Ocumel Canada has opened up a private Facebook group, Ocular Melanoma Connect, to connect Canadian OM patients and caregivers. We are few in number, very spread out and often feel very alone. Together we will have a stronger voice. This group gives us an opportunity...
Hip hip hooray! Chris Isfeld and Shawn Bjornsson successfully completed their race: 'A Viking's Challenge’! The 30km race across frozen Lake Winnipeg took place on Saturday March 7, 2020. Chris and Shawn's adventure began when Chris was still in treatment for melanoma. He had started running...
Rare Disease Day is held on the last day of February every year to raise awareness of rare diseases. February 29, 2020 will be the 13th international Rare Disease Day. On and around this day hundreds of patient organisations from countries and regions all over...
CANCELLED The 2020 BMO Vancouver Marathon has been cancelled due to increased COVID-19 concerns and the recent directive from the British Columbia Provincial Health Officer to ban all public gatherings that exceed 250 people. For more information about the cancellation and how BMO Vancouver International Marathon plans...
Melanoma patient Chris Isfeld is preparing for a 30 km race in subzero temperatures across frozen Lake Winnipeg. He'll be racing his childhood friend Shawn Bjornsson to raise funds for Save Your Skin Foundation. The event, which he's calling A Vikings Challenge, will take place on...
On February 4th, celebrate the 20th Annual World Cancer Day with us! This international day focuses on raising awareness of cancer and encouraging its prevention, detection, and treatment. Each year, hundreds of activities and events take place around the world, gathering communities, organisations and individuals in schools, businesses, hospitals, marketplaces, parks, community halls, places of worship - in the streets...
UPDATED MARCH 13, 2020: 2020 Giving Hope Gala Postponed After careful consideration of the current situation with COVID-19, and keeping the health and safety of our patient community our top priority, we have decided to postpone our Giving Hope Gala this year, previously scheduled to be held...
On the first Thursday of every month, Save Your Skin Foundation hosts an evening support chat for patients, survivors and caregivers touched by melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancer, and ocular melanoma. These chats are open discussions about life after a cancer diagnosis, including sharing experiences with...
At this time of year, I like to personally thank all of our generous donors for their support. Nothing quite describes the feeling I get when we receive a donation that allows us to say “Yes” to one more patient who needs Save Your Skin...
December can be a difficult month for those facing challenges in their lives. Every day until Christmas, we will be posting messages of Hope to help alleviate those winter blues. Check back every day for a new message of Inspiration Click on each number below to...
