WAYS TO FUNDRAISE

Donating to a cause you care about not only benefits our charity, but it can also be deeply rewarding for you too.

Get ideas for how you can fundraise for Melanoma UK right here! Thank you for your support.

Abseil - A Fundraising Charity Abseil. Time to go "Over the Top" for your favourite good cause!	Bake sale - Show off your baking skills by holding a charity bake sale and enjoy some delicious treats while raising funds and awareness.	Coffee mornings - whether its a latte, cappuccino, or an espresso, hosting a coffee morning is a fantastic way to fundraise for Melanoma UK while enjoying time with friends.
Dinner Party - Put 'fun' into your fundraising by hosting a dinner party or Come Dine with Me for Melanoma UK. This is a great way to raise money and awareness for Melanoma UK by gathering family and friends and turning your dining room into a restaurant.	Give it up! - If you have a habit you want to kick, why not do it while fundraising for a cause close to your heart, Melanoma UK? Habits can be costly so why not either donate the money you save or if your habit is a pain to others then why not have people sponsor you.	It’s a Knockout - It's A Knockout was a hit game show which first aired in the 60s and now its back with a twist to raise funds for Melanoma UK in a fun and festive way! One of our melanoma patients, Julie Spencer, runs an annual Its A Knockout festival so if you are looking for any help then let us know and we will put you in touch.
Marathon events - Beyond the sense of achievement that you will get from finishing a race, running on behalf of Melanoma UK will give you further purpose for completing the event. If you are able to achieve personal goals as well as raising valuable funds for our charity, this will add another level of effort to the challenge.	Matched Giving - Charity Matched Giving is a very simple process. Companies pledge to donate to Melanoma UK an amount of money relating to the amount that an employee(s) donates or fundraises for us.	Quiz night - Are you ready to take on the role of question master, challenging your friends and family while raising vital funds for Melanoma UK?
Raffle - A raffle is great to have at a fundraising event. Just charge a fee for tickets and the winner gets a prize.	Golf Days - If you love golf or know someone who does, charity golf days have amazing fundraising potential. Turn your hobby into a money maker to help Melanoma UK purchase a new Automated Total Body Mapping Unit.	Skydiving - Skydives are a very popular fundraising activity so take the plunge and Jump for Melanoma UK.
Running - Help raise money while heightening awareness of melanoma and undertake one of the many charity runs that exists. Check our events page for 5K, half and full marathon opportunities available.	Zip Wire - this will appeal to our adrenaline junkie fundraiser. There's zip wires up and down the country so it will be easy to find one close to you. Get your friends to join you or if they are too scared, they need to double their donation.	Penalty Shoot Out - At your next football match, raise funds by charging your fellow players a fee every time they miss.

Latest

Sparks' London Marathon 2024

In memory of my friend who died of Melanoma.
Running the Cardiff Half Marathon

Melanoma UK provides a much needed service, this is a cancer which is on the increase in the UK and deserves more attention than it currently receives.
Jonny and Lauren taking on the Derby 10k!

This charity gets no government funding, and relies solely on people fundraising and donating. Skin cancer is something that could affect any of us, at any time in our lives.
May Brothers On Tour - Barcelona Marathon

On Sunday 10th March, myself and my brother Garry will be running the Barcelona Marathon in aid of Melanoma UK for a cause close to our hearts.

Melanoma UK provides patients and families with the much-needed support right from the point of diagnosis. Through education, advocacy and research, Melanoma UK strives to increase the awareness, understanding and prevention of melanoma skin cancer, which is the 5th most common cancer in the UK.

Any donations would be greatly apprecia

Sophie's Half Ironman

I'm dedicating my first triathlon to my Dad and raising funds to help prevent and cure melanoma.
Great North Run 2023

My very special friend Jo passed away in 2022 and left a massive whole in many hearts. This charity was very special to her and her family.
The One Where Ruthy Runs an Ultra Marathon!

I'm raising funds to support Melanoma research since we lost my Auntie Margaret to a rare mucosal melanoma in 2022
Shelley’s leap of faith

Melanoma UK has provided me with a lot of reassurance, validation of feelings and information on this lesser spoken about cancer
Lou runs to support Melanoma UK

To help spread the awareness of melanoma
FP LADY CAPTAIN 2023

To shed light on this type of cancer, in light of loosing a friend and prevent others from that loss.
Stephen Robert Baker

Gillian helped support myself and my family during my brothers fight with an aggressive Melanoma diagnosis. He unfortunately passed away recently, but we are grateful for the support that was provided to us in trying to get Stephen the best help possible.
The fight for melanoma

My friends sister has been battling melanoma for 5 years now.
John's 50th birthday fundraiser

I'd like to raise at least £1000 to support research and support projects. I'm asking friends and family to donate as a gift for my 50th birthday in October 2022 and in the year ahead.
10 Miles of Madness to Beat Melanoma!

You have been a great support to my friend, Michelle who is battling with stage 4. I want to enable you to continue supporting other families with the horrible diagnosis and facing the treatments and fear of what the future might bring.

THE 'ABCDE' RULE

Do You Know Your ABC...DE's? The ABCDE Rule of skin cancer is an easy-to-remember system for determining whether a mole or growth may be cancerous.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

About half of all melanomas start with a change in previously normal-looking skin. This usually looks like a dark area or an abnormal new mole.
SKIN SELF EXAMINATION

We recommend that you do a head-to-toe self-examination of your skin every month. This way you can find any new or changing lesions that might be cancerous or precancerous.
STAGES OF MELANOMA

The stage of a cancer is a term used to describe the size and depth of the melanoma, and whether it has spread. Knowing the stage of your cancer helps doctors decide on the best treatment for you.
LONGITUDINAL MELANONYCHIA

Longitudinal Melanonychia Guidance By Dr Christian Aldridge
Melanoma UK
2020 MELANOMA SKIN CANCER REPORT

Melanoma Global Coalition. For a second year, Melanoma UK is proudly supporting the 2020 global public awareness campaign in the fight against melanoma.
ME MELANOMA, NO CHANCE!

My Melanoma Journey as written by Jayne Williams
ALEX BAKER - MY MELANOMA STORY

In July 2017, Alex Baker noticed a small growth on his right shin. Here he shares his story, including several graphic photographs.
OVERVIEW OF MELANOMA

Melanoma is a type of cancer that starts in cells in the skin called melanocytes. These cells make a pigment called melanin which gives skin its natural colour.