There are dangerous misconceptions surrounding the safety of tanning. For this reason, we set out to uncover the science behind tanning and understand the truth behind 5 common tanning myths. MYTH #1: Tanning Beds Are Safer Than the Sun The best way to understand why tanning beds...
The Countdown is On! Easy Fundraising Tools To all of you who have already registered, a big thank you! With 25 days to go, we've already reached 45% of our fundraising goal. But we can't stop here! Soliciting donations doesn't come naturally to everyone. That's why we've created...
How often do you take a moment to check in with your mental health? For many, this aspect of life can be overshadowed or it can conjure up feelings ranging from confusion to contentment. As a result, it is important to acknowledge that even good...
This September, join us from your living room, your yard, your neighbourhood park, or your favorite trail to move your body and fundraise for a great cause! Being physically apart won't stop us from coming together! On September 26-27th, Save Your Skin Foundation will be hosting its...
During the month of May, SYSF ran a drawing contest titled "This is What Sun Safety Looks Like" in order to find a new design to adorn our sun safety t-shirts. The contest was aimed at youth under the age of 16. Once the contest...
From April 9th, 2020— April 27th, 2020, Save Your Skin Foundation ran a patient survey titled “Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian melanoma, ocular melanoma, and non-melanoma skin cancer patients.” The survey consisted of 21 questions, which ranged between multiple choice, multi-selection, and write-in, and...
We are pleased to announce that the winner of our 2020 Melanoma Awareness Month Drawing Contest is: Miley of Scotchlake, Nova Scotia! Her beautiful drawing will adorn the next edition of the SYSF t-shirt. Get your sun safety T-shirts and Tote Bags HERE! Miley will be receiving a...
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The drawing contest is now closed. Click here to find out which three drawings have been selected as finalists and to vote for your favourite one. Need something fun to do with the kids? We’ve got just the thing for you! May is Melanoma Awareness Month and...
Many cancer patients across Canada have experienced changes, delays and cancellations to their regular appointments and treatments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to provide Canadians living with melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers with the most up-to-date information and resources related to COVID-19, we...
