Melanoma #5
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8 years. Five diagnosis. It has certainly changed my life and guided my career path. On Feb 9, 2021 I received my... Read More
Remembering Grace Wenzel
Our beloved friend and guest blogger, Grace Wenzel, died on Friday May 8 at the age of 23. Grace was initially diagnosed... Read More
Counting my blessings
I’m writing this blog post at 2:26am, flush with a 102.5 degree fever, wide awake after getting back from the bathroom where... Read More
Introduction
Hi everyone! Before I jump in, I figured it would be appropriate to introduce myself. My name is Grace Wenzel, and I... Read More
New Team Member!
Meet our newest team member, Lisa Mead. Lisa will serve as our marketing and communications manager. Lisa joins us with nearly 20... Read More
Protect Yourself With UPF Clothing
Most people reading this blog know they should put on sunscreen to protect themselves from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays before heading outside.... Read More
Polka Dot Mama Melanoma Foundation turns 3!!
July 10, 2015 the Polka Dot Mama Melanoma Foundation became incorporated and by September of 2015 we were granted non-profit status. Since... Read More
What Does a Beauty Queen Know About Skin Cancer? Meet Survivor Macken’z Smith
Skin cancer survivor and Miss Greenville 2018 Macken’z Smith actually knows quite a bit about skin cancer. She first learned about skin... Read More
What Really Goes on at a SpotMe Skin Cancer Screening? A Behind-the-Curtain Look
Polka Dot Mama Melanoma Foundation and the American Academy of Dermatology have partnered to offer free SpotMe screenings for skin cancer at locations around North Carolina. All screenings are performed by dermatologists. Take a look at what happens behind the curtain.
#WhyICare: ‘Tracy’s Ideas and Drive Grow Stronger Every Day’
For the past few weeks, we’ve shared the #WhyICare stories that recently moved the room to tears at our Taste for a... Read More