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Stage 4 Blues Benefit – October 16th, 2011


This year’s highly anticipated event, the Save Your Skin Foundation’s Stage 4 Blues Benefit is on Sunday October 16, 2011 from 3pm till 8pm.To get ready for this event. here is the band bio for our headliner band, Hot Lucy!

The Hot Lucy is Vancouver’s high-energy bluesy rock band. The band plays high octane blues/rock with their signature « blues done dirty » sound that’s sure to set the dance floor on fire.

This is not the same blues music you heard a thousand times before. Formed in 2008 the band has been playing at local bars, private corporate functions, and raising money for a variety of charity organizations like Save your Skin, and ALS.

Megan Neit Lead Vocals

Born and raised in Saskatchewan she has been singing for as long as she can remember and performing for more than 10 years. She began her career performing at local fairs and exhibitions in both BC and Saskatchewan. Since moving to Vancouver she has played at numerous venues a few of which include Boone County, Gabys Country Cabaret and the Roxy.  A couple of years ago, she travelled to Nashville to do some writing and record her first EP. This first EP includes five songs, all of which are original recordings. Megan enjoyed working with Vinnie Santoro, Russ Pahl, and Pat Buchanan on her first EP and she is currently working on her second EP which will be produced by Bill Buckingham. Whether she is song writing, recording f or her upcoming EP, performing acoustically or with Hot Lucy, Megan has a drive and an enthusiasm that extends beyond her vocal ability.

Trevor Andres Bass and Vocals

Trevor is a permanent member of the Rock 101 house band playing the iconic  »Ultimate Jam » which was also sponsored by Long & McQuade
His original CD , »The Offering »,was hailed by Steve Davidson of
CD Baby as having « great guitar lines and lyrics and great songwriting ».

Started out playing bass at the age of 15 in Winnipeg. He played with « Barely Legal » followed by « AWOL » formed with members of « Orphan » and « Playground X ».
That group would eventually become « Voodoo Dogs », record a CD and tour Canada extensively.

Steve Daily, Lead and Rhythm Guitar and Vocals

Guitarist and singer Steve Daily is a veteran of national touring bands and the Los Angeles session scene. He brings the rock and stirs the soul.

Ernesto Marquez, Lead Guitar

Has been playing guitar for over 20 years, cashing his first check as a musician when he was just 16. His first love was classical guitar, but it only took « Couldn’t Stand The Weather » to convert him to the art of the blues. Besides Stevie Ray Vaughan – whom he considers the most impressive blues guitarist- other important blues influences are Albert King and Albert Collins.

Terry Fay, Drums

Has been playing drums since the age of 8. Playing bands through out his teenage years in Winnipeg. Influenced growing up in blues based rock and metal. Love of blues, jazz and rock play a big part in his approach to drumming.

To view more information on Hot Lucy, click here

For more information and ticket purchases, please contact david@saveyourskin.ca

2nd Annual and First National Walk to Remember

On Sunday, August 7, people all across Canada came together to walk with those in their community for a ‘Walk to Remember’. The walk took place in three cities this year; West Vancouver B.C., Kelowna B.C., and Halifax N.S. Last minute – we also put together a walk in Cannes, France!

The 5K walks were held in the early evening, avoiding peak sun light hours when the UV index is highest. Thankfully, the sun came out in every location this year to make these walks even more memorable – of course we were all covered head-to-toe in sunscreen and protective clothing. Each walk remembered those individuals that the Foundation has loved and lost, and those who inspire hope in families and friends affected by melanoma and other skin cancers.

We are so proud to have held Save Your Skin’s first annual Walk to Remember and to have as much support from those in each community as we did. Next year we hope to have a walk in each province across Canada.

Photos of the event are on the way so stay tuned!

Walk to Remember – Kelowna – In Memory of Klara

Walk to Remember – West Vancouver – In Memory of Terra

Walk to Remember – Halifax – In Memory of Owen

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for making these walks possible – Okanagan Skin Care Centre, Kelowna, B.C. and Physician Skincare Centre, North Vancouver, B.C.

Save Your Skin in the Pride Parade

Sunday, July 31st, was Vancouver’s 33rd annual Pride Parade, and the Save Your Skin Foundation was there to take part in the festivities. Our dedicated save your skin team dressed up as sun safety superheroes for the parade and we had our booth set up at the Sunset Beach festival as well.

We took to the parade route in yellow and red spandex, capes, and body paint; handing out wipes, hosing people down with sunscreen, and dancing the entire way! We were so excited to be in the parade, and the crowd was equally as responsive. We definitely hope to be in the parade again next year, making a reappearance as the Save Your Skin Superheroes.

The Sunset Beach celebration was also a success- the weather had picked up by the end of the parade, and our booth was busy. We met (and sprayed down) many eccentric and scantily clad characters. The huge celebration was embraced by the City of Vancouver and it was a very exciting time.

Save Your Skin had a fantastic time in both preparing for the Pride Parade, and the event itself. We look forward to participating in both the parade and at Sunset Beach again next year, to make sure the lovely people supporting Vancouver’s LGBTTQ community are protected.

Save Your Skin at the Underwear Affair!

On July 9th, over a thousand scantily-clad Vancouverites took the streets of the West End in the Underwear Affair- A BC Cancer Foundation event to raise funds for “cancers below the waist” (testicular, cervical, prostate, and ovarian, to name a few).  The weather was warm and ideal for the event, and-eager to help the fight against cancers other than melanoma- Save Your Skin was there to make sure all participants were sun safe.

Our booth was set up between the media tent and the Red Bull girls, both of which helped add to our popularity.  As the participants began to arrive before the evening walk/run, the traffic in the SYS booth grew- and this crew provided us with lots of skin to lather!  The costumes were fantastic; while some people played it safe in just their unmentionables, there were also super heroes, the infamous “Green Men” Canucks supporters, and one brave participant dressed in a full-length banana costume!  Regardless of their outfits, participants came to us to chat, fulfill their sunscreen needs, and ensure that they were well protected during the event.

The atmosphere was lively all day, with the Diet Coke truck blasting music while the athletes milled around for hours before the event began, often stopping in with us to re-apply.  Hundreds of spectators came to check out the scene as well.  The Underwear Affair was overall a fantastic and successful event, and Save Your Skin had a successful (and very fun) day.  We hope to lather up the next batch of nearly- naked competitors next year.

The Save Your Skin Team

Patient Information Symposium | Speaker Bios

This event will offer various information stations, each providing valuable information on melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers and current available treatments and support options. There will also be short presentations and Q&A opportunities with top skin cancer specialists.

Several leading experts will speak at the Symposium, including Dr. Michael Smylie (Medical Oncologist, Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, AB), Dr. Joel Claveau (Dermatologist, Melanoma & Pigmented Lesions Clinic, Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu de Quebec, QC), and Dr. Sasha Smiljanic (Medical Oncologist at the Lions Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, BC). Full speaker bios are below.

DETAILS:

Location: The Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street Vancouver, BC
Date: Saturday, June 25th, 2011
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm

To register (free), visit http://saveyourskinpatientsymposium.eventbrite.com/ or call Marion Perole at 604-734-4223.


The full event schedule is below in the following blog post.

Patient Information Symposium | Saturday, June 25, 2011

For event details and schedule, please see below. Speaker bios will also be posted soon. We look forward to seeing you at the Vancouver Art Gallery on Saturday, June 25th!

The event will offer various information stations, each providing valuable information on melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers and current available treatments and support options. There will also be short presentations and Q&A opportunities with top skin cancer specialists.

Several leading experts will speak at the Symposium, including Dr. Michael Smylie (Medical Oncologist, Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, AB), Dr. Joel Claveau (Dermatologist, Melanoma & Pigmented Lesions Clinic, Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu de Quebec, QC), and Dr. Sasha Smiljanic (Medical Oncologist at the Lions Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, BC).

DETAILS:

Location: The Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street Vancouver, BC
Date: Saturday, June 25th, 2011
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm

To register (free), visit http://saveyourskinpatientsymposium.eventbrite.com/ or call Marion Perole at 604-734-4223.

The full event schedule is below.

 

Be Sun Safe This Summer – Save Your Skin!

This summer and year-round, practice sun safety and take steps to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun and ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Canada, and exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or indoor tanning equipment can increase one’s risk of developing skin cancer.

In 2011, an estimated 79,600 Canadians will be diagnosed with skin cancer (5,500 of which are melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer).

No cancer, including melanoma, can ever be prevented with 100% certainty, but the good news is that early detection and prevention can dramatically reduce your risk. What you can do to be ‘sun-safe’:

• Always have sunscreen with you so you can apply it whenever an unplanned outdoor activity arises
• Use sunscreen with a SPF of at least 30 whenever you are outdoors (even on grayer days)
• Wear protective clothing with long sleeves and wear hats and sunglasses
• Check for changes in moles, new moles and see you doctor right away if you see anything suspicious
• Limit sun exposure between 10 am and 4 pm
• Do not use tanning beds, use sunless self-tanning products instead

Skin cancer is highly curable if detected early, so remember to follow sun-safety guidelines. There are many options for light breathable sun-safe clothing, organic sunscreens, and natural vitamin D sources. It’s never been easier to protect oneself from harmful UV rays. The Save Your Skin Foundation has come across many great companies such as uvprotectiveapparel.com, kinesys.ca, coolasuncare.com, shadesailscanada.com, and solise.com.

Most skin cancers are caused by overexposure to UV radiation. Everyone, irrelevant of skin tone, can be at risk for skin cancer. To reduce the harmful effects of excessive and unprotected sun exposure, protection from UV radiation should be a life-long practice.

Save Your Skin! It might save your life…

www.saveyourskin.ca

Know The Skin You’re In™ Celebrity Breakfast

For full event details and speaker information, please see below. Thank you in advance for your support and we can’t wait to see you on June 7th at the Fairmont Pacific Rim!

EVENT SCHEDULE: TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2011
FAIRMONT PACIFIC RIM, VANCOUVER

SPEAKER BIOS
‘KNOW THE SKIN YOU’RE IN’ CELEBRITY BREAKFAST



For tickets and further event details please call 604-734-4223 or you may purchase tickets online here: eventbrite/saveyourskin

Love For Canadian Celebrities…

We are honoured and touched by the amazing support celebrities have shown us for our upcoming June 7th fundraising breakfast. We can’t tell you how much this means to our Foundation. And we can’t wait to see everyone at the Fairmont Pacific Rim on June 7th!

The Save Your Skin Foundation will host an important fundraising breakfast on June 7th, which will help to raise much-needed funds and awareness in support of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers.

Canadian celebrities, community leaders, and others have stepped forward to support Kathy Barnard in her fight against melanoma and will be attending the event. The Foundation is very excited to have #1 selling Jazz musician Jill Barber, Two and a Half Men star Emmanuelle Vaugier, Gina Holden (Saw 3D), Karen Cliché (Vampire High, Flash Gordon), CFL retired linebacker Javier Glatt, Vancouver Canuck’s Legend Stan Smyl, and others, joining them at the breakfast.

Guests will get to enjoy an exclusive silent auction, luxury gift bags for each attendee, and lots of great door prizes. Plus, guests will have a chance to WIN a trip for two anywhere in the world that WestJet flies!

Here are the details:

KNOW THE SKIN YOU’RE IN™: A breakfast to save your skin, to save your life.

• Date: Tuesday, June 7th, 2011
• Venue: Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver
• Breakfast and Silent Auction from 7:00am – 9:30am
• Tickets: $125 per Individual or $1,250 for a Table

Tickets can be purchase online at http://saveyourskinbreakfast.eventbrite.com/ or call 604-734-4223. Purchase a table for a chance to win tickets to the Sam Roberts Band concert on May 28th at the Malkin Bowl, Vancouver. Funds raised from ticket sales go towards helping those affected by melanoma.

Together we are making a difference…thank you so much.

Love,

Save Your Skin Foundation


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