Fundraising for us
Fundraising for the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation (AMRF) can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. There are many ways you can make a difference.
You may choose to make a one-off donation, support an event, sponsor a participant or hold your own fundraising activity or event. Here are just a few ideas:
- Golf days
- Music festivals
- Shaving off beards
- Open gardens
- Running events
- Melbourne Cup
- City to Bay teams
- Cake stalls
If you are interested in fundraising for AMRF, please click here to see our fundraising guidelines. The booklet includes information to assist you with your activity and outlines requirements of fundraising for the AMRF.
Click here for our fundraising tips for online platforms.
If you have any further questions please feel free to email admin@melanomaresearch.com.au
The AMRF wishes to advise that we do not employ the services of any third party or professional fundraising body.
Current fundraisers
2024 Nike Melbourne Marathon
The 2024 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival will be held on 13 October. Join in and make a difference by fundraising for melanoma research. Here’s the link for all the
Ladies Day Fundraiser
1 PM–5 PM, Saturday October 26, Geelong City Cricket Club Entry includes door prize, nibbles, pizzas, live music and donation to AMRF for melanoma research. Special musical guest Heath
Airyday Tube Key
We are thrilled to be partnering with Airyday and with each purchase of a Tube Key a donation will be made to us for melanoma research. Check out their website
Echidna Flowers in the Sun Embroidery Project
We are thrilled to have been chosen as the 2024 charity for the Echidna Australian Sewing and Embroidery Community Project commencing on 1 March to highlight awareness of melanoma.
T8T Fest 2024
T8T Music Fest 2024 will be held on Saturday 30 November at the Bowen Sporting Complex, so if you’re in Queensland, why not join in the fun and support
Previous fundraisers
Lyell Duffy Memorial Golf Day 2024
The Lyell Duffy Memorial Golf day 2024 was held in July at Yeppoon. We wish to thank Fay and family and the community for once again making it a great success to honour the memory of Lyell Duffy. Their commitment
Terri Geissmann’s Birthday Fundraiser
Our Thanks to Terri Geissmann who continues to fundraise for melanoma research in loving memory of her daughter Kelly. Terri held a birthday fundraiser on Facebook in July 2024 as a way of celebrating, as our mission is close to
People First Community Lottery 2024
Ticket sales are now closed. Thank you to everyone who supported us in the lottery! We are once again participating in the 2024 People First Community Lottery (formerly People’s Choice Community Lottery) where 100% of all ticket proceeds will come
SParms Charity Golf Day 10 April 2024
The SParms Charity Golf Day was a great success and we wish to acknowledge and thank SParms as all proceeds from the day will support melanoma research. Check out some photos from the day below.
Melanoma March 2024
Melanoma March, Sunday 24 March at Henley Square, Henley Beach, SA. Our heartfelt thanks to all who came along to march on Sunday 24 March, and everyone who donated and supported our teams. It was the perfect morning at Henley and
Lumary City-Bay Fun Run 2024
AMRF are proud supporters of the Lumary City-Bay Fun Run and attended the 50th Anniversary event Sunday 15 September at Wigley Reserve, Glenelg along with Lions Skin Cancer Screening Unit. It was a very successful event with over 24,000 participants
Runaway Sydney Half Marathon 2024
Come and experience a truly unique city running experience through the beating heart of the Sydney CBD on Sunday 5 May 2024 Since 1992, the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon has been one of Australia’s largest and most iconic half
Stansbury Seaside Markets Fundraiser Saturday March 9
Rob Tonkin will once again be busking at the Stansbury Seaside Markets on March 9, so if you are in the area, please show your support. Rob is another wonderful supporter of AMRF who tirelessly fundraises for melanoma research. We’d
Mark Streeting’s Ecuador Fundraiser
AMRF Board Member Mark Streeting had an amazing 11 day trek in three mountain regions of Ecuador, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and Chimborazo from January 7–17. Photos from his trip are below. Mark is a melanoma survivor and wants to raise awareness
Cole Classic 2024
Support Australian Melanoma Research Foundation in the Cole Classic 2024 On Sunday 4 February, entrants in one of Australia’s most historic and famous ocean swim events, the Cole Classic, will take to Manly’s ocean waters in 1km, 2km and 5km
Tan & Co
Tan & Co are generously creating limited edition stickers that will be available for purchase from 16th January to 29 February. They will donate part proceeds from each sale to AMRF towards melanoma research. Order on their website http://www.tancompany.com.au and check them
Santa, Paws, Claws and Feathers Xmas Photos
Santa, Paws, Claws & Feathers Xmas Photos Family photos with Santa, The Grinch and your pets. Photo bookings were held on 3 December 2023 and have now closed. If you still wish to make a donation to this fundraiser, please use
Longley International Hotel Halloween Fundraiser
A Halloween party was held on Saturday October 28th at Longley International Hotel In Tasmania. We wish to thank Hannah and all the staff for raising money for melanoma research. Here’s a photo of Harley who gave up alcohol for
T8T Fest 2023
T8T Fest 2023 was held on 18 November in Bowen, Queensland. It was an amazing success, with over 500 participants supporting the event in honour of Nicholas Tait. The community came out in force to once again enjoy the music,
Celebrating the life and songs of Jimmy Buffett
We wish to thank Angus for putting together the fundraiser and raising money for vital melanoma research. On Friday 1st September 2023 legendary American singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett succumbed to a rare form of skin cancer aged 76, namely Merkel Cell
Walk for Mela-No-More 2023
Thank you to everyone who signed up and fundraised for melanoma research during National Skin Cancer Action Week from Monday 20 to Sunday 26 November 2023. We hope you are all a little bit fitter! By reaching out to friends
Norwood Primary School SRC Fundraiser
Friday 29 September 2023 Sunny the AMRF mascot will be making an appearance to greet the kids and we’ll provide sunscreen with our Sparms sunscreen dispenser! Thanks to the Norwood Primary SRC and Willow and Sunday Sawyer.
Lyell Duffy Memorial Golf Day 2023
The 2023 Lyell Duffy Memorial Golf Day was a special day as it was on the anniversary of Lyell’s passing. We once again had a four-person Ambrose FUN day raising funds for melanoma research and awareness of this insidious disease
Lumary City-Bay Fun Run 2023
Sunday 17 September 2023 AMRF are proud supporters of the Lumary City-Bay Fun Run. Be sun safe and don’t forget to wear a hat, sun-safe clothing, sunnies and SPF 50+ sunscreen. We wish to thank the Lions Skin Cancer Screening
David Lissek’s 70th Birthday Donations
If you would like to make a donation for David Lissek’s 70th Birthday in lieu of presents, please use the special donation form on this page.
The AMRF Great Ocean Walk 2023
Here’s a message from our Ambassador Fiona Kilby: Great Ocean Walk complete! Wow, that was fun 🤩 We had ‘mizzle’, water crossings, sand walking, uphill, downhill, stairs, steps, mud, six tiger snakes, one massive leech, a koala, blue skies, blue
Tax Appeal 2023
Your donation makes a world of difference! AMRF is committed to fundraising for melanoma research. Research can save lives. Survival rates have more than doubled in the last decade thanks to research and improved treatment options. It is only through
MGA Whittles Community Foundation 2023
The MGA Whittles Community Foundation held their annual fundraiser this year on St Patricks Day. AMRF wishes to thank all the staff, branches and foundation committee for their continued support for melanoma research.
LEK Invitational Golf Event 2023
The LEK Invitational Golf Event 2023 held at the NSW Golf Club on Tuesday 28th March was another great success, and now in its third year. Despite the drizzle that came through in the afternoon, the guests had a wonderful
Flying 11 NSW State Finals
The Flying 11 NSW held their State Finals at St George Sailing Club on the weekend 18 and 19 February 2023 and our CEO Marisa Chilcott was in attendance to spread the sun safe message. Check out all the pics
Gordon Hope Memorial Golf Day 2023
A record 139 players participated in the 13th annual Gordon Hope Memorial Golf Day on Sunday, January 29. The event raised $4,360 for Australian Melanoma Research Foundation, with an additional $2,000 donated by Barry McEntee on behalf of Goulburn Invitational
Melanoma March 2023
We would like to thank all the teams, supporters and our local partners for being part of the fundraiser held at Henley Square on Sunday 26th March. Please click here for a full wrap-up and a selection of photos from
Manly Junior State Regattas 2022
Saving your Skin was AMRF’s key message at the Manly Junior State Regattas held over the weekend of 26 and 27 November 2022 at St George Sailing Club. Free sunscreen and UV wristbands were on hand to remind the kids to
Honouring Lesley Rogerson 2022
Lesley Rogerson was the much loved mum of Daniel, Lisa, Eric and Katherine. From the time doctors found secondary cancers had spread throughout her body, it took only thirteen weeks until Lesley sadly passed away. The primary cancer was a
People’s Choice Community Lottery 2023
Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket in this year’s lottery, all proceeds of our ticket sales will go to melanoma research. Good luck! Winners will be announced soon.
Walk for Mela-No-More 2022
And that’s a wrap for 2022, although the platform will stay live to receive donations. Thanks to all the teams and individuals that participated and helped us to highlight awareness of melanoma and the importance of early detection. All the monies
Lumary City-Bay Fun Run 2022
The 2022 City-Bay Fun Run which was held Sunday 18th September was a great success! The fantastic team from Lions Medical Research Foundation’s Skin Screening Unit headed up by Carol Barnes, worked through the event and as a result performed
Lyell Duffy Memorial Golf Day 2022
The event was held on July 23 at the Capricorn Resort Golf Club in Yeppoon, QLD. The event was a great success with 70 players registered and perfect weather. Fay, her team and sponsors all enjoyed a great day of
Champions 4 Dance
Champions 4 Dance is a Latin and Ballroom dance school running a special fundraiser performance event called Dancing For A Cause. Each dancer has selected a charity to raise for in honour of this event. The event will be held
AMRF Larapinta (Arrernte) Challenge 2022
Well after a false start in 2021 due to Covid, our trekkers were off on an adventure of a lifetime! We had 9 passionate people fundraising for melanoma research, wanting to make a difference and head off into the great
MGA Whittles Community Foundation 2022
The MGA Whittles Community Foundation continues to support a broad range of charities through group and individual giving, including AMRF, and we are sincerely grateful for their ongoing dedication to our mission, this year raising $5,500. It is their hope
Coby’s Mullet Fundraiser – April 2022
Coby decided to grow a mullet for a year to shave for a Melanoma charity. Coby lost his grandfather to metastatic melanoma in October 2020 and he wanted to raise money to donate to research and awareness. The AMRF would
The Gordon Hope Memorial Golf Day
February 2022 – The AMRF would like to sincerely thank Rona and the Hope family for their continued support. The event was a great success and it continues to honour Gordon and raise awareness and funds for melanoma research.
People’s Choice Community Lottery
Thank you to everyone who bought tickets in the lottery. All ticket sales go to melanoma research. Good Luck! The lottery closed on Thursday 24 Feb 2022.
Honouring Lesley Rogerson
Daniel Rogerson worked tirelessly to raise money for melanoma research to honour his Mother Lesley, who sadly lost her fight with melanoma. It was his wish to highlight the danger of melanoma and promote awareness and sun safety. By actively
Walk for Mela-No-More 2021
Walk for Mela-No-More is a walking challenge during National Skin Cancer Action Week from Sunday 21 to Saturday 27 November 2021. Challenge yourself to walk the distance and fundraise for Mela-No-More! Whether you aim for 5km a day, 1 hour
Lumary City-Bay Fun Run 2021
Sunday 7 November THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS Thank you to everyone who supported us and made a donation to melanoma research. We hope the event will go ahead in 2022 and all donations and information
Open Garden Fundraiser 23 October 2021
We wish to Thank Margaret for her ongoing support and for fundraising to raise awareness of melanoma. Please enjoy these lovely pics of her Open Garden event held in WA.
T8T Fest honours the memory of Nicholas Tait and his love of music
T8T Fest is an annual fundraiser in memory of Nicholas Tait, who lost his battle to melanoma on 16th September 2016. Held in Bowen Queensland to raise awareness and funds for melanoma research, family, friends and the community of Bowen
LEK Invitational Golf Event
The AMRF was very fortunate to be the nominated charity partner for the inaugural 2021 L.E.K. Invitational Golf Day at the world-renowned NSW Golf Club on 4 May 2021. AMRF Board Member and L.E.K. Partner Mark Streeting represented the foundation
MGA Whittles Community Foundation 2021
Thanks once again to the wonderful MGA Whittles Group from all branches fundraising in March for melanoma research. Their continued support is inspiring and we appreciate their ongoing commitment. What a wonderful initiative to run the Cutest Pet Competition and
Manly Junior National Sailing Championships
AMRF proudly sponsored the Manly Junior National Sailing Championships held on the weekend of 6 and 7th March 2021 at Bayview in Sydney. The regatta saw 24 Boats with 48 competitors compete in 6 races over 2 days. The Manly
Melanoma March 2021
We are celebrating the 10th anniversary and we hope everyone around Australia will be able to make their mark on melanoma and support each other. It’s Melanoma March like you’ve never seen before! Melanoma March 2021 was an online event
Walk for Mela-No-More 2020
Thank you to everyone who supported Walk for Mela-No-More during National Skin Cancer Action Week. Your fundraising will go directly towards vital melanoma research and our Awareness and Early Detection programs.
Melanoma-Shave for a Cure Fundraiser
Created by Joe and Anri Bezuidenhout I’ve created this page because I want to make a difference. We’re inspired by the work of Australian Melanoma Research Foundation and wanted to support them by raising money. Mum was diagnosed with a
Roy’s Run 2020
On 29th July 2020 we will be commemorating the memory of our friend Roy Morris, who lost his battle with melanoma on this day in 2015. Roy was an integral part of the Crosbie Crew since its earliest days and
MOVID-19 Melanoma Fundraiser – Jack Hudson’s story
I’ve started up a fundraiser to give to a foundation that’s close to myself and my family. My father-in-law has been living with melanoma for four years and this year it has been harder than ever. A few years ago
MGA Whittles Community Foundation 2020
MGA Whittles staff from all branches continued their commitment to fundraising in 2020 and although their campaign was carried out online due to COVID-19 restrictions, they raised an amazing $7000. Once again the MGA staff community foundation decided to match
Round For Rick – Ambrose Golf Day
Capella Golf Club in Qld was the setting on Saturday 26th October for family and friends to gather and play golf to honour the memory of Rick Napthali. Damien Smith and Shaun Christensen spearheaded the event and 113 players gathered
Steer Mobb Running Team at Westpac City To Bay 2019
Oscar (12yrs) and Banjo (8yrs) decided that they should fundraise for Melanoma research and prevention. There had been a number of their family Members who have had battles with melanoma and the boys are acutely aware of the importance of
Michael Stanbury at Westpac City To Bay 2019
Five years ago my brother Richard passed away from melanoma cancer. He is my motivation to do this. Richard was 56yrs old. I am 56 now and can’t imagine not seeing my family again. So I am doing this in
Wattle Street Market
Thanks to Jacqueline and her team for their support for AMRF at their summer markets, raising awareness to be sun smart and providing sunscreen and fundraising. Wattle St Market is a pop-up garden market at 85 Wattle Street in Fullarton
T8T Fest 2019 and Mela-No-More Fundraising Shave
We wish to congratulate Shelley and Amanda Tait on yet another fantastic Music Festival at the GrandView Hotel on Sept 7 in Bowen, QLD. Once again the community, along with family and friends came together to remember Nicholas Tait, a
Oct 5 & 6 – Open Garden – Port Lincoln
Sharon and Bevis Frances held an Open Garden Event in memory of their daughter-in-law. ‘Rosewood’ their beautiful garden with stunning ocean views was the setting for live music, cake stalls, plant sales in addition to strolling amongst their gorgeous Rose
The Crosbie Crew organise ‘Roys Run’ each year in memory of their friend Roy Morris
Roy was an integral part of the Crosbie Crew since its earliest days and will always be one of the most loved and respected members of our group. This year the run was held on Saturday 13th July and everyone
Lyell Duffy Charity Golf Day at Yeppoon Golf Club, QLD
This year the Lyell Duffy Memorial Golf Day was held on 21st July at Yeppoon Golf Club, which is the day before the 5th Anniversary of Lyell’s passing. Each year since, Lyell’s work mates at Capricornia Correctional Centre have organised
Shaving In Memory Of Jimbo
Congratulations to Meagen and Andrew Davis for their wonderful effort organising an online fundraiser (through the ‘Everyday Hero’ platform) in memory of their father/father-in-law James Davis. The campaign included an incentive, if their fundraising target was reached, Meagen would shave