The arrival of frosty weather prompts the annual changes from t-shirts to turtle necks and flip flops to boots. While cold lemonade is left behind for hot chocolate, one routine that must remain through the seasonal shift is sun safety. Winter leads many to believe...
A Viking's Challenge is Back! Last March, Chris Isfeld completed a massive challenge, a challenge no one ever thought he'd be able to complete only a couple of years before. Three years after being diagnosed with late stage melanoma and becoming partially paralyzed from the waist...
Mark your calendars! The second edition of A Viking’s Challenge will be taking place on March 6, 2021. Last March, Chris Isfeld ran 30km across frozen Lake Winnipeg and raised almost $20,000 for melanoma patients! Building on last year’s enormous success, Chris invites you to join...
From Save Your Skin Foundation's Founder and President, Kathy Barnard, here is a message of thanks to all those who supported the Foundation this past year. SYSF's team is so very grateful to all those who helped us as we continued offering the best support...
The holiday season is right around the corner and we know many of you are busy buying gifts for your loved ones. To bring a little bit of extra cheer to our own holiday season, and to entice you to support melanoma patients while checking off...
Victoria, British Columbia In 2006 I was diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma at age 29 and in 2018 with stage 4. I was always a candidate for melanoma (strawberry blond, blue eyed, sun burns as a child, more than 50 moles) and was receiving yearly dermatologist...
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...
