Mission Melanoma - Doing It For Lionel

ITS COMING TO NARROMINE 🧡.

6 & 7 October 2023 you can visit the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation skin check truck in Narromine.

Why not make a day of it on the Saturday & have a skin check before a round of golf at the annual Mission Melanoma Golf Day!

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The support we have received from the community has been so amazing we are excited to bring the bus to Narromine where we know skin check accessibility in the region is a real issue!

Pop the dates in your diary & please share!! 🧡

**Empowered Women's Health Podcast**

Importance of Skin Checks with Sally Everett, Board Member for the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation

In this episode of the Empowered Women's Health Podcast, we are honoured to welcome a passionate advocate for melanoma awareness and sun safety, Sally Everett. Sally shares a deeply personal journey that led her to become a board member for the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation.

In September 2021, Sally's beloved father, Lionel, was diagnosed with a shocking and massive 22cm internal melanoma. Despite being one of the most sun-safe individuals Sally knew, her family had no idea that melanomas could be internal and faced immense challenges navigating information and supporting resources during their ordeal.

Devastatingly, Lionel passed away in November 2021. In the aftermath of this loss, Sally and her family made a courageous decision to share their story, spreading awareness about melanoma and advocating for better education and support resources. Their mission became clear: to emphasize the significance of sun protection, regular skin checks, and early detection.

In this episode, Sally sheds light on the importance of understanding melanoma risks, early detection, and the significance of consistent sun protection practices. She shares her advocacy journey and how she, as a non-medical professional, is determined to create education and awareness to prevent other families from enduring the pain of losing loved ones to this devastating disease.

Tune in to this powerful episode as we learn from Sally's personal experience, garner insights on melanoma awareness, and gain a deeper appreciation for the impact of sun safety in our lives.

To learn more about melanoma awareness and the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation, visit www.australianskincancerfoundation.org

Listen to the Episode here:
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Big thank you to Macquarie Credit Union for joining us as a hole sponsor again this year at the golf day on 7/10/2023 at Narromine Golf Club.

The team at Macquarie Credit Union have been incredible supporters of Mission Melanoma - Doing It For Lionel since it’s inception & we are extremely appreciative of this!

Sending Monique best wishes on her treatment journey! Thank you for sharing your story & being part of the important awareness education & awareness.
The Lazy Grayzer

On 1 July 2023 Anthony & Sally were invited to attend the Narromine Lions Club 70th Anniversary celebrations.

Sally was honoured to accept a donation from the Lions Club towards the work Mission Melanoma Doing It For Lionel & Australian Skin Cancer Foundation are doing around educating & advocacy in the Melanoma & Non Melanoma Skin Cancer areas.

This generous donation is much appreciated & will go to very good use helping us achieve our four pillars of the foundation being;

Advocacy
Education
Research and
Support

As well life saving initiatives like the Skin Check Truck being on the road travelling the country providing accessible & affordable skin checks.

The continued support from our local Narromine, Dubbo & surrounding communities is something we are forever grateful for & our mission has so much we still want to achieve 💛

We can’t wait to bring the Skin Check Bus to Narromine in October. Details coming soon!

Yesterday the Narromine Jets Senior Rugby League held their annual charity & sponsors day.

This year Australian Skin Cancer Foundation was nominated as one of the beneficiaries as they wanted to be part of our .

The Jets wore special jerseys representing the colours & logo of ASCF. They looked amazing.

These jerseys were auctioned after the game & an absolutely phenomenal $15, 740 was raised!!

This was distributed evenly between three organisations doing important work in our community, ASCF, Narromine Cancer Support Group & Narromine VRA. The Jets have such an incredible community & are so much more than just a football club.

Thank you Jets & the Narromine Community for your ongoing support of Mission Melanoma. Please get a skin check ❤️

Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d share a post like this. Im one of the lucky ones. Mine was caught so early thanks to the skill & expertise of the Molemap Australia nurse & not Melanoma.

Dads face sadly is on the truck where I had the check but I’m 100% positive it was his influence that made that check happen 🧡.

My gorgeous neices in pictured with me also has their skin checked. It’s never to early to start the education, awareness & checks!

These are the moments we live for! Catching skin cancer early and ensuring our patients never miss a moment. ❤️

It’s been a month since the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation Skin Cancer Truck hit the road with MoleMap, and the impact has been remarkable!

At our first event in Manly, Sally, a board member of the ASCF who sadly lost her dad to melanoma, had her spots checked by MoleMap. After our melanographer noticed an unusual spot on the right side of her chest, which she suspected was a BCC, Sally returned home and followed up with her local GP for a biopsy. The verdict? A basal cell carcinoma skin cancer.

We are so grateful to do what we do and help diagnose skin cancer early. Wishing Sally a speedy recovery!

We had such an incredible day last year, can’t wait to do it all again 🧡.
Narromine Golf Club Australian Skin Cancer Foundation Tanya Andrew Solo Artist

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Every registered player at this years Golf day at Narromine Golf Club on 7 October 2023 will receive as part of their entry fee a stubby holder & bucket hat with thanks to the generous support of the Narromine USMC.

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Anyone who knows Sally & Anthony knows they are very active & passionate members of the Narromine Jets Senior Rugby League.

Each year the club holds a charity round where three charities doing important work in the community are supported & the players wear jerseys representing the charities. This year the family are extremely proud & honoured to have the Jets supporting the Foundation & raising awareness of .

These jerseys the players will be wearing are incredible & will be actioned off at the Narromine USMC after the games with funds being divided between three very worthy charities, ASCF, Narromine Rescue Squad & Narromine Cancer Support Group.

If your looking for something to do next Saturday, 15/7/2023, come to Narromine! Footy, charity auction & live music after the auction! It’s no doubt going to be a great & special day 🧡.

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We have some amazing sponsorship & supporters again for this years Doing it For Lionel Charity Golf Day on 7 October 2023 at the Narromine Golf Course & we are thrilled to start introducing you to them!

We are honoured to have Macquarie Accounting in Narromine joining us as a hole sponsor! Thank you Cindy for the support of 🧡

It’s not to late to join our mission melanoma, if you would be interested in sponsoring or contributing to our raffle, please reach out, we would love to hear from you 😊.

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Dubbo City Toyota were one of our first generous supporters when we first kicked off our mission melanoma journey back in March 2022.

We are honoured & appreciative of their on going support as a hole sponsor this year at the Golf Day on 7 October 2023 at Narromine Golf Club

Thank you to Ben, Shannon & the team for being part of our & your contribution to educating & raising awareness about Melanoma & the importance of sun protection & regular skin checks 🧡

It’s not to late to join our mission melanoma, if you would be interested in sponsoring or contributing to our raffle, please reach out, we would love to hear from you 😊.

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We have some amazing sponsorship & supporters again for this years Doing it For Lionel Charity Golf Day on 7 October 2023 at the Narromine Golf Club & we are thrilled to start introducing you to them!

We are honoured to have LJ Ho**er Narromine joining us as a hole sponsor! Thank you so much to the team for the support of 🧡

It’s not to late to join our mission melanoma, if you would be interested in sponsoring or contributing to our raffle, please reach out, we would love to hear from you 😊.

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We have some amazing sponsorship & supporters again for this years Doing it For Lionel Charity Golf Day on 7 October 2023 at the Narromine Golf Course & we are thrilled to start introducing you to them!

Mat Edwards Building were sponsors of the inaugural golf day & really appreciate Mat’s ongoing support of .

Mat was the builder that built Sally & Anthony’s home and is a brilliant tradesperson.

Unfortunately Lionel never got to see the completed house but there was lots of video call walk through & photo updates as the progress was happening ❤️.

It’s not to late to join our mission melanoma, if you would be interested in sponsoring or contributing to our raffle, please reach out, we would love to hear from you 😊.

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We have some amazing sponsorship & supporters again for this years Doing it For Lionel Charity Golf Day on 7 October 2023 at the Narromine Golf Course & we are thrilled to start introducing you to them!

Western Districts Memorial Park were sponsors of the inaugural golf day & are honoured to have them join us as a sponsor again this year & their continued support of our 🧡

It’s not to late to join our mission melanoma, if you would be interested in sponsoring or contributing to our raffle, please reach out, we would love to hear from you 😊.

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We are very excited to have Tanya Andrew Solo Artist providing tunes at the Golf Day at the Narromine Golf Club on 7 October 2023 from 4pm!

Come & join us for some great live music on a relaxed family atmosphere 🎶.

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Here is a reminder why regular skin checks are so important.

Last Friday at the launch of the skin check truck, Sally had her skin checked, her 12 month check up was due so took the opportunity.

The lovely nurse found a couple of sun spots on the hands & something on the chest that she thought was a pimple. The nurse recommended a follow up appointment with my GP, which she did on Wednesday.

The sun spots were burnt off. The spot which thought was a pimple seems very low risk, not Melanoma, but perhaps a low risk basil cell carcinoma, but taking preventative action.

Just reinforcing;
✅ Skin Checks are incredibly important
✅ This truck is already changing lives

We have some amazing sponsorship & supporters again for this years Australian Skin Cancer Foundation Mission Melanoma Doing it For Lionel Charity Golf Day on 7 October 2023 at the Narromine Golf Club & we are thrilled to start introducing you to them!

Each registered player this year will receive a stubby holder & bucket hat sponsored by the Narromine USMC. The board of Directors & Management of the club are great supporters of our community & giving back & we are so grateful to have them on our 🧡

It’s not to late to join our mission melanoma, if you would be interested in sponsoring or contributing to our raffle, please reach out, we would love to hear from you 😊.

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Australia’s First Skin Check Truck was launched this morning.

86 faces of loved ones lost to Melanoma feature on this truck, including Lionel. He will now travel Australia on a truck that is a game changer in making skin checks accessible & saving lives.

What an emotional morning! We love & miss you Dad 💛

We are so excited to see this truck roll into Narromine in October. Stay tuned for details 🧡

It’s men’s health awareness week this week.

One of the lessons reinforced with Dad, was if something doesn’t look or feel right, get it checked, health is nothing to be complacent with.

When was your last skin check 🧡

Happy National Suncreen Day!

Don’t be dismissive with your sun protection, UV rays still exist in winter & burn your skin all year round.

Something Lionel used to say all the time “just because it’s cloudy doesn’t mean your not going to get burnt!”

🧴 Skin Cancer accounts for the largest amount of cancers diagnosed in Australia each year.

🧴 Wearing suncreen can lower your chance of getting Melanoma by 50%

🧴 Sunscreen must be reapplied at least every 90 minutes when outdoors to be most effective.

It’s here. It’s a game changer & a life saver. 🧡

Thank you to Sharon from the Western Plains App for the great article on Australian Skin Cancer Foundation Melanoma Mates Initiative & always being such a great supporter of our Mission Melanoma 🧡

"Mates" make melanoma journey easier

Melanoma Mates - no one should feel like they are unsupported on what can be a very scary & lonely journey.

This week Narromine has played home to the Trakmaster Off Road Caravan Group.

Whilst they have been here supporting our local region they have been fundraising to give back to the local community & this afternoon held a presentation to a number of different local organisations, one of which was Mission Melanoma Doing It For Lionel - supporting the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation.

Sally was honoured to be presented with their donation & we thank them for their generosity & support of our mission 🧡.

May is Melanoma Awareness Month.
Perfect time to consider changing your routine.

Change Your Routine Video (30sec) - Sun Protection for Outdoor Workers UV radiation is a major workplace hazard for outdoor workers. Protect yourself from skin cancer. Seek and set up shade, wear protective clothing, a wide-brim...

🧐 How do I look for the early signs of skin cancer?

Early signs of skin cancer may include:

➡️ Changes in shape, colour, size on any old spot.

➡️ Mole or other skin marks that ooze, bleeds, or becomes crusty.

➡️ A mole that is painful to the touch.

➡️ Sore that does not heal within two weeks.

➡️ Shiny pink, red, pearly white, or translucent bump.

➡️ Mole or sore with irregular borders, that may bleed easily.

✅ Keep a record from every check by taking pictures or noting down to compare between checks number and shape of your skin marks.

💡 Check out our website to read more information https://www.theskincancerdoctor.com.au/how-to-check-your-skin-for-skin-cancer/

Dad was a manly fan & one of his favourite players was Cliffy Lyons. I can only imagine what he was thinking looking down today as his son in law Anthony took to the field to play in the same team as Cliffy in the Legends of League event in Narromine today💛

Book a professional skin cancer check today Skin Cancer Doctor provides individual skin checks and workplace skin cancer programs, health clinics and education programs. All services are available Australia wide Our Expertise Skin Check We provide a meticulously thorough, full-body skin examination. You do not need a referral for a skin check...

We are excited!! Australia’s first ever National Skin Check Truck!
The dream is very close! Stay tuned for the launch!

📣 SAVE THE DATE 📣

After the incredible success of the first Australian Skin Cancer Foundation Mission Melanoma Doing It For Lionel Charity Golf Day, we are excited to be holding the event again at the Narromine Golf Club on 7 October 2023.

If you are interested in being part of this family day educating & creating awareness of the importance of sun safety & regular skin checks please reach out!

There is sponsorship opportunities at a variety of levels, including our raffle to be drawn on the day.

Send us a message & we will be in contact! Thank you for all the continued support of our mission, we have achieved so much since losing Dad in November 2021 but still have so much we want to achieve 🧡

Sally Everett James McEd Carin McGuire Anthony Everett Denise McGuire

Thank you everyone for supporting our families mission. 💛

Today is International Women’s Day and I’d like to thank all the wonderful women in our electorate, who give so much to our community. 👩

This years theme is

Congratulations to our wonderful Sally Everett who has been named Dubbo Local Woman Of The Year 🤩

Sally is on the board of Australian Skin Cancer Foundation and has dedicated and volunteered much of her time to help raise awareness and funds for skin cancer research.

Sally’s gone above and beyond for the Narromine community including her dedication to the Narromine Jets Senior Rugby League club. The Jets were recognised as NSW Rugby League Community club of the Year in 2022! 🙌

Sally’s tremendous contribution to her region is outstanding! Thank you Sally for all you do.

Bronnie Taylor MLC International Women's Day Mission Melanoma - Doing It For Lionel Sally Everett
Narromine Shire NRL

🔍 Knowing your family history of Melanoma could save your life. The increased risk might be because of a shared family lifestyle of frequent sun exposure or a family tendency to have fair skin.

There is no sure way to prevent melanoma, but there are things you can do that could lower your risk of getting melanoma and other skin cancers:
☀️ Incorporating sunscreen into your daily routine, even when it’s cloudy outside.
☀️ Wearing a hat and sunglasses and protective clothing.
☀️ Booking an annual skin cancer check.

🩺 Check out our website https://www.theskincancerdoctor.com.au/contact/appointment-schedule/ to see where we will be travelling to next and how to book a skin check appointment at one of our following clinics.

Our upcoming clinics for NSW and QLD are:

Wellington - https://app.molescope.com/wellington-community-clinic/

Wee Waa - https://app.molescope.com/wee-waa-community-clinic/

Walgett - https://app.molescope.com/walgett-community-clinic/

Lightning Ridge - https://app.molescope.com/lightning-ridge-community-clinic/

Roma - https://app.molescope.com/roma-community-clinic/

Miles - https://app.molescope.com/miles-community-clinic/

Wandoan- https://app.molescope.com/wandoan-community-clinic/

Agnes Water - https://app.molescope.com/agnes-water-community-clinic/

✅ Information from:

📙 https://www.cancer.org/cancer/melanoma-skin-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/risk-factors.html #:~:text=Around%2010%25%20of%20all%20people,a%20combination%20of%20these%20factors.

📘 https://www.theskincancerdoctor.com.au/

Book a professional skin cancer check today Skin Cancer Doctor provides individual skin checks and workplace skin cancer programs, health clinics and education programs. All services are available Australia wideOur Expertise Skin Check We provide a meticulously thorough, full-body skin examination. You do not need a referral for a skin check....