Affiliates

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    Christine Runyon

    Owner & Stylist, Beauty Within Salon

    Christine has been in the cosmetology & business industry for over 25 years. She has partnered with The Closer Look Project to pilot our Closer Look Learning Program to bring the very best to her clients and community.

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    Dr. Kimberly Madison, DNP

    Founder & CEO of Mahogany Dermatology Nursing | Education | Research ™

    ‍Dr. Madison is the Founder of Mahogany Dermatology Nursing | Education | Research™. Her tagline, "It is not only our practice authority that needs to expand, it is our mind," encapsulates her core mission: to empower Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in dermatology and aesthetics to build legally sound, ethically grounded, and financially fulfilling careers through dedicated education, research, entrepreneurship, and media engagement.

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    Meg Weddle

    Owner, Meg’s Boutique

    Meg is the owner and operator of Meg’s Boutique in Radford, Va. In partnership with The Closer Look Project, she has dedicated much of her time to educating her customers on sun safe and fashionable clothing.

Official Partners

  • Beauty Within Salon

    Logan, WV

    Christine Runyon, Cosmetologist

    & Owner

    Angi Wells, Cosmetologist

    Kasey Runyon-Wells, Cosmetologist

    Jenna Tomblin, Cosmetologist

    Hannah Gibson, Nail Technician

  • Makayla Justice

    Charleston, WV

    Hairdresser & Aesthetician/Instructor

  • Kimberly Vance

    Williamson, Ky

    Registered Nurse (wound care)

  • Kayla Carpenter

    Kernersville, NC

    Massage Therapist & Registered Nurse

Our Sponsors

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    Fuck Cancer

    Fuck cancer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization grounded in its belief that raising awareness and providing education about early cancer detection and prevention is the best way to keep the disease from taking lives. We also create positive & enriching life changing experiences for cancer fighters. We’ve been around since 2005, when a cancer fighter by the name of Brandon Sean McGuinness starting thinking about ways to express how he felt about cancer and how he could help others battling this disease. If Brandon was here, he would have told you that life is way too short to let something like cancer get in the way of your dreams and it is our goal to help you continue to appreciate all of the beautiful things that are happening around you. We are a team who are committed to supporting cancer fighters in this battle.

Resources

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    Mahogany Dermatology Nursing | Education |Research™

    Mahogany Dermatology Nursing | Education |Research™

    ‍Key Focus Areas & Initiatives: Mahogany Dermatology addresses critical gaps in the industry by: Education & Innovation: Providing clinical guides, training programs, and leveraging cutting-edge AI/AR-enhanced education to close gaps in preceptorship and clinical care, particularly where traditional nursing education falls short. This year, Dr. Madison also launched the Mahogany Dermatology Nursing | Education | Research™ internship, joined by Jade Trevino, BSN, to further cultivate future leaders. Skin of Color Advocacy: Championing culturally appropriate dermatology education and diagnostic support for diverse skin tones, recognizing the severe disparities and lack of adequate training in this area.

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    Less Cancer

    Less Cancer, formally known as Next Generation Choices Foundation 501c3, has been at the forefront of cancer prevention for over two decades.

    This organization has played a critical leadership role in addressing unnecessary and preventable cancer risks, health screenings, health access, lifestyle, social determinants of health and health disparities.

    The organization is known for its workshops to prevent cancer and are founders of National Cancer Prevention Day, the National Cancer Prevention Workshop, and initiated the United States Bipartisan Congressional Cancer Prevention Caucus.

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    F**k Cancer

    Fuck Cancer is dedicated to advancing health equity through early detection and prevention programs, and by providing resources to navigate, manage, and cope with cancer.

    Fuck Cancer is here to raise awareness, provide resources for cancer prevention, and enrich lives. Although a small portion of donations goes toward administrative expenses and overhead, the majority of your time, money and effort is used to raise awareness and support victims of cancer. With your help, Fuck Cancer will become known for its dedication to fighting cancer and putting an end to late-stage diagnoses. We do this regardless of your race, socioeconomic status, religious beliefs or any other demographic category. Cancer certainly doesn’t discriminate, and we don’t either – that’s why we give everyone equal opportunity to realize that you are not alone and here for a reason.