Today is #GivingTuesday, and in the wake of Thanksgiving season I have been thinking about the many ways that people give.
This community is one of the most giving places I have ever known. Hundreds of people donate their time and their energy by offering care, prayers, practical advice and best wishes to friends and strangers alike. They give generously of themselves so that others affected by melanoma can find the information and support they need to live as long and as well as possible.
Over the years, the MPIP has grown significantly. This year the MRF will have more than 3 million visits to our website, and the MPIP is the most heavily visited part of our site. This makes it very clear that for every post that you may read or reply to, thousands more are visiting anonymously and benefiting from the information being shared.
Many of you have talked about how much you rely on this site for the information and community that it hosts. In that spirit I invite you to consider making a #GivingTuesday donation to support the work of the MRF. If you are interested and are able to do so, simply follow this link to our donation page:
http://bit.ly/2gfqnBL
Please do not feel obligated to donate in order to continue to participate in MPIP. This site has always been and will remain free and open for anyone who benefits. While financial donations greatly support the work of the MRF, I recognize that many times the most important contribution you can make is to offer your time, compassion and experience to someone in need – it’s a gift we see every day on this forum. Whether you make a financial contribution, or give of your time by offering support and counsel, or simply read these posts and learn more about your journey—thank you for being part of a very special community.
Tim–MRF
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