Events
“Cure Connections” is a web TV series which Jack, Maggie and Cara Biggane will participate in on a segment that will feature a discussion on melanoma from diagnosis to long term survival. Dr. Philippa Cheetham will host this interactive conversation. Viewing information will be available.
Winthrop University — Rock Hill, SC
Third Annual Winthrop University Hospital Nursing Research Program. Dr. Victoria Siegel and Kristin Ditzel, CNS, RN present “Skin Assessments and Patient and Patient Education: an Emphasis on Cancer Prevention and Early Detection”.
Mollie’s Fund supports the Health Services Departments of SUNY, Maritime College, Bronx, NY, Farmingdale State College and Westfield State University (MA) in their health awareness fairs and outreach programs with donations of educational materials, posters, hats and sunscreen.
As members of the Steering Committee of the newly formed Melanoma Action, Jack and Maggie welcome new members into our community-based foundation group. We will collaborate to learn how we can best support each other in melanoma prevention and skin cancer education initiatives.
Mayflower Hotel — Washington, DC
Melanoma Research Alliance Retreat, Washington, DC., Mayflower Hotel. The Bigganes will join other participants who include scientists and researchers from the U.S. and abroad and senior leadership from non-profit organizations and government to learn about new therapies and research.
This is an exciting collaboration of the melanoma community in our united fight against melanoma.
Jack and Maggie Biggane will participate in a Skype telephone conference call initiated by Dr. Victoria Siegel (Professor of Nursing) Molloy College and others on her faculty with their counterparts from Dundalk Institute of Technologies. The agenda will involve discussion and comparison of skin cancer prevention and outreach education in the US and Ireland. Skin cancer rates in Ireland have increased 39% in the past decade. This introduction foreshadows the trip of Dr. Siegel in May 18-20 with twenty Molloy nursing students to learn first-hand about skin cancer and melanoma prevention education in Ireland.
George M. Steinbrenner Field — Tampa, FL
NY Yankees – George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL, Spring Training Games, over 11,000 Yankee fans learn about the importance of being sun safe, through our foundation’s PSA, which is broadcasted during the games.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Board of Health unanimously voted to adopt Article 177, “Tanning Facilities”. The department will assume regulatory authority over indoor tanning facilities…
Wheatley Plaza — Greenvale, NY
Join us Dec. 5-7 – 10:00 AM TO 8:00 PM and shop in the over 70 participating stores at the Wheatley Plaza stores for Mollie’s Fund.
The Americana Manhasset — Manhasset, NY
Join us for cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, hosted by Brooks Brothers, Americana Manhasset pre-holiday shopping event, 25% off pre-tax purchases at Brooks Brothers when you use your Champions card to benefit Mollie’s Fund.
Note: The December 4th event is only for Brooks Brothers shopping. The December 5th-7th event will include the other participating stores.
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