2026 MRF Advocacy Days

Mar 1, 2026, 11:00 PM – Mar 3, 2026, 8:00 PM (UTC)

Come be a voice of the melanoma community – join melanoma patients, caregivers, researchers, supporters and advocates from across the country on March 1-3, 2026, in Washington, DC to take action on the issues that matter most to the melanoma community. Together, we'll push urgent legislative priorities forward and deliver powerful patient stories to lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

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The MRF's Advocacy Days is an impactful three-day program that kicks off with a welcome reception, followed by issue briefings, and concludes with meetings on Capitol Hill.

Register now to connect with melanoma advocates and help drive meaningful change on the community's most important policy issues.

Travel Scholarships

The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is pleased to provide a limited number of travel scholarships to volunteer advocates who demonstrate a need for financial assistance. If approved, awardees will receive up to $500 for reimbursement of economy transportation (airfare, train, mileage, tolls, etc.). Additionally, hotel accommodations will be provided by the MRF for the nights of March 1st and 2nd at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC.

*The travel scholarship application to attend the 2026 Advocacy Days is currently open. Please email scampbell@melanoma.org with the subject "Advocacy Days Scholarship Inquiry" to receive an application. All applications must be submitted prior to 5:00pm (EST) on Monday, November 17, for consideration.