The WAM Foundation - War Against Melanoma

The WAM Foundation is an Ohio nonprofit corporation founded by Kirk and Lyndsey Vidra after
their lives were significantly impacted by melanoma (See Survivor Story). While Kirk's story is one of
survival, too many melanoma stories don't end the same, and too many fathers, mothers, sons, and
daughters are lost. Kirk and Lyndsey realize how truly blessed they are and founded The WAM
Foundation in hopes that one day all melanoma stories end with survival.

Despite the alarming growth and statistics of melanoma (See Facts), the general public remains
relatively unaware of the dangers of melanoma and melanoma research remains significantly
underfunded. Research continues to teach us more about melanoma. Scientists are learning more
about its causes and exploring new ways to prevent, find, and treat melanoma. Because of research,
people with melanoma can look forward to a better quality of life and less chance of dying from this
disease. Melanoma detected and treated early is nearly 100% curable!

The WAM Foundation was formed to raise public awareness of melanoma, to educate the public
about prevention methods, to promote screenings for early detection, and to provide funds for
research of effective treatment methods and ultimately a cure for melanoma. To the extent able, The
WAM Foundation may also from time to time provide funds to support patients diagnosed with
melanoma and their families that may be in need of financial assistance to obtain proper treatment
and care.

The WAM Foundation intends to carry out its mission through several fundraising events throughout
the year. These events will not only raise funds to further the mission of The WAM Foundation, but
will also carry out its mission through promoting public awareness of melanoma and providing
educational brochures and other materials regarding melanoma, its causes, detection and prevention.
The WAM Foundation will fund its mission primarily through solicitation of corporate and
individual sponsors and donors at these multiple fundraising events throughout the year. In addition,
we also anticipate raising additional funds via our website by accepting online donations and selling
limited apparel and merchandise containing the logo of The WAM Foundation.

Possible fundraising events include golf tournaments, bowling events, walking/running/cycling and
other athletic events, dinners/dances, silent auctions, trivia nights, wine tastings, etc. We also intend
to promote The WAM Foundation and its mission by hosting a booth or tent at local community
events to provide educational materials regarding melanoma, its causes, detection and prevention,
and potentially work with local dermatologists to conduct screenings at such events.

In carrying out our mission, we intend to provide funds to organizations that further support the
mission of The WAM Foundation by researching the causes of melanoma, its detection and
prevention, effective treatment methods, and ultimately a cure for melanoma. We anticipate such
organizations to include hospitals, physicians, research facilities, and other organizations engaged in
melanoma research. By way of example, without limitation, such organizations may include the
following: The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and
Solove Research Institute in Columbus, Ohio; The Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish
Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri; the National Cancer
Institute; the Melanoma Research Foundation; The Skin Cancer Foundation; the Lance Armstrong
Foundation; and The V Foundation for Cancer Research. Any funds contributed by or on behalf of
The WAM Foundation will be designated specifically for purposes of melanoma promotion,
education, treatment or research; and prior to contributing any such funds, we will obtain reasonable
assurance that the funds will be used for such purposes exclusively.