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Since 2006, the Foundation has worked to raise awareness of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers focusing on education, prevention and the need for improved patient care.
Every year Save Your Skin provides thousands of Canadian skin cancer patients with information about drug trials and new treatment options. We also provide emotional and financial support.
The Foundation continually participates in conferences, connects with doctors and researchers, and works with all levels of government to push the eradication of this disease forward.
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In 2016, the Foundation also launched the I’m Living Proof initiative to provide hope to patients and support to the new wave of melanoma survivors beginning to emerge due to the success of trial treatments.
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100% of all donations we receive through our annual fundraising events Move for Melanoma and A Viking's Challenge go directly to assisting patients meet their everyday needs during treatment in the form of uncovered drug therapy, transportation and accommodation while traveling to receive treatment, child care, lost wages and more.
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This Spring/Summer 2025, we are fundraising for our Free, Public Sunscreen Dispenser Initiative.
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Since 2022, our dispensers have been providing free, high-quality sunscreen at parks, beaches and underserved communities across Canada. Last year we installed 60 dispensers across 8 provinces.
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Skin cancer is preventable, but rates keep rising. Unequal access to protection leaves millions at risk. Our dispensers are changing that, promoting health equity and reducing rising skin cancer rates.
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With your support, we can expand to even more locations, ensuring everyone can enjoy the sun safely.
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Donate today and make sun protection accessible for all—together, we can save lives!
As instances of melanoma continue to rise in Canada, the need for patient support and advocacy continues to grow. In the next year, the Foundation needs help to achieve the following goals:
Advocate to decision makers to expedite public funding for treatment options and additional research.
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​Advocate to decision makers to expedite public funding for treatment options and additional research.
Launch Occupational Sun Safety initiatives to reduce harmful UV exposure to outdoor workers in the workplace.
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Continue to focus on awareness and prevention to reduce the number of Canadians being diagnosed with this largely preventable disease.
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Grow webinar series to continue to provide information and resources to both patients and medical professionals in areas where quality care is not always readily available.
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Provide continued emotional and financial support to patients and timely access to information about available clinical trials.
Where Your Dollars Go...
Community Awareness: Save Your Skin Foundation plays an active role in participating in a number of community events to raise awareness of Skin Cancer.
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Research and Financial Assistance: In addition to community awareness, we are proudly donating funds to:
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support further research into treatment options
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provide financial assistance for those needing treatment
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provide financial support for the families of those requiring treatment
Save Your Skin Foundation is registered as a charity: 857756589RR0001
Mail personal cheque donations to:
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Save Your Skin Foundation,
813-800 Vista Park Penticton,
BC, V2A 0B2
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Making a Donation in Memory of a Loved One:
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“For the charity (message)”, after clicking the below ‘Donate Online’ button.
