The Mark Allen Friedman Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization established in 2005. In association with the University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center, all proceeds raised by the Foundation are donated to medical research, increased awareness of melanoma and other skin-related cancers, and those personally affected by skin cancer

Mark, in whose honor and memory the Foundation was created, was diagnosed with melanoma in 2001. Several surgeries to the neck removed his malignant mole and he went into remission. However, three years later doctors discovered that the cancer returned - this time to his lung, hitting an artery to his heart. Although Mark was put in a clinical trial to reduce the tumor, the cancer had already metastasized to his liver, pancreas, stomach and eventually to his brain. Mark passed away at the age of 34. It is the goal of this Foundation to keep Mark's dream alive that a cure will someday be found.

Upcoming Events

• October 4, 2009
   5th Annual Make Your Mark
   5K Run/Walk + 1 Mile Fun Walk
  
   Tyler State Park
   Route 332 / Newtown Richboro Rd.
   Park Entrance: No. 1 Lane Trail
   Richboro, PA 18954
  
  Register Now
  
  For more information please email us at makeyourmark5k@gmail.com.

Past Events

• 4th Annual Make Your Mark 5K Run/Walk + 1 Mile Fun Walk
• 3rd Annual Make Your Mark 5K Run/Walk + 1 Mile Fun Walk
• Fulfilling Our Pledge
• 2nd Annual Make Your Mark 5K Run/Walk + 1 Mile Fun Walk
• Cut-a-Thon
• Bowl For a Cure
• 1st Annual Make Your Mark 5K Run/Walk

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The Foundation relies heavily on tax deductible donations from businesses and individuals alike seeking to realize its goals. Your generosity brings us one step closer.