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Apex Skin continued its commitment to skin cancer awareness by sponsoring and participating in the 2025 Miles for Melanoma 5K Run/Walk, held on August 3, 2025, at Edgewater Park in Cleveland, Ohio. The annual event brings together communities to raise awareness, support patients, and highlight the importance of skin cancer screening and early detection.
Participants took part in a scenic run/walk along Lake Erie while supporting efforts to advance education, advocacy, and treatment for melanoma—the most serious form of skin cancer.
Funds raised through Miles for Melanoma benefit the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF), helping to support innovative research, patient resources, and advocacy initiatives focused on skin cancer treatment and improved outcomes.
“Our mission is centered on protecting the skin health of our communities,” says Dr. Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga, Founder & President of Apex Skin. “Events like Miles for Melanoma allow us to reinforce the importance of early detection and empower people with knowledge while showing support to those impacted by melanoma.”
As a returning Local Presenting Sponsor, Apex Skin’s involvement reflects its ongoing commitment to increasing awareness, advancing melanoma research, and encouraging proactive skin cancer prevention.
Apex Skin team members, patients, and community participants came together to walk and run in support of those affected by melanoma. Events like Miles for Melanoma play an important role in bringing visibility to melanoma screening and the importance of early detection.
In addition to event participation, initiatives like sunscreen awareness and education help reinforce everyday steps patients can take to protect their skin.
Apex Skin’s commitment to melanoma awareness extends beyond a single event. Each year, the practice participates in Melanoma Monday, offering free skin cancer skin checks to encourage early detection and skin cancer prevention.
In addition, programs like Spot Checks provide patients with accessible opportunities to have specific moles or skin concerns evaluated by a dermatology provider—an important step in identifying potential issues early and determining if further skin cancer screening is needed.
Together, these efforts reflect Apex Skin’s ongoing dedication to prevention, education, and making skin cancer screenings more accessible to the communities we serve.
While this event has passed, Apex Skin continues to support melanoma awareness, prevention, and early detection through community involvement and patient education. For those searching for skin cancer screening near me, taking a proactive approach to your skin health is an important next step.
To learn more about full-body skin cancer screenings and what to expect during your visit, explore our screening page.