Support OMF

OMF is a young and relatively small organization. We have over 3,000 visitors to the OMF website every month from over 35 different countries as well as more than 1,000 members of the online Patient Forum. We strive to be the best source of information and community for patients, their families, and professionals seeking resources and support when facing, treating, and researching ocular melanoma.

A few current OMF short-term goals:

  • Convening of the annual Ocular Melanoma Scientific Working Group Symposium to bring together experts in the field in order to accelerate research and collaboration with the goal of fast-tracking effective treatments and, eventually a cure, for patients with this disease.
  • Development of a new research and treatment agenda to accelerate the pace of medical research and new, effective treatment options for OM.
  • Creation of “best practices” clinical guidelines for healthcare professionals and OM patients.
  • 1-800 Patient Support Line

Of course, this all takes two things: time and money. And we’re looking for both!

You can rest assured that any gift – of your valuable time and energy, or of your wallet, no matter how big – will be used wisely to further the mission of OMF, support patients and professionals, and one day find a cure.

Donate Today

You can easily give a donation to OMF by clicking on the secure link (the green bar) to the right. We accept most major credit cards as well as PayPal.

All gifts to OMF are tax-deductible. Upon receipt of your gift, OMF will mail you a receipt for your IRS records.
While donating online is the easiest way to give to OMF, we also accept checks and cash donations. Please mail your donation to:

OMF
P.O. Box 29261
Richmond, VA 23242

Please make personal checks payable to "Ocular Melanoma Foundation."

Become an OMF Warrior - Hold Your Own Fundraising Event

Ocular Melanoma Foundation warriors are patients, family members, and others affected by ocular melanoma who are courageously fighting this disease and want to support the OMF. Please support our brave warriors who are raising awareness of ocular melanoma and valuable funds to help OMF achieve its important goals.

Often, we're asked how money can be raised through marathons and other events similar to Susan Komen or Team-In-Training. Typically, we work with the designated "warrior" to create a custom gift page so supporters can learn about them, why they're fighting for OMF and to give directly to OMF rather than through an intermediary. To be an OMF Warrior, email grant@ocumel.org.

For a list of active OMF Warrior fundraising pages, see the links at the top right of this page.

Create a Tribute Page

Honoring or memoralizing a friend or family member is a thoughtful way to recognize his or her journey with ocular melanoma. Many people also choose to recognize their loved one's special days, such as birthdays or weddings, in lieu of a traditional gift. Doing so is a meaningful way to show your support while helping the OMF support patients and researchers and work toward finding effective treatments and a cure for ocular melanoma.

Please contact us for more information.

A list of the active tribute pages hosted with OMF can be found at the top-right of this page.

Trusts & Planned Giving

For information about planned giving or about establishing a Memorial Trust through the tax-exempt vehicle of OMF, please e-mail Grant Allen: grant@ocumel.org