THERE IS NOTHING HEALTHY

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If you think tanning gives you a healthy glow, think again.

• Tanning and sunburn are skin cells in trauma.
• One damaged skin cell can start a melanoma growing.
• A melanoma need only be 1mm deep to spread to other parts of the body.

Even if a melanoma is cut out, it can appear months or years later, often in your lung, liver or brain.

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SUMMER AWARENESS PROGRAM 2009/10

The foundation promotes Skin Cancer awareness with information leaflets and free sunscreen. Also hats and foundation merchandise are sold at some events.

HOCKEY VICTORIA - September 

Victorian State Finals

SPRING INTO GARDENING - October

Organised by Stonnington Council

HOCKEY VICTORIA - November

Regional Junior Hockey Finals

VARIETY CLUB - November

Christmas Fun Run (CANCELLED wash-out)

RITCHES SUPERMARKET - November

Awareness at shopping Centre

HOCKEY AUSTRALIA - 28th November to 6th December

CHAMPION's TROPHY- With teams from England, Germany, Korea, Neatherlands & Spain.

ONE BY ONE BEACH PARTY - December 

At Croydon Memorial Pool

ELTHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL - 24th & 25th January

Well received with our free Sunscreen and Skin Cancer information

Lots of Hats sold both days.

MEN'S HEALTH @ Keilor - 7th February

Also market day organised by Keilor Rotary

WESTERN BULLDOGS - Western Festival - 28th February

Whitten Oval 

CORPORATE 20/20 Cricket - 7th March

FINALS and family day 

Spring Newsletter 2009

We at the Emily Tapp Melanpma Foundation would like to congratulate all our supporters, voluteers and sponsors who have helped us to grow and "Make a Difference". 

To read more information including upcoming events check our newsletter which includes the following:

       * "Melanoma Risk Calculator"

       * melaNOmore awareness

Newsletter December 2008

Newsletter December 2007

The foundation was formed following the death, from melanoma, of our daughter Emily aged 27. We formed the foundation because at the time we had little knowledge or understanding of melanoma and considered that it was essential, in order to help others in a similar situation, to raise the awareness and promote early detection of the disease.  After reading the statistics on melanoma  showing it being the second biggest killer of young people in their 20’s, second only to car accidents, our priority was to inform and educate.

There was also a big need to raise funds to support more research into melanoma. With our first MARCH for MELANOMA in 2007 we gave melanoma a voice and at the same time promoted awareness as well as support for family and friends who have been touched by melanoma and most importantly remembering loved ones taken by this insidious disease.

Our “Sun Awareness” programs during the summer months have been very successful, as well as giving out free sunscreen and information leaflets it enables us to pass on what we have learnt and hope others will understand the need for regular self examination and that early detection is vital.

Emily Vesna Tapp (nee White)

                                                                   30/5/1979  - 22/6/2006     

The Cancer Council Victoria’s Sun Smart program recommends Victorians take five steps to protect against sun damage when the Sun Smart UV Alert indicates the UV Index is at 3 or above: 

1. Slip on some sun-protective clothing - that covers as much skin as possible
2. Slop on SPF30+ sunscreen - make sure it is broad spectrum and water resistant Put it on 20 minutes before you go outdoors and every two hours afterwards. Sunscreen should never be used to extend the time you spend in the sun.
3. Slap on a hat - that protects your face, head, neck and ears
4. Seek shade 
5. Slide on some sunglasses - make sure they meet Australian Standards.

And remember, extra care should be taken between 10am to 4pm when UV Index levels reach their peak. The Sun Smart UV Alert appears on the weather page of all Australian daily newspapers and is available on the Bureau of Meteorology website. Go to www.bom.gov.au/weather/uv 

For further information on sun protection and skin cancer visit www.sunsmart.com.au  or call The Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20.

March for Melanoma 2008 Volunteers

Melanoma WA - Perth 

The foundation was founded by melanoma survivor Clinton Heal. Contact the foundation for information on their awareness programs including support group meetings in Perth. www.melanomawa.org.au

 Melanoma Patients Australia - Brisbane

Informs patients of the latest trials and research including support groups in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.  www.melanomapatients.org

 Melanoma Awareness Foundation  -  Brisbane

A foundation formed in memory of Amanda Carter and is dedicated to raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. www.melanomaawarenessfoundation.org