Happy 30th Birthday

To a beautiful Angel,
hugs and kisses all the way to heaven.

30-5-79 to 22-6-06

Every now and then we come
across a special person who touches
the heart and warms the soul and
all at once we realise we are in the
presence of a wingless angel.
                - Adele Basheer

Emily and Aaron at Mater Hospital (Brisbane) Chapel

Baptism and engagement

11th June 2006

Emily and Aaron Mater Hospital (Brisbane) verandah

Wedding Day

16th June 2006

Emily Tapp (nee White)

30th June 1979  -  22nd June 2006

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 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, they enabled us to pass on what we have learnt and hope others will understand the need for regular self examinations and that early detection could save your life.

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 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 and education of melanoma skin cancer. www.melanomaawarenessfoundation.org