My wiife has a T1 Melanoma and is so brave and strong and i want to standby her and help fight this awful disease that attacks so many of us every day. I am now fundraising to help people that suffer with skin cancer and to stay strong standing with my beautiful brave wife ..read more

My dad has recently been diagnosed with melanoma which has unfortunately not been kind and spread to other areas. Those of you that know me will know that my dad lives in New Zealand so hearing such heartbreaking news and being the other side of the world has been devastating. Educating myself about melanoma and how awareness and early recognition is so important has made me want to spread awareness to others. During the next few months whilst my dad begins his journey to fighting this awful disease I will be training to run in Bridgwater half marathon in under 2 hours which is set to take pla ..read more

Dad, to us three kids, was a man of integrity, values, learning and fairness. He was a silent presence in a room that you could lean on and trust. He was open minded and not scared to offer his own opinion. He has now left this mortal place to be with his beloved wife, Elaine. They were inseparable. They still are ..read more

Both Colin and Elaine were very supportive of David whilst he was undergoing treatment to help him fight Melanoma. Melanoma UK have really helped with everything that David has been through and as a result the whole family are very much behind raising money to help raise awareness and also educate people as to the dangers of the ever increasing risks of UV radiation ..read more

I am running the London marathon in April, fundraising for Melanoma UK in memory of my amazing friend Pete who died of this awful disease ..read more

Many people contact us to let us know that they are planning a birthday party, a wedding or anniversary celebration and are planning to make donations to Melanoma UK instead of accepting gifts.   It is a lovely way of celebrating an event or a special occasion and at the same time, supporting our work and a cause that is meaningful to you. Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, anniversary or another occasion, make it extra special by asking your family and friends to make a donation to Melanoma UK instead of giving a gift. Donations can be made online or you could set up a dedicated Fund ..read more

Volunteers are at the heart of Melanoma UK and without them, we would struggle to exist. There are lots of ways to get involved, why not contact us and see what opportunities are near you ..read more

An ambassador is a representative; a person who promotes interest in a program and encourages its rise in popularity - that's exactly what you will be doing for Melanoma UK. A partnership with Melanoma UK offers: Our ambassador role would suit you if you: are looking for a long-term, flexible volunteering role have a personal connection to Melanoma UK (not essential) and would like to share your story you would like to get involved with various volunteering opportunities have public speaking skills (experience of public speaking is preferred but not essential) enjoy fundraising and would like ..read more

It’s human nature to feel good after helping someone out. Volunteering can help you gain valuable new skills and experiences, and boost your confidence.  As well as helping others, volunteering has been shown to improve volunteers' wellbeing too ..read more

We are looking for skilled volunteers who are friends and supporters of Melanoma UK and happy to represent the patient group in their communities. Together we can heighten awareness about melanoma. There are many ways to help as volunteering comes in varies guises. We are looking for: Volunteer to Fundraise Get involved and make a difference in your community.  All you need is a little time to spare and a passion for beating melanoma. Volunteer photography skills We often have a number of events throughout the UK organised by our wonderful fundraisers but they need help&nbs ..read more