My brother, Jeremy Aaron Sarmiento was diagnosed with stage 3C Melanoma in September 2020, just a couple days before his 26th birthday. After 2 years of battling, he succumbed to his illness on May 19, 2022 at the age of 28. 

My family and I have walked in the Miles for Melanoma walk ever since! Our wish is to spread awareness so no other family has to suffer the way we do every day. 

Melanoma is the deadliest and fastest growing form of skin cancer and we all want a cure to be found soon. The San Diego Miles for Melanoma 5K is a way for people to come together to take action and help support this fight and the mission of the Melanoma Research Foundation.

Every step matters and every step counts. Significant advancement has been made in the past few years in improved detection, new drug treatments and better survival rates. This progress has been built on the breakthroughs made fighting other types of cancers, as well as the existing foundation of melanoma research.

There is more to be done and a long way to go, but the finish line is in sight. The energy, enthusiasm and encouragement from patients, survivors, families, friends, caregivers, and the medical community impacts many lives and many future.

Step up and donate to or join our team today!