Join 100 Miles in May and turn your miles into vital support for melanoma patients HERE 👉 buff.ly/n8KBHVa
Let’s go 💪
#SkinCancer #Melanoma #Prevention #EarlyDetection #PatientSupport #Fundraise #100MilesInMay #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth #Challenge
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☀️ Melanoma is the UK's most rapidly-increasing type of cancer, but 9 in 10 cases are preventable.
Support Sam for Melanoma Awareness Month in May by DONATING to her challenge TODAY 👉 donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/...
Inspired by Sam? Take on the challenge yourself 💙
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Now, Sam is taking on 100 Miles in May to give back, raising awareness and vital funds to support both charities Melanoma Focus and @SKCIN, supporting others affected by melanoma.
Melanoma changed her relationship with the sun, but not her determination to keep living life fully 💪
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"The waiting, the fear, the uncertainty... it was overwhelming. Melanoma Focus gave me reassurance, information and a sense of calm in the chaos."
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Meet Sam - one of our 100 Miles in May Fundraisers and melanoma patient!
Last summer, Sam was diagnosed with melanoma in situ and basal cell carcinoma after noticing changes in her skin.
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Thank you for sharing your experience.
If you would like to share your story with us and other melanoma patients then please email us at info@melanomafocus.org because sharing stories is vital for many.
Together, we can help more people understand melanoma and feel less alone.
#MelanomaAwarenessMonth #ShareYourStory #Melanoma #SkinCancer #PatientVoice #MelanomaFocus
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All stories will be handled with care and sensitivity, and we'll support you throughout the process.
If you'd like to take part, we'd love to hear from you.
📩 Please get in touch via direct message or email info@melanomafocus.org
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Your story could help:
✨ Raise Awareness
✨ Support others in a similar situation
✨ Encourage earlier detection
Whether your diagnosis was recent or some time ago, your voice matters and could make a real difference.
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Share your story with us for Melanoma Awareness Month in May 💙
We're particularly looking to hear from people in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland who have been affected by melanoma and may be willing to share their experiences.
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🎯 Minimum sponsorship target: £250
⚠️ Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this brilliant event.
For any questions, please email: fundraising@melanomafocus.org
#GreatScottishRun #HalfMarathon #Fundraising #MelanomaFocus #ChallengeEvent #RunForACause
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Whether you’re running for a personal goal, in memory of a loved one, or to support people affected by melanoma, every mile you complete will help make a real difference.
🎽 Sign up and receive a FREE technical running vest or t-shirt
💙 Full fundraising support from our team
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From stunning city centre architecture and green spaces to the incredible atmosphere created by cheering crowds, music and high-fives along the route, this is a fundraising event that you won’t forget!
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🏃♀️ Take on the Great Scottish Run for Melanoma Focus!
Challenge yourself this year with a 13.1 mile run through the heart of Glasgow, a half marathon that celebrates everything that makes this city so special.
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If you are still undergoing treatment for advanced melanoma and would be interested in group coaching, we will be running an additional course in June 2026 to support you. More details to follow.
You are not alone 💙
#Melanoma #CancerSupport #LivingWithCancer #PatientSupport #MelanomaFocus
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To get the best experience of the course, we ask all attendees to attend all sessions and the first full session is particularly important.
REGISTER TODAY to take part 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/7LW92LP
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See below the course dates for April and May 2026:
🗓 Wednesday 22nd April (6:30 – 8:30pm)
🗓 Wednesday 29th April (6:30 – 8pm)
🗓 Wednesday 6th May (6:30 – 8pm)
🗓 Wednesday 13th May (6:30 – 8pm)
🗓 Wednesday 20th May (6:30 – 8pm)
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Join a FREE 5-week virtual group coaching course led by Dr Suze Mellor (GP & stage 4 melanoma survivor and cancer coach) that will support your wellbeing to live well beyond your treatment(s).
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Living well beyond with advanced melanoma treatment?
You're not alone, support is available 💙
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Everything we do is driven by one mission: shaping a better future for melanoma patients.
Find out more about our work HERE 👉 melanomafocus.org
#Melanoma #SkinCancerAwareness #PatientSupport #EarlyDetectionSkinCancer
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🎓 We educate healthcare professionals
☀️ We raise awareness around prevention and early detection
Why? Because early detection saves lives, research improves outcomes, and no one should face melanoma alone.
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At Melanoma Focus, we are here for everyone affected by melanoma, patients, carers, healthcare professionals and the wider public.
💙 We provide expert support and trusted information
📞 We run the UK’s only confidential melanoma helpline
🔬 We fund vital research and clinical trials
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Whether you are looking to explore treatment options, learn more about research, or understand what clinical trials involves, the TrialFinder is here to help and empower you.
Explore the Melanoma TrialFinder HERE 👉https://melanomafocus.org/melanoma-trialfinder/
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Our Melanoma TrialFinder is designed to help patients and their support persons better understand available clinical trials across the UK, with up-to-date, easy to understand information to support conversations with medical teams.
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"Without doubt the second clinical trial that I took part in is the reason I am still alive 12+ years on." Lucy, melanoma patient.
Clinical trials play a vital role in improving the outcomes for those affected by melanoma, and they continue to share future treatments.
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Together, we can help improve awareness and support for young people affected by melanoma.
Learn more about how to protect your skin by visiting our website HERE 👉 melanomafocus.org
#TeenageAndYoungAdultCancerAwarenessMonth #Melanoma #YoungAdults #CancerSupport
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This month, we’re raising awareness, sharing support, and reminding young people that they are not alone.
Knowing your skin, recognising changes early, and seeking medical advice can make a real difference.
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April is Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month 💙
Cancer can affect people of any age, including teenagers and young adults.
For young people living with melanoma, the impact can be physical, emotional and deeply disruptive at a stage of life that should be full of possibility.
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Our helpline, specialist skin cancer nurses, is here to listen, answer your questions and support you.
☎️ 0808 801 0777
Mon- Fri: 1pm-2pm & 7pm-9pm / Sun: 7pm-9pm
#StressAwarenessMonth #Melanoma #PatientSupport #CancerCare #MentalWellbeing
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