EVENTS & CHALLENGES

Melanoma UK has a limited number of places available for a number of events and challenges this year that you can get involved in and help support the work we do for melanoma.

Understandably due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is still some uncertainty around fundraising events, some are still being rescheduled so please do check out the information below about the current status.

We have listed some of the major events below but for the full list available please check out the following link: EVENTS FOR MELANOMA UK Please get in touch with our Fundraising Team if you would like to know more about any of our events or challenges.

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Kristie's Half Marathon

On the 20th February I am running a Half Marathon in the Birmingham Running Festival. I am hoping to raise funds for Melanoma UK as the charity raises funds for causes close to my own heart and that of Joshua Robert Recruitment.
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY PRIZES
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS WINNERS
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO

Thank you for your kind support and for helping us to make a difference to the lives of others.

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.
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.
ME MELANOMA, NO CHANCE!

My Melanoma Journey as written by Jayne Williams
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
COVID-19 VACCINE & MELANOMA

COVID-19 Q&A with Professor James Larkin
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.
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.
A TRIBUTE TO ANTHEA SMITH

It is with a deep sense of sadness that we announce the passing of Anthea Smith.
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.

EVENTS & CHALLENGES

Hackney Half Marathon

Brighton Marathon

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Oxford Half Marathon

Asics London 10K

Cardiff Half Marathon

Spartan Race Series