
Join Brodie Young and enjoy special performances by
Marijana from Australian Idol and Rhiannon Bahree & Band
Take part in the 4km walk around the waterfront and at the same time discover Docklands. This special walk will honour loved ones who has been affected by melanoma or Skin Cancer and show support for melanoma patients, or just to get out for a walk and support this special cause.
Together with MC BRODIE YOUNG
MARIJANA for idol AND Rihannon Bahree and Band

MARCH for MELANOMA 2007 MARCH for MELANOMA 2009
This special day is organised to support melanoma patients and help family and friends remember loved ones lost to melanoma. At the same time we promote awareness of this insidious disease that takes so many young lives.
We are planning our biggest ever MARCH for MELANOMA in 2010. Any support we can receive will be greatly appreciated, with funds raised going to Melanoma Research at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the "Melanoma Risk Calculator" at Alfred Hospital's "Victorian Melanoma Service".
Video's below are also on Youtube
MARCH for MELANOMA 2009 Promotion video
A BIG WELCOME TO PERTH
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Western Australia
Even if a melanoma is cut out, it can appear months or years later, often in your lung, liver or brain.
Latest news & UV ALERT from
SUNSMART Victoria
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
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"
* "COLOURS of SPRING" Fashion Show & Dinner* melaNOmore awareness
* ride4acure
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
Informs patients of the latest trials and research including support groups in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. www.melanomapatients.org
A foundation formed in memory of Amanda Carter and is dedicated to raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. www.melanomaawarenessfoundation.org
Melanoma Risk Calculator - Fundraiser "Colours of Spring"
Cleo Magazine:
Article: Dying for a Tan
Cancer Council Media Release:
Article: Latest figures show melanoma at highest level in Victoria
The Age - 20/2/08
Article: Emily’s list for life
Article: Faster Skin Checks Set to Save Lives
St. Vincent’s Skin Cancer Triage Clinic
Information: New Triage Clinic in Melbourne
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