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Skydive
Do you want to enjoy the exhilarating and unforgettable feeling of a skydive, flying through the clouds from over 10, 000 ft at up to 120mph?! We are looking for thrill-seeking fundraisers from all over the country to take on a sponsored freefall parachute jump on our behalf whilst raising invaluable funds for our cause!
You can sign up via Skyline.
With a vast range of dates throughout the year at many locations across the country there hasn’t been a better time to take to the skies and… jump!
Please do contact jane@melanomafocus.com if you are intending to take on this amazing challenge and we’ll send you our fundraising pack and free T-shirt to help you promote your cause.
Melanoma Focus launches Sentinel Node Biopsy Guideline
New guidance on this surgical procedure and related issues, including the need for completion lymphadenectomy, has been released by a 70-strong group of clinicians, nurses & patient representatives who met earlier this year to discuss and reach consensus on this controversial topic. Advances in melanoma treatments and the findings of recent trials prompted this review.
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READ MOREASICS Manchester Marathon 2019
7 April 2018 – Run with Melanoma Focus to help raise money for research into the causes and treatment of melanoma.
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100 Miles in May Challenge Event
100 Miles in May is a challenge event that anyone can take part in whether they are a cyclist, runner, walker or swimmer. Join the challenge and help raise money in the fight against melanoma.
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