Sunday 26th March, Henley Square
The Adelaide Melanoma March is part of MIA’s 12th national campaign to raise $1 million for research into prevention, treatment and reduction in the harm caused by Australia’s ”national cancer”. The event gives the community the chance to make a direct contribution to improving patient outcomes.
This year’s national Melanoma March campaign will focus on funding a national trial on patient care. “Supportive care is one of the top five priorities identified in the State of the Nation Report into Melanoma, released earlier this year,” Melanoma Institute Australia CEO Matthew Browne said. “Some 40% of patients reported experiencing anxiety around their diagnosis and treatment, with one in two also reporting that anxiety and depression were not identified in routine clinical practice which was a barrier to them accessing support services.”
A clinical trial, led by senior clinical researchers at MIA, aims to ensure the emotional needs of cancer patients are recognised and addressed as part of their routine clinical care. The clinical trial findings will not be unique to melanoma patients, with the outcomes also likely to benefit other advanced cancer patients.
A portion of the funds raised at the Adelaide March will go to the AMRF for distribution to other research activities into melanoma prevention and treatment.
This year, we’re also asking our Melanoma March community to advocate to stop the glamourisation of excessive tanning. A tan represents skin cells in trauma, and the glamourisation of tanning in advertisements, social media and media is promoting a behaviour which can lead to Melanoma. Each Melanoma March event will have STOP GLAMOURISING TANNING stickers for participants to wear proudly. “Together we can tackle Australia’s tanning culture,” Matthew Browne said.
We wish to sincerely thank everyone who made it a great success this year. Despite the rain, we came together to support each other.
Our Partners: Thank you to Lions Medical Research Foundation Skin Cancer Screening Unit for providing free skin checks, Core Physiotherapy & Pilates for their continued support and providing free sports massages.
Karen van Gorp and her team from Melanoma Patients Australia were vital for the information and support to our melanoma community. Special thanks to Mayor Angela Evans from City of Charles Sturt who attended to show her support for our event once again.
Our wonderful volunteers Lea and Sharon at the 2nd hydration station; Maddie at the check-in desk; Jerome Trimboli who assisted the Lions team; Glen from Explosive promotions for all the set-up and music – your help as usual was invaluable.
Our thanks and acknowledgements go out to the teams and everyone who donated. Thank you for being part of the life changing work we do.
Teams: Roger Blue Eyes, Allira’s Groovers, Marching For John, Team AB, Belinda Smith & Team Beljens, Brighton Day Surgery team, Marching For Anthony, Melanoma Patients Team and the Team from Immanuel College.
Fundraisers: Gloria & Roger Dennis, Alana Shepherdson, Amanda Steel, Allira Perks, Ana Maria Liarakos, Lee-Anne Wilkins, Margie Wertheim, Kirsten Whisson, Dr Lisa Marks, Sian Pilling, Daniella Maio.
Check the link for the full list: adelaide.melanomamarch.org.au
So, from all the staff and board at AMRF, thank you! Hope to see you all next year!
Enjoy the pics!
