The writer and thought leader of volunteerism, Ivan Scheier is credited as saying, “The broadest, and maybe the most meaningful definition of volunteering: Doing more than you have to because you want to, in a cause you consider good.” Jessica Orofino certainly...
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Crossing the Finish Line for Family: Myke Fortier Now Makes an IMPACT in Ipswich
For Myke Fortier, running the 2023 127th Boston Marathon was non-negotiable, despite the fact that, admittedly, he was not a runner. Compelled to honor his father-in-law, who passed away from melanoma in 2016, following a 2015 diagnosis, Myke made the decision to...
Melanoma Survivor Natalie Thomas Debunks the “Just” Skin Cancer Myth
Stories that center on turning a scary experience into strength and advocacy are among our favorites to share. In this case, melanoma survivor, Natalie Thomas, transformed her diagnosis into a dedication to educate the public on cancer prevention. Check out...
Hop into Summer and Practice Safe Skin
Don’t miss the official opening of the Boston Common Frog Pond as we celebrate the ongoing success of IMPACT Melanoma’s Practice Safe Skin program. Celebrating 5 years of Practice Safe Skin For the fifth year in a row, we have teamed up with the City of Boston and...
WORK Inc., Lend Hand in Maintaining Sunscreen Dispensers in Boston Area
We’ve spoken quite a bit about our expansion of sunscreen dispensers throughout the City of Boston this past summer and into the fall. With 28 dispensers in all, we were in need of a helping hand this year! Through an introduction made by City Councilor Erin Murphy,...
Q&A with Boston City Councilor, Erin Murphy – Working to Expand the Reach of Practice Safe Skin Throughout the City
Back in 2015, the Practice Safe Skin program was officially launched when Councilor Matt O’Malley helped us initiate the installation of communal sunscreen dispensers around the City of Boston. Over the years, we’ve expanded the reach throughout Boston, and under the...