The Dean Hedstrom Foundation for Melanoma Awareness was founded by Dean's friends and family after Dean lost his battle with Stage IV Melanoma on April 25, 2009. His friends and family are determined to make sure Dean's memory lives on and he is honored for the amazing man that he was, the amazing life he lived, and the amazing battle he fought.

The foundation is a 501(c)3 organization, and has no paid employees. The DHFMA board of directors and advisory board all share the same passion, to promote melanoma education and awareness in efforts to prevent others from enduring what Dean experienced.

Second Chance Rescue (registered with the IRS as Another Chance Animal Rescue, Inc.) is a Florida 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, which has been in existence for over 25 years. We take in abandoned, abused, neglected, and unwanted dogs throughout several counties including Flagler, Duval, Volusia, Putnam, Orange, Levy, Bradford and Baker. We also provide assistance to other animals when space and funds are available. We are truly a no-kill rescue, funded solely on donations, which are 100% tax-deductible. We have no paid staff and all funds donated go directly to the animals. Over 30,000 animals have been adopted to amazing homes over more than 25 years!