The War on Skin Cancer Event was held Saturday, May 20, 2017 at OHSU in Portland. The event featured a 5K walk and fun run, an exhibition of hte SCAR Project, a scientific symposium as well as booths with edcational and safety information. (OHSU/Patrick Kinghorn)

On display at the 2017 War on Skin Cancer Event held May 20, 1027 in Portland, was the SCAR Project, a portrait series by 3rd year dermatology resident Kelly Griffith-Bauer, M.D., documenting the stories and scars of melanoma patients. (OHSU/Patrick Kinghorn)

A participant gives a thumbs-up during the 6th Annual NW Melanoma 5K Walk and Fun Run, May 20, 2017. All proceeds from the walk support the Melanoma Tissue Bank Consortium. (OHSU/Patrick Kinghorn)

Participants in the 6th Annual NW Melanoma 5K Walk and Fun Run cross over the Tilikum Crossing, May 20, 2017. All proceeds from the walk support the Melanoma Tissue Bank Consortium. (OHSU/Patrick Kinghorn)

The 2016 War on Skin Cancer Event, held at the Collaborative Life Sciences Building in Portland, May 21, 2016. (OHSU/Patrick Kinghorn)

Third-year OHSU resident Kelly Griffith-Bauer, M.D., examines a patient. (OHSU/Patrick Kinghorn)

Donning “war” gear in the fight against skin cancer, Sancy Leachman, M.D., speaks to participants at the 2016 War on Skin Cancer Event in Portland, May 21, 2016. (OHSU/Patrick Kinghorn)