoma Research Foundation

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

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Events and activities you can participate in to remember and honor John

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

With it being a new year, I wanted to let everybody know what we’re planning in honor of John in case people need to mark their calendars! Philly LiveStrong Challenge- Team Smitty August 21-22, 2010 Blue Bell, PA run/walk- 5K … Continue reading →

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Melanoma Messengers Training & Philly trip

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

This weekend I attended the Melanoma Messengers Training through Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF). My father, went with me at my request. I just wasn’t ready to go to a strange city by myself (I’m a country gal) and didn’t want … Continue reading →

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Heading to Philly today…

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

My calendar was freed up a few weeks ago. So, I inquired about the Melanoma Messengers Training through Melanoma Research Foundation. They still had some openings, so I signed up and asked my father to attend with me. I really … Continue reading →

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2nd Annual Miles for Melanoma of DE 5K… continued

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

My apologizes if I left people hanging yesterday. All of the sudden I was just hit with the need for sleep. I’ll be honest, laying in bed alone at night is hard, so what I do is stay up till … Continue reading →

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Miles for Melanoma of Delaware, September 20, 2009

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

I created a Team Smitty for the 5K run/walk. Last year, John, Nathaniel, I did the 5K walk We were also joined by the O’Rourkes So… if you’re interested in running or walking we’d love to have you on Team … Continue reading →

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