Melanoma Fund

Happy heavenly birthday to our founder, Harry Townsend. Forever our inspiration and benchmark for passion and good. Thank you for starting this great little charity and providing us with a legacy to continue where you once thrived.

https://melanoma-fund.co.uk/our-inspiration/

With politicians calling for VAT to be scrapped on high factor sunscreen, it looks like we are making impact as part of our work as a cohort of melanoma and skin cancer charities.

Our CEO Michelle Baker will be talking this afternoon to The BBC on how this will impact cancer across the UK.

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Skin cancer patients face delays as NHS waiting list soars Now politicians are calling for VAT to be scrapped on high-factor sunscreen so more people can afford to protect themselves.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Sportscotland has agreed to add our Sunguarding course to its training resources, furthering our mission around sun protection in sports and outdoor recreation.

Skin cancer is a problem, and education is a solution, which starts with those who lead outdoors, modelling good behaviour and attitudes.

The Melanoma Fund's FREE course is used and shared by universities and sports organisations such as Plymouth Marjon University Durham University, University of Nottingham, UK Coaching Sport Wales and many more.

Get accredited via Sportscotland here: https://sportscotland.org.uk/training

Our friends at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are 100% correct in raising awareness of this. Please share with your friends and family…

Our experts have been advising against a dangerous new trend called ‘sunburning’.

Started by social media influencers, it involves exposing your skin to the sun, without sun protection, with claims of boosting health and healing acne. In reality, it can actually seriously harm your health long-term.

Unprotected sun exposure and excessive sunburn can increase the chances of developing skin Cancer later on in life, as well as prematurely ageing your skin.

Please make sure you stay safe in the sun (when it returns); apply high-SPF sunscreen regularly and stay in the shade or cover up where possible.

Go to our website to hear what our experts had to say: https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/2024/08/social-trend-increases-chances-of-cancer-in-later-life/

With a heat wave hitting parts of the UK, sunburn is rife, with those aiming to soak up those precious but potentially deadly UV rays!

Our CEO, Michelle Baker will be talking to BBC Radio Cornwall Breakfast Show this morning at 7:35 to discuss Ross Ellis, who is married with two children, and has recently lost his eye following a melanoma diagnosis. Ellis said he believed his cancer was caused by one severe case of sunburn in his teens.

We will be talking about a safe way of enjoying the Sun this summer so tune in…

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxe23k2yd0ko

Sunburn warning from man who lost an eye to skin cancer Ross Ellis, 39, wants to warn people how dangerous sunburn can be.

Great support of our work via Essex County FA. We now have support coming in from all over the UK following our WebEx presentation in Spring, keeping young players and coaches educated and sun safe.

Be Aware of the Significance of Sun Protection This Summer Ensuring Player and Coach Wellbeing Remains a Top Priority

Our attendance at LIV Golf UK 2024 allowed us to raise awareness of sun protection and skin cancer prevention among sports and outdoor enthusiasts attending the event, generating important data about sunscreen application. Read our latest blog to find out what we learned:
https://melanoma-fund.co.uk/blog/sun-sorted-activation-at-liv-golf-uk-a-success-story

We have just read the devastating news that this young footballer has been diagnosed with melanoma, which has spread to other parts of his body. We have contacted Queen of the South FC to offer our support and call for more awareness of skin cancer, sun protection, and sunbed risks within the club and wider, via themselves and the Scottish Amateur Football Association to reach more young players.

Our thoughts are with you Charlie and your family and we wish you a speedy recovery.

Mum issues sunbed warning after teenage son diagnosed with skin cancer Charlie Watson, 19, was diagnosed with nodular malignant melanoma after a mole appeared on his abdomen last summer.

Our mission is to ensure sport and outdoor organisations recognise the importance of sun safety and pass this message on to their customers and staff, to impact rates of skin cancer in the UK.

AdventureSmart showcases exactly how we are creating awareness, seeding this message deep into the sector, creating cultural change.

Be adventure smart in spring and summer - AdventureSmartUK Be Adventure Smart in Spring & Summer The urge to explore the coast and countryside is strong as winter eases its grip and softens into spring. Spring is a time to re-engage with those ventures you may have put on hold during the winter months but don’t rush into things; take your time to become r...

🌞 Exciting news for Activity Providers and Sports Coaches in the UK! 🏞️

Introducing a new course: Sunguarding - Sun and Heat Protection for Sports and Outdoor Recreation. ☀️

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this online course is designed for anyone working with people outdoors, in sports, or outdoor recreation. It equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to mitigate the risks of UV exposure.

Course Details:
🕒 Duration: 2 hours
📚 Format: Presentation or Online Course
🌟 CPD Points: 3
💰 Cost: FREE
🎖️ Accredited by: CIMSPA and the Institute of Outdoor Learning

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and ensure the safety of your participants in the sun! Visit: https://melanoma-fund.co.uk/sun-and-heat-protection-course/

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Thank you to Gavid at Infinity-Tennis for getting the club OK accredited to the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code. Great work!

Since becoming sun safe accredited with the melanomafund we have placed a much greater emphasis on staying safe in the sun.

🎾 Regular breaks with plenty of water
🎾 Shade availability inside and out
🎾 Wearing hats
🎾 Topping up the sunscreen every 2hrs

Enjoy your summer activities safely while still enjoying the beautiful weather ☀️🎾👌

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Sun and heat protection in sport and outdoor recreation has never been more vital or relevant, and this article showcases exactly why.

If you are a coach, instructor or work with people outdoors please do get eyes on our new Sunguarding course which will help future proof your career.

We have been working with various GB Teams to get sunscreen and sun protection advice out to them, however there is so much more to be done.

https://melanoma-fund.co.uk/sun-and-heat-protection-course/

How heat transformed the Paris Olympics in 100 years 'Your body goes into shutdown mode'

Our CEO Michelle Baker was on BBC Norfolk Breakfast Show this morning discussing how ‘3 is the magic number’ representing the level on the UV Index when sun protection is required. As well as sunburn, tanning, and attitudes we were also calling to get our sunboards onto beaches this summer.

If you’re a Norfolk based business and wish to sponsor a sunboard please contact us! www.melanoma-fund.co.uk

What an event! Today and tomorrow at is SOLD OUT.

We are in the Fan Village providing advice with our team on sunscreen application and skincare . The Sun-Sorted! stand received hundreds of visits yesterday and today it’s all hands on deck - watch this space. 👌😣😳⛳️🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️

Amazing day at LIV Golf at JCB Golf and Country Club today… promoting the importance of being Sun-Sorted! So much more to come but if you’re in the Fan Village pop over and say hello!

Come visit us on the Sun-Sorted! stand in the Fan Village at LIV Golf at the JCB Golf and Country Club on Friday/Saturday/Sunday 🔆🔆🔆

As our CEO Michelle Baker states in this article from Golf Business News (thanks team), the Melanoma Fund's mission is to break down the barriers and remove those pesky excuses around sunscreen application.

Our NEW partnership with Solex aims to get the message to golfers and all other sportspeople who value their grip, that they no longer need to choose between their performance OR their health.

Solex teams up with Melanoma Fund Working to break down the barriers around sunscreen application in sport, Solex, the revolutionary sun cream applicator, designed for sportspeople and the outdoors, has partnered with the Melanoma Fund.

Gareth Bale can keep a golf ball in the air for 30 seconds - which is astonishing! If you are good at 'keepy-uppy' with a golf ball and club, we want you on our Sun-Sorted! stand at LIV Golf this year to inspire others with your talent. If you've got what it takes, let us know! DM us for details.

Bale shows skills with a golf ball in 30-second keepy-uppy challenge Real Madrid star Bale combined his two passions - golf and football- as he used a combination of feet, knees and club to keep the ball off the floor 58 times in 30 seconds.

Our CEO, Michelle Baker will be on the BBC Radio Cornwall Breakfast Show tomorrow (24.07.24) talking about the region's high levels of skin cancer, how the charity supports local organisations, and why taking the Sunguarding course should be the duty of everyone who works with people outdoors. Tune in from 7:35am

BBC Radio Cornwall - James Churchfield, James Dundon sits in (24/07/2024) Trusted local news and weather, updates and music at breakfast.

So delighted with this team effort from Thomas Webber, family and friends. Such a great fundraiser full of love and respect and determination. Lovely to meet you all too!

Please donate if you can folks! https://www.justgiving.com/team/gazzas-legacy2024

Our aim is that our NEW course becomes part of the fabric of the education of a sports coach/outdoor activity leader. Organisations such as The PGA is supporting that movement!

Online course sets the sun safety standard for industry professionals ☀️⛳

Launched during , The Melanoma Fund has pioneered the 'UK's first sun protection course for the sports and outdoor sector', designed to elevate standards in sun safety education and skin cancer prevention, targeting those at the highest risk.

The free online course, Sunguarding: Sun and heat protection for sports and outdoor recreation, is developed especially for those who work with people outdoors, from aspiring to existing golf professionals. Using practical strategies and insights, it provides the knowledge and skills required to mitigate the risks of UV exposure, ensuring the safety and well-being of leaders and participants.

PGA Members and Trainees can take the course via PGA Learn: https://bit.ly/44ep504

Great work LTA Coach Development and LTA - Tennis For Britain - now it's up to coaches to take the time to ensure they fully understand their responsibilities around sun protection. With sunburn no longer an acceptable outcome of organised outdoor activity this has never been more important.

The sun can be strong enough to damage your skin from March to October, even if it’s cold or cloudy. Clouds block some UV, but over 90% of UV rays can pass through cloud and cause sunburn.

Your health matters: you spend hours coaching outdoors, so be prepared to protect yourself🌤

The UK’s first sun safety course for sports professionals has been launched. Fill yourself in on:
☀️ How to use the UV Index, practical tips around sunscreen and protective clothing
☀️ Insights into different types of skin cancer, risk factors, and early detection strategies
☀️ Identifying and lowering the risk of heat-related illnesses
☀️ Protecting your health to set an example for your players

👉 https://melanoma-fund.co.uk/sun-and-heat-protection-course/

🌞🏌️‍♂️ At this year's 152nd The Open at Troon, we continue our collaboration with The R&A to ensure sunboards provide sunscreen and remind everyone about the importance of sun safety. If you’re there, remember to check the UV Index, apply sunscreen, wear a hat, and seek shade when possible.

Here is our Trustee Craig Cotterill with the resplendent board!! Send a similar pic through and I’ll send you a free bottle of sunscreen in the post! Just tag Melanoma Fund

Stay safe, stay sun smart!

We are proud to carry the Royal Yachting Association logo on our website and have their support around the importance of sun safety.

Performance Manager Sarah McGovern says; “I am always amazed how many families get caught out with sunburn”, and we can help prevent that with our targeted advice within our Sunguarding Sport resources here:
https://melanoma-fund.co.uk/sunguarding/sailing-and-cruising

https://www.rya.org.uk/news/cw-blog-july-24

www.rya.org.uk As we head towards the summer holidays, all of us at RYA Cymru Wales hope you will have lots of fun getting afloat whether you’re at home or away – and most importantly, enjoy the wellbeing benefits of watersports safely.

We ❤️ posts like this, cementing our partnership with Premier Education UK to keep their staff educated and the children on their care sun safe. What better reason to select this excellent activity provider for your children.

We are delighted to announce yet another sporting collaboration.

CCricket Walesnow features the EEngland and Wales Cricket Board(ECB) guidance document we created with the national governing body, around sun protection for cricket coaches, PLUS our Sunguarding course link onto the pathway section of their website.

This may seem like a small step, however, this is another brick removed from the wall blocking awareness of Sunguarding in sport. Another brick could represent a life saved from melanoma.



https://cricketwales.org.uk/regionalcricket

We have been working hard this year creating awareness, collaborations and partnerships that expand our message of Sunguarding deep into sport. Here is our latest work with the Welsh Sports Association

WSA collaborate with Melanoma Fund to raise awareness of dangers of the sun - WSA The WSA is collaborating with the Melanoma Fund to raise awareness around the dangers of the sun, especially for sport and leisure.