2008 - March for Melanoma - A Great Success
The foundation would like to thank all who participated at this special event. Our 2nd MARCH for MELANOMA was a great success promoting sun awareness and especially early detection of melanoma. We had support from as far as Bendigo, Taralgon, Gippsland, Warragul, Phillip Island, King Lake and stretching out to the far east of Melbourne (Yarra Valley and Mt. Dandenong).
Donations are coming thick and fast for all the sponsored participants. Please accept our gratitude for getting involved in this, our first sponsorship program.
What: 4km walk or 8km run, (casual walk or run along the water's edge with the city skyline in the background) along ‘The Strand’ at Williamstown.
When: Sunday 2nd March 2008, 4pm - 7.30pm
- 4pm start with afro beat and Brodie Young
- Walk starting 4.15pm
- MELANOMORE MUSIC CONCERT from 5pm to 7.30pm featuring top Australian musicians.
Where: Commonwealth Reserve, WILLIAMSTOWN
Cost: $25pp - includes bag, sunscreen, bottled water, health bar, wristband, lapel pin and Melanoma information leaflets plus more.
Children under 13 free. Ages 13-18, $15 only - includes bag, sunscreen & wristband.
Special Melanomore T-shirts available on the day.
Please note: you will not receive confirmation of registration by mail, please bring your registration (order) number on the day.
Have your family, friends and workmates sponsor your walk/run to help raise more funds and awareness. Download the Supporters Donation Form here.
The History...
Our first March for Melanoma occurred on 4th March 2007 and was a wonderful success. Over 1000 attended the day at Williamstown Reserve in Williamstown, including the entire Westren Bulldogs Football Club. After the walk attendees were treated to an unforgettable rock concert with performances by Diesel, Paul Dempsey (Something for Kate), Shane Pullin and local band Mosaik.
Melanoma remains Australia's most preventable cancer, losing more than 1,600 people each year to this insidious disease.
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