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Ann’s Hope Foundation would like to introduce Imerman Angels. Imerman Angels is a one on one cancer support that connects cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers together.

Ann's Hope Foundation is a member of the National Melanoma Alliance. The National Melanoma Alliance is dedicated to reducing the incidence and mortality of this cancer by advocating for a national agenda for melanoma awareness, education and research. Established in 2007, the Alliance leverages the unified strength of melanoma organizations throughout the country. Together, we seek to improve quality of life and survival rates for those with this deadly form of skin cancer and, through research, ultimately defeat it.

Ann's Hope Foundation, Inc. has been selected by the Wisconsin Professional Photographers Association as their 2007-2008 charity beneficiary. The goal of WPPA is Promoting Excellence in the Business of Professional Photography through Education, Inspiration, and Networking. WPPA will fundraise through-out the year to raise money for our efforts of melanoma research and awareness. Click here to read more about WPPA.

Dr. Vinod Shidham of the Medical College of Wisconsin receives a 2-year Grant. Research on enhancement of the Melanoma Cocktail, which was developed by Vinod Shidham, MD, Professor of Pathology, is being supported by Ann's Hope Foundation. The "MCW melanoma cocktail" (BMC Cancer 2003; 3(1):15) is a test that detects whether or not melanoma cancer cells have spread into the lymph nodes.

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Ann's Hope Foundation presented a check to the American Cancer Society for $35,000 in December of 2005. The money donated from the Ann's Hope Foundation will be used to supplement a postdoctoral study of melanoma. The Board of Directors selected Dr. Stephen Murray based at the Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine. Dr. Murray's research focuses on the metastatic spread of tumor cells to other organs of the body, specifically related to melanoma. He proposes that his research will provide insight into preventing advanced disease. We will receive updates on Dr. Murray's findings and will share his information as we receive it.