The Miles for Melanoma Walk benefiting Melanoma Cancer Research & Awareness will take place on May 20, 2006 at the UTMB track (across from the field house) at 215 Holiday Drive. It is a 3.3 mile walk with kick-off beginning at 8:30 a.m. Registration deadline is May 5, 2006. Registrations received by April 14, 2006 will ensure a free t-shirt and a Goody Bag. There is no fee to participate, however, each walker is encouraged to raise at least $50 in pledges. To register, please visit www.TheSchlip.com and click on the Miles for Melanoma Logo and follow the directions.
The UTMB Department of Dermatology will be offering free skin cancer screenings after the walk from 10 am - 1 pm at the Galveston Family Health Clinic at 3828 Avenue N in Galveston (39th and N Ave)
This event is in conjunction with the DIG and the Student Occupational Therapy Association.
The University of Texas Medical Branch Dermatology Interest Group (UTMB DIG) is a resource for medical students interested in Dermatology as well as for dermatologists and residents.
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