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A Cure In Sight is a "for patient by patient" nonprofit to help patients navigate their diagnosis of ocular melanoma, and provide financial assistance, education, and support. A Cure in Sight bringing clarity, support and compassion. acureinsight.org
On this Patient Advocacy Day, we honor the quiet strength of caregivers, loved ones, and families who walk this journey together.
Let’s continue to fight not just for a cure, but for the support systems that make life better every single day.
#PatientAdvocacyDay
🎉 We have our new Sight For Life winners! 🎉
🏅 Lloree Gamiao – Raised $457 for the cause! (Welcome to the winner’s circle, Lloree! 🧡)
🏅 Heidi Toney – Earned a whopping 5,625.0 points! (A returning champion — way to go, Heidi! 🌟)
👉 Sign up https://www.charityfootprints.com/sightforlife/eventdetails
🩺 Today is Patient Advocacy Day 💙
Thanks to tireless advocates, we’re not just hoping for a cure — we’re fighting for it.
Let’s keep raising our voices, pushing for better care, faster research, and policies that put patients first. Together, we are the cure.
🗞️ Tired of junk emails?
Our monthly newsletter gives you what actually matters:
👁️ OM research updates
💬 Real stories
🧠 Mental health tips
📆 Support + events
No fluff. Just facts, hope & community.
👉 Sign up: acureinsight.org
💙 Today is #NeverGiveUpDay
To every OM fighter, survivor & caregiver—your strength inspires us.
Hope isn’t passive. It’s powerful.
And at @ACureInSight, we’ll never stop fighting for you.
#ACureInSight #OcularMelanoma #KeepFighting #YouAreNotAlone #HopeIsPower
🎯 Sunday Night Reminder! 🎯
It’s your LAST chance to log points and become this week’s Sight for Life Winner! 👑
✅ Earning points is easy
🎁 Weekly prizes are up for grabs
💙 It’s FREE to join
Join the fun & make a difference 👉 https://www.charityfootprints.com/sightforlife/
💙 It’s #NonprofitDay!
@ACureInSight runs on passion, not profit.
No gov funding.
Just people helping people in the fight against ocular melanoma.
Support the mission: acureinsight.org
#ACureInSight #PeopleOverProfit #OcularMelanomaAwareness #MakeADifference
The FDA has recently declined approval of the promising treatment RP1 (vusolimogene oderparepvec) in combination with nivolumab (Opdivo)!
🖊 Share your experience so decision-makers at the FDA understand the urgent need for progress. Email Contact@ACureInSight
A newly published open-label, randomized study compares Melphalan/Hepatic Delivery System (HDS) with Best Alternative Care (BAC) — offering new insights into treatment outcomes for this challenging disease.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1245/s10434-025-17231-x
⏳ Only 2 Weeks Left to Join Sight for Life! ⏳
When you join Sight for Life, you’re joining a community dedicated to:
👁 Funding life-saving research
🤝 Supporting patients & families
📢 Raising awareness
✨ Join today!
🔗 https://www.charityfootprints.com/sightforlife/
🎙️ New Episode Alert: Eye Believe Podcast
Blind Before the Diagnosis: Ashley Morgan’s Extraordinary Journey with Ocular Melanoma
🎧 https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-wbfyg-1934d09
Meet Ashley Morgan — a true rarity in the ocular melanoma community!
🎗️August = #WorldCancerSupportMonth + #NationalWellnessMonth
Support the fighters. Care for yourself.
🧠 Mental health matters
💬 Connection matters
🧘♀️ Wellness matters
Cancer care isn’t just medical — it’s human. 💙
#ACureInSight #OcularMelanoma #WellnessIsPower #SupportMatters
💙 Making an Impact Together 💙
In July, A Cure in Sight was able to provide $9,498.78 in aid, directly assisting 7 people in need within our ocular melanoma community.
🔗 Donate today to help us meet the needs of August and beyond: https://acureinsight.org/donate/
🦸♂️ August is #ChildrenEyeHealthMonth!
👓 Vision = their secret superpower!
🕶️ UV protection is a must
📚 Struggles in school? Might be vision
🧠 80% of learning is visual
🩺 Schedule that back-to-school eye exam!
#ACureInSight #HealthyEyesHappyKids #VisionHeroes #EyeHealth
MEETH is now the only hospital in the Northeast offering a groundbreaking yttrium-90 radiation treatment for ocular tumors, including uveal melanoma.
Read More- https://acureinsight.org/breakthrough-yttrium-90-radiation-therapy-for-ocular-melanoma-now-available-at-meeth/
🌿 FREE Webinar with Dr. Tara McCannel 🌿
The Medicine Your Doctor Didn’t Mention: Elevating Health Through Holistic Strategies
🗓️ Sunday, August 24, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM PST
📍 Live on Zoom
🎟️ Reserve your spot FREE:
👉 https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K000lqFzTLKissyZjqtHcw
Hey, OMies! We hope to see you in our weekly zoom meeting tonight! 👀
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/780974096#success
A Cure in Sight – Join Sight For Life Today!
We’ve already raised $37,120 toward our $100,000 goal — but we need YOUR help to reach the finish line by August 31st!
✅ Sign up (it’s FREE!)
✅ Earn points
✅ Share
✅ Win weekly prizes
👉 https://www.charityfootprints.com/sightforlife/
🌟 Happy #InternationalYouthDay!
Protect young eyes with:
😎 UV-blocking sunglasses
🩺 Regular eye exams
📵 Screen breaks
🌳 Outdoor play
Start healthy habits early—because every child deserves clear, safe vision.
#KidsEyeHealth #ACureInSight #ProtectYoungEyes #VisionMatters
☀️ UV rays can harm your eyes and increase the risk of ocular melanoma.
😎 Wear UV-blocking sunglasses
🧢 Use a wide-brimmed hat
⏰ Avoid peak sun hours
Protect your vision—every day! #UVSafety #ACureInSight #ProtectYourEyes
TODAY the the day! @TriageCancer for a FREE webinar about health insurance denials on 8/12!
Register: TriageCancer.org/Webinars.
#TriageTalks #CancerRights #InsuranceAppeals
🌿 FREE Webinar with Dr. Tara McCannel 🌿
The Medicine Your Doctor Didn’t Mention: Elevating Health Through Holistic Strategies
🗓️ Sunday, August 24, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM PST
📍 Live on Zoom
🎟️ Reserve your spot FREE:
👉 https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K000lqFzTLKissyZjqtHcw
🎉 WEEK 6 WINNERS ANNOUNCED! 🎉
🏆 Top Fundraiser:
💵 Kristen Benenhaley – $230 raised!
🏆 Points Leader:
🎯 Heidi Toney – 4,825 points earned!
💥 Who’s bringing home the prize next week? Could be YOU!
🔗 Sign up now- https://www.charityfootprints.com/sightforlife/eventdetails
Last day to register! @TriageCancer for a FREE webinar about health insurance denials on 8/12!
Register: TriageCancer.org/Webinars.
#TriageTalks #CancerRights #InsuranceAppeals
👁️ August is #NationalEyeExamMonth!
Eye exams catch hidden issues early—including ocular melanoma. Don’t wait for symptoms!
🗓️ Schedule your comprehensive exam today.
#ACureInSight #EyeHealth #ProtectYourVision #OcularMelanomaAwareness
🎯 Sunday Night Reminder! 🎯
It’s your LAST chance to log points and become this week’s Sight for Life Winner! 👑
✅ Earning points is easy
🎁 Weekly prizes are up for grabs
💙 It’s FREE to join
Join the fun & make a difference 👉 https://www.charityfootprints.com/sightforlife/
Join @TriageCancer for a FREE webinar about health insurance denials on 8/12!
Register: TriageCancer.org/Webinars.
#TriageTalks #CancerRights #InsuranceAppeals
💙 Save the Date – Eye Believe 2025! 💙
This is more than just a patient meeting — it’s a weekend of knowledge, empowerment, community, and hope.
✨ Mark your calendar now and make your plans — you don’t want to miss this!
More details coming soon.
Join @TriageCancer for a FREE webinar about health insurance denials on 8/12!
Register: TriageCancer.org/Webinars.
#TriageTalks #CancerRights #InsuranceAppeals
🌟 Join Sight for Life — It’s FREE & Makes a Difference! 🌟
We’re on a mission — and YOU can help us move mountains! ⛰️
It costs nothing to join — but the impact is priceless.
📅 Sign up today and start earning points & prizes while changing lives.
➡️ https://www.charityfootprints.com/sightforlife/
