August 17, 2007

Melanoma benefit set

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Lance Armstrong, left, and Vanderbilt’s David Johnson, M.D.

Melanoma benefit set

Dermatology interest groups from Meharry Medical College Vanderbilt University Medical Center are hosting the third annual Miles for Melanoma campaign on Saturday, Oct. 6.

The Miles for Melanoma walk is a community service project with the goals of raising awareness for melanoma and funds for the Melanoma Research Foundation (www.melanoma.org).

The 1-mile walk will begin at 4 p.m. and those participating should meet at the Student Life Center.

To sign up for the walk or to make a donation, go to www.firstgiving.com/melanomanashville. If you are interested in helping with the event, e-mail alex.eshaghian@vanderbilt.edu.