On May 1, 2000 our son, Steven Scott Robinson, died of melanoma at the age of 35. By the time Steve knew the mole on his chest was melanoma, it was too late for him. Melanoma had already reached his lymph nodes. He died ten months after receiving the diagnosis that he had melanoma. It was his request that we try to help others to be sure that this does not happen to them.
Being a former high school math teacher, I felt the best way to achieve this goal was through education. My husband and I established an endowment at CMC Foundation and asked the Minerva Society to work with us in educating others about melanoma. We are grateful to CMC and Mr. and Mrs. Craig Daue for supporting our son’s endowment.
Since 2003, CMC Foundation has arranged for a doctor and I to visit classrooms of third, fourth, and fifth graders to talk with students about the characteristics of melanoma and what the children can do to minimize their chances of getting melanoma. We have had several doctors go with us into the classrooms and I am very thankful that they have been willing to give up time from their busy schedule to help us in this endeavor. The children are very receptive at this age. I believe we have helped them understand how important it is to protect their body when they play outside. I hope to expand our program to reach all children in the local elementary schools.
Betty Robinson
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