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#BeSunSafe

Since 2017, our award-winning #BeSunSafe program has protected thousands of Torontonians and raised awareness of the importance of sun protection across Canada.

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DCMF Research Award

The David Cornfield Melanoma Fund Research Award was launched in 2015 at the University of Toronto in David Cornfield’s memory. Jointly funded by DCMF and the University of Toronto, this $100,000 endowed award supports excellence in melanoma research.

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Melanoma Nano-Vaccine Campaign

We are proud to support the acceleration of Dr. Satchi-Fainaro’s groundbreaking nano-vaccine research in partnership with the Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University.

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David Cornfield Melanoma Fund
Dear DCMF Supporters, We are thinking of you all as Toronto, Canada, and the world go through unprecedented challenges. We hope you are safe and healthy. As things rapidly change around us, we are adjusting our activities for the safety and well-being of DCMF's staff, volunteers and supporters. First, we are postponing 'DCMF's Lucky 13', our May 14th fundraising event. We thank our co-chairs Warren Blatt and Jody Shapiro and the rest of our event committee - Elyse Sunshine, Sari Cornfield and Danielle Paterson - for their enthusiasm and hard work thus far. We also thank our early sponsors, Deloitte, TorQuest, David Batori - Remax, WBD + Associates, Avenue North Chiropractic, Infor Financial Group, KindHuman Bicycles, Haddington Developments and Parade, as well as each of our silent auction item donors, for their generosity. We look forward to recognizing their contributions and joining with you, DCMF's wonderful community, at our event later this year. Second, we are scaling back our melanoma awareness and prevention activities until things have settled down. Now is the time for everyone to focus on their safety and their families. You can reach us at 647-393-DCMF (3263) or contact@dcmf.ca if you have any questions. Keep well, The DCMF Team Professor Satchi-Fainaro: “The war against cancer in general, and melanoma in particular, has advanced over the years through a variety of treatment modalities, such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and immunotherapy; but the vaccine approach, which has proven so effective against various viral diseases, has not materialized yet against cancer. In our study, we have shown that it is possible to produce an effective nano-vaccine against melanoma and to sensitize the immune system to immunotherapies.” Support the Melanoma Nano-Vaccine Campaign, a joint-fundraising initiative by DCMF and @cftau to accelerate Professor Satchi-Fainaro's pioneering #melanoma nano-vaccine research. All funds raised through the end of February, will be matched by DCMF (up to maximum of $25,000). Donate now to double your impact: https://cftau.ca/melanomanano-vaccine/ SAVE THE DATE! In honour of our 13th year, we invite you to DCMF'S LUCKY 13. Join us on May 14th and help save lives from melanoma. Take a chance - we all win! #melanoma
Tickets are now on sale for DCMF'S LUCKY 13 sponsored by Deloitte! Join us on May 14th for an awesome night to save lives from #melanoma. Take a chance - we all win! Buy your tickets today at DCMF.ca. Happy Valentine's Day! Love your loved ones. #BeSunSafe #melanoma Happy Bob Marley Day! Today marks Bob Marley's 75th birthday anniversary. Many are not aware that Bob Marley died from melanoma at the age of 36. Marley had acral lentiginous melanoma which developed on his foot and spread to his lungs and brain. Acral lentiginous melanoma is found on palms, soles and under nails and is the most common form of melanoma in people of colour. If detected early, acral lentiginous melanoma is treatable. Please check your skin regularly and report any changes to your doctor. Use our skin check tools: https://dcmf.ca/melanoma #melanoma #CheckYourSkin #BobMarley75 photo: Pinterest
Our beautiful friend Meredith Legg passed away on this day in 2014 at the age of 26. Yes. She was just 26. The terrible cancer that took Meredith from this world was ocular (eye) or uveal #melanoma - often called OM. This form of melanoma is the most common primary cancer of the eye in adults. It behaves very differently than skin melanoma and can be an incredibly aggressive type of cancer. Meredith was diagnosed at age 22 and become an advocate for OM and melanoma awareness. We met Meredith when she volunteered her time to come to Toronto to film our Dear 16 Year Old Me video in 2011. We fell in love with Meredith’s inner beauty and strength and magnetic smile. We feel so privileged to have known her. Her death impacted us profoundly. We know her wonderful and devoted family and friends miss her terribly and we are so sad for them. But we also feel saddened for those who never got to know this amazing young woman. So in Meredith’s memory and honour, we ask you to make an appointment and get your eyes checked (including with dilation). We love you Meredith and will never forget you. Professor Satchi-Fainaro: "Our research opens the door to a completely new approach - the vaccine approach - for effective treatment of melanoma, even in the most advanced stages of the disease." Support the Melanoma Nano-Vaccine Campaign, a joint-fundraising initiative by DCMF and Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University @cftau to accelerate Professor Satchi-Fainaro's pioneering #melanoma nano-vaccine research. All funds raised through the end of February, will be matched by DCMF (up to maximum of $25,000). Donate now to double your impact: https://cftau.ca/melanomanano-vaccine/ We believe that innovation, collaboration and impact are critical keys to combat melanoma. We need your help! We are proud to launch the Melanoma Nano-Vaccine Campaign, a joint-fundraising initiative by DCMF and Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University - @cftau. The purpose of the Melanoma Nano-Vaccine Campaign is to support the acceleration of Professor Satchi-Fainaro's pioneering #melanoma nano-vaccine research. Holding immense promise, the nano-vaccine approach could not only revolutionize the prevention and treatment of melanoma, but also serve as a foundation for the development of nano-vaccines for other cancers. All funds raised in February through the Melanoma Nano-Vaccine Campaign will be matched by DCMF (up to maximum of $25,000).Donate now to double your impact: https://cftau.ca/melanomanano-vaccine/