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In memory of Christopher  ·  His legacy, our mission

Rays of Hope
Against Skin Cancer

Awareness. Detection. Hope.

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Four ways to become a Ray of Hope

Donate

Fund screenings, patient support, and research with a one-time or recurring gift.

Get Involved

Give your time, pro bono skills, or even just a good idea — however works for you.

Attend Events

Join our screenings, campaigns, and community gatherings as they happen.

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Share our mission with your network — awareness saves lives too.
Our Motivation

Turning grief into purpose

This non-profit organization is created in loving memory of our beloved son, partner, and friend Christopher, who passed away at 41 after a battle with melanoma. We could not accept that something so often preventable should take a life so full of meaning and potential.

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Our Motto

"Rays of Hope through meaningful, high-impact actions."

The Landscape We're Working Against

Skin cancer, at a global scale

1.5M+
New skin cancer cases worldwide each year — the most commonly diagnosed cancer group globally.
330,000+
New melanoma cases in 2022, with close to 60,000 deaths worldwide.
80%+
Of melanoma cases are attributable to ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure.

Sources: WHO / International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), GLOBOCAN 2022; IARC UV attribution study, 2025.

Our Mission

Fewer lives lost to skin cancer.
No one facing it alone.

Prevention & Awareness

Grow public understanding of skin cancer, sun-safety habits, and early warning signs.

Earlier, Better Detection

Support access to screening campaigns.

Support for Patients & Families

Provide financial support, education, guidance, and dignity.

Research & Innovation

Back research that improves prevention, diagnostics, and treatment.

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We need you.

Reach out today to become a Ray of Hope.

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