MELANOMA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
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Provided wonderful information, resources and support when my father was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma. Website and links were very helpful as were the founder and staff.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the healing words that are found on their website from clients served. They provide great information and resources for those diagnosed with melanoma!
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When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
The Melanoma International foundation is proactive in an area where early detection can literally mean the difference between life and death. Caherine and her staff have made a huge difference in many lives of individuals and families faced with melanoma. Thihs is the organization worthy of recognition in the fight against cancer and specifically melanoma.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the services provided in terms of screening and understanding.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The in-depth knowledge and caring of the founder and the staff
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
When I was first diagnosed with Melanoma, I searched the internet for answers and only got more confused and scared. Then I came upon the Melanoma International Foundation. All my uncertainty and questions were answered in a timely manner and the outpouring of support from other members really helped me through this most difficult time. This site is truly an asset and it gave me the insight and guidance to battle this disease.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the support I received from the site and other members really helped me get through the first few months after being diagnosed. I was so scared and confused and hearing that other people experienced the same emotions was invaluable to me.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I have received support from the Melanoma International Foundation for the past 6 years since my first diagnosis. The second diagnosis in 2005 and then some questions that were answered involving my daughters biospy. Making sure that it was read properly and a correct diagnosis was made. I truly appricaite everything this organization does and what they stand for they are an excellent non profit foundation, and truly care about people.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Very pleasant and caring
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Hopefully, find a cure, or help the people who have advanced stage disease that there is no hope for.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
My daughter and I have participated twice in a local fundraiser in Toledo, Ohio. It was exceptionally well organized and FUN!! Awareness helps.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the awareness that my friends now have.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the dedication and the spirit of the volunteers and organizers
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Universally enthusiastic and pleasant
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
spread the word, find a cure!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I was diagnosed with Melanoma and had to have a WLE on 11/11/08. At 41 it was the scariest thing I had ever dealt with to date. I found the Melanoma Internation foundation and I still write in, Katherine Poole and other melanoma patients always respond with kind heartfelt honest responses. I have met two different women on this website that I speak to separately. I honestly don't know what I would have done without this site, it was a lifesaver over and over again. I LOVE this site it is the best site I ever found for my melanoma, by far!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
helping me get through the issues you deal with when told you have a melanoma diagnosis.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
do the same thing Katherine Poole does, respond personally to the emails.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The responses are quick, honest and real, these people have all had the disease or had it in their family, they know!
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
FANTASTIC!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Help all people understand melanoma, the risks the fact that it can be very deadly, Frank McCourt the author just died of melanoma, people need to know more about this disease, how to look for it, everything.
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none it was perfect.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
If it grows then they won't get the personal attention unless they get others that have had it to be responders, educated responders, perhaps physicicans, or some people like that.
One thing I'd also say is that...
HONESTLY THIS SITE SAVED MY EMOTIONAL STATE SO MANY TIMES, they make you feel like your normal again, like there are others feeling the same way.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Over the last two years, I have battled melanoma. This sight was a god-send for me. I had thought I was the only one with this type of cancer and no one could provide me with support or answers to my questions. The MIF was not only there for me on-line, but I was able to call from another country (Canada) and receive immediate caring and kind assistance and follow up. I just can't say enough about the mental support and accurate information that was available.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the amount of awareness and activities that they have provided.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
work to unite the different melanoma organizations to come together to raise awareness and funds to fight the disease.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
is their willingness to help us anytime and to follow up with me to see how I am doing. Catherine Poole is one amazing person.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
unbelievable. Kind, interested, sharing and well-informed.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
put a great deal more resources into research and after care support for patients and families.
Ways to make it better...
The website forum was a bit easier to follow the conversation.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
funding and reducing the duplication of efforts of so many other organizations.
One thing I'd also say is that...
without their selfless efforts, I don't know that I would be as far along as I am today.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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