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Close to a Cure

Help raise money to support the research team at the Mayo Clinic that is on the verge of finding a cure for melanoma.

Close to a Cure

Help raise money to support the research team at the Mayo Clinic that is on the verge of finding a cure for melanoma.

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Munster, United States

$25,028 USD 123 backers

100% of $25,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

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Thank You!

My wife, Danielle, and I (Milan Kesic) hosted a 5k-Miles for Melanoma on June 2nd to help raise money for Dr. Markovic and his research team at the Mayo Clinic to help find the cure for melanoma. We had an outstanding turn out. On the day of the race we raised $11,000 between on-site registration and donations, $12,250 from corporate sponsors, $4,110 from online registration and $12,604 from online donations.

Letter from Dr. Markovic-

Dr. Markovic is chair of the Melanoma Disease-Oriented Group of the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center and chair of the Midwest Melanoma Partnership. His research is focused on understanding opportunities for integrating different systemic treatment modalities into more-effective therapies for advanced melanoma. He is close to creating a new drug he refers to as "the nuclear weapon against melanoma."

5k Fun

Wow-those are awesome shirts! Want one? You're in luck it's only a $25 donation to get one!

The Impact

Dr. Markovic and his team at the Mayo Clinic are currently working on a cure for not just Melanoma, but also all cancer in general. The money raised will enable him to significantly move forward and make this dream a reality. I have complete faith in this man and have no doubt that with our help and others he will indeed invent a cure in the near future. Your donation is greatly appreciated. Your contribution will be fully tax deductible as the Mayo Clinic is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.

Survival Mode-

Check out My Story to see more details of why I am fighting for the cure.

Help us create a buzz by using our Twitter hashtag #Miles4Melanoma5k

Click the image below to see a personal invitation to the beard shaving party!

Thank you again to everyone for your support in making this goal a reality.

-Milan Kesic (Stage 3 Metastatic Melanoma Survivor)

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Choose your Perk

Every Dollar Counts

$1 USD

Donate as much as you'd like and just remember every dollar counts! *Your contribution will be fully tax deductible as the Mayo Clinic is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.

1 claimed

Donate your Tanning Session

$10 USD

Instead of going tanning, donate the money and protect the skin you're in! *Your contribution will be fully tax deductible as the Mayo Clinic is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.

0 claimed

Miles for Melanoma T-shirt

$25 USD

Even if you can't participate in our Miles for Melanoma 5k you can get the awesome t-shirt that participants will be wearing! Please visit the gallery to see what the t-shirt looks like. *We are not responsible for shipping costs. *Your contribution will be fully tax deductible as the Mayo Clinic is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.

3 claimed

ProtectTheSkinYou'reIn Shirt

$35 USD

Help spread the word about protecting your skin with this cool t-shirt! Limited number available for these special edition shirts...get them while they last! Please visit the gallery to see what the t-shirt looks like. *We are not responsible for shipping costs. *Your contribution will be fully tax deductible as the Mayo Clinic is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.

3 claimed

T-shirt Bundle

$50 USD

Get BOTH t-shirts for a discount! *We are not responsible for shipping costs. *Your contribution will be fully tax deductible as the Mayo Clinic is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.

10 claimed

Protect Your Skin Bundle

$100 USD

Get BOTH t-shirts along with a couple extra "protect your skin" items. *We are not responsible for shipping costs. *Your contribution will be fully tax deductible as the Mayo Clinic is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.

10 claimed

Milan's Beard Shaving Party

$500 USD

Get a front seat at Danielle’s salon to watch the famous “Duck Dynasty” beard get shaved. Also, a surprise celebrity guest will be attending. Drinks, appetizers, and music to follow. Please check out the video invitation in our gallery! *Your contribution will be fully tax deductible as the Mayo Clinic is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.

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July 2013

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Dinner with Dr. Markovic

$1,000 USD

Relax and enjoy a dinner at Milan's (stage 3 survivor) house with Dr. Markovic. A chef will prepare dinner for you while the doctor shares his research findings and along with some stories he has encountered while working on finding a cure for cancer. *Your contribution will be fully tax deductible as the Mayo Clinic is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.

2 out of 15 of claimed

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