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William
S. Graham Foundation for Melanoma Research, Inc.
fondly known as The Billy Foundation
Mission
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The
Primary activities for this 501-C3, non-profit foundation is
to raise funds in support of research designated to finding
the cure for the later stages of the deadly disease,
Malignant Melanoma, to educate the public regarding the
cause and prevention; and through specific public awareness
programs assist in the early detection of this insidious,
potentially lethal cancer.
Major
outcomes associated with The Billy Foundation
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93% of funds raised
went directly into education, public awareness or research
grants/scholarships
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Initiator and
sponsor of:
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Billy’s Bill for
Sun Safety – CA-SB 310-which was signed into effect in October
2001
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Sunscreen bill
SB#1632 which was signed effect May 2002
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Screening Safari
visiting numerous sites and screening 5,400 people
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Fifth world
conference on Melanoma accepted the Billy Foundation pin as the
‘official melanoma pin’
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Over 7,500 children
taught via SS KIDZ®
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Over 105,000
packets of sunscreen were dispersed
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Lives saved by
early detection
National
exposure
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Appearance on the
Today Show
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Inclusion in a two
page spread about The Billy Foundation in the December 2001
issue of PEOPLE Magazine
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Interviews in
Newsweek, American Profiler & Parenting magazines with
Foundation’s President
Information
distributed
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Almost 65,000
pieces of literature distributed
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Almost 1,500 phone
calls answered
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International reach
through website which had over half a million hits last year – www.bfmelanoma.com
Logistics
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Home office in San
Francisco bay area
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Medical Advisory
Committee comprised of 17 world renowned doctors
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Board of Directors
comprised of nationally recognized individuals
Opportunities
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Moonlit Night Gala
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Corporate
Sponsorships
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Program
Sponsorships
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Fundraising
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Volunteer!
CONTACT INFORMATION:
26203 Production Ave, Suite 12-A, Hayward, CA
94545
e-mail: zebra@bfmelanoma.com;
Phone: 1-888-88-BILLY;
FAX: 510-264-9079
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