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Craig Melvin is starting a family candle business called Melvin Made

The business will launch on Dec. 2 in honor of Giving Tuesday, with proceeds benefiting an array of cancer charities

"This is one of those hobbies that turned into a passion for me and my family because everyone's affected by cancer," Melvin tells PEOPLE exclusively

Craig Melvin knows how to wax poetic. Literally, that is.

The NBC newsman, 46, exclusively tells PEOPLE that together with his family, he's launching a candle business called Melvin Made .

The proceeds will benefit various cancer charities, including some of those that have helped Melvin's own relatives navigate care.

"I'm really excited about it," Melvin says. "The goal is to sell these things and raise awareness about a variety of canc

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