Our volunteer ambassadors help us to raise awareness of the work we do by attending events to talk about our work, encourage others and get involved in fundraising activities.

This is a really important role as it helps us to reach new people, inspire new fundraising activities, and thank our supporters for the work they are doing.

LISA COSTELLO

A big warm welcome to Lisa, the latest Melanoma UK Ambassador to join our team. 

Lisa lost her wonderful Dad to melanoma when he was just 59 years old. She knew then that she wanted to make a difference but never in a million years did she think melanoma would come knocking on her own front door.  In December 2018 Lisa got the shock of her life when she was diagnosed herself with melanoma.

This has not stopped this pocket rocket, Lisa is now on a mission to educate as many people as possible on how dangerous this disease is. 

From sponsored walks to boat parties there is no stopping this amazing woman....she has a simple mission and that is to help save lives from being utterly devastated by this awful disease.

 

TINA MANNING 1965-2023

Tina is no stranger to the world of melanoma.  Diagnosed herself a number of years ago, Tina was a very successful responder to a particular melanoma treatment, but very recently was found to need further treatment following further brain involvement.  

Tina is one of our 'go-to' patients and can be relied upon to support other patients who are going through the same thing as her

Tina has never allowed melanoma to control her life, she has continued to work, she fundraises for Melanoma UK and is a pivotal part of the team that has been fighting for a ban on sunbeds in the UK since 2018.     

Tina Manning 

1965-2023.  Sadly, Tina became very ill in early 2023.  She passed away on the 6th March 2023.  We will always remember her.