As you settle into your new habits and resolutions this month, add a skin check to your monthly routine. When checking your skin, look for any new spots, asymmetrical moles, or changes in size or colour. If you notice anything unusual, book an appointment with your dermatologist for a closer look.

Did you know that when it's caught early, the five-year survival rate of melanoma is around 90%? Plus, many cases can be prevented by taking measures like wearing SPF, covering up in the sun, and checking your skin regularly for any changes. These small habits can make all the difference. ☀️💛

Consider this your reminder to practice sun safety even in the colder months! Apply SPF before heading outdoors, bundle up, wear UV-blocking sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed hat or helmet when heading out to partake in all that winter has to offer. Let's enjoy the season safely!

Happy New Year from the Save Your Skin Foundation team! 💙 As we step into 2026, we’re grateful for the moments, connections, and community we share with you. Thank you for your ongoing support. Together, we continue to make a difference.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Save Your Skin Foundation 🎄 Wishing you a calm and festive holiday season spent with your loved ones. Our team will be taking a short break until January 2, but support is still available by phone or at [email protected] if you need resources over the holidays.

We’re excited to share some of our highlights from 2025! This year was truly incredible. None of this would be possible without our amazing community of supporters. Whether you donated, followed our work, reached out for support, or attended an event, every interaction made a difference.

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to donate to Save Your Skin Foundation and help ensure that every patient can access the treatment they need without compromising their financial well-being. Click here to donate - every dollar matters: saveyourskin.ca/donate

The 10th Patients Summit is nearly here and we can’t wait! We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to the sponsors who made this event possible. There's still time to register for the Summit if you haven't yet - head to www.patientsummit.ca to secure your spot!

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Save Your Skin Foundation! Today we’re reflecting on what we’re most thankful for: our incredible community. 💛 Wishing everyone a safe and joyful long weekend surrounded by loved ones!

Today is World Mental Health Day. At Save Your Skin Foundation, we recognize that caring for your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health. A skin cancer diagnosis can bring fear, anxiety, and uncertainty, and it’s okay to ask for help. You are not alone. 💛

Karen and Brad golfing in New Brunswick in honour of Move for Melanoma!

Robin Westie and his soccer team Moving for Melanoma at B.C Place in Vancouver! We love seeing all of the creative ways our community is being active and raising money for patients!

A huge shoutout to Team Shade Brigade from West Vancouver! Led by longtime Save Your Skin community members Bob & Yvonne Gerrard and their cousin Lisa, this amazing team has raised over $2,000! If you’d like to contribute to their efforts, you can donate to their team here: bit.ly/46tT1qi

Move for Melanoma is just two weeks away! We want to recognize Team Ocumel Canada, who’ve already raised more than $6,000 and are close to reaching their $7,500 goal. This is a small but powerful group of advocates doing incredible work. Join them here: bit.ly/46AzLZq

We're hosting another patient meet and greet this October 8th in Victoria, B.C at Boom and Batten! All are welcome! If you are able to attend, please RSVP to Kathy directly at [email protected] by September 30th, 2025. We hope to see you there ❤️.

"Now that we have decided to become ‘Team Canada’ on trade, there is no reason not to extend this to drug access." Let’s align on healthcare, not just trade tariffs quoimedia.com/lets-align-o... @saveyourskinfdn.bsky.social #cdnpoli #pharma #healthcare

It's back-to-school season! We’re wishing all the little ones and their teachers the best of luck as they start a new year of learning. 📚✏️ If you’re a teacher or work in education, we have resources to help teach kids sun-safety from a young age here: www.saveyourskin.ca/shining-a-li...

☀️It’s the perfect time to prioritize your skin health and do a skin check! We are proud to support Merck Canada’s Practice Skintimacy™ campaign, an initiative to inform Canadians about melanoma and the importance of early detection. 🔗 Learn more at practiceskintimacy.ca

A heartfelt thank you to Merck for generously sponsoring our in-person Move for Melanoma race in Edmonton! 🌟 Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time! Sign up today: bit.ly/4m3Yo68

"If we can find equal footing among the provinces and territories on trade, why can’t we do so on #healthcare? Why can’t we streamline access to medically necessary treatment for patients across the country who are badly in need of them?" quoimedia.com/lets-align-o... @saveyourskinfdn.bsky.social

We're back tonight with another Wellness Wednesday with Lyanne Westie! Join us for a 30-minute reset where we take a pause from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and tune into our minds and bodies. Attendance is virtual and free: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

"If we can find equal footing among the provinces and territories on trade, why not on health care?" Read our client essay from Kathy Barnard and Louise Binder at @saveyourskinfdn.bsky.social www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/op-e... #cdnpoli #healthcare #health #medicare #nonprofit #pharma

📢 Patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma! Cemiplimab (Libtayo) is now publicly funded in Ontario, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan for eligible patients with locally advanced BCC who have already tried a hedgehog pathway inhibitor. Learn more about access and eligibility: bit.ly/45v4R37

We're excited to be at the Penticton Peach Festival this weekend! If you're in the area, stop by and come, visit our tent! Plus, if you forget your SPF, we've got you covered with our sunscreen dispenser.

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates on webinars, fundraisers, community events, sun safety tips, and more. Be the first to know what’s happening—click the link below to join our community: www.saveyourskin.ca

☀️ Summer’s in full swing! Whether you're hiking, hitting the beach, or enjoying a backyard BBQ, don’t forget to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Staying sun safe is simple—just remember the 5 S’s before heading out for your next adventure. #SunSafety #UVProtection

🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️Move for Melanoma is just around the corner on September 27–28! From hiking and biking to golfing or dancing, you can get moving your way while supporting patients living with melanoma and skin cancer across Canada. Register: saveyourskin.akaraisin.com/ui/MoveforMe...

Even one sunburn can increase your chance of melanoma. When you're out in the sun, make sure you protect yourself with sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, and sun-protective clothing. Head to our website to learn more about how you can protect yourself and your loved ones! 🧴 ☀️

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day from all of us at Save Your Skin Foundation. We're glad to be part of a community that puts patient needs first and are inspired every day by the people we work alongside. Wishing you all a safe and restful day!

Did you know that melanoma is largely preventable? Small habits such as wearing sunscreen, checking your skin, and choosing to sit in the shade instead of the sun can save your life. If you or a loved one is facing a skin cancer diagnosis, click here to learn more: www.saveyourskin.ca/melanoma.

Aujourd’hui, c’est la fête des Pères, et comme juin est aussi le Mois de la santé des hommes, c’est le moment idéal pour rappeler aux hommes de prendre soin de leur peau. Prendre seulement 10 minutes par mois pour vérifier sa peau peut sauver une vie. 💙

Today is Father’s Day, and with June also being Men’s Health Month, it’s the perfect time to remind the men in our lives to take care of their skin. Spending just 10 minutes each month checking your skin can save your life. Remind the dads and father figures in your life to stay vigilant. 💙

Tonight is Wellness Wednesday! Join us for a 30-minute session, where you can connect with one another and be led through a mindfulness practice by the incredible Life Skills Coach, Lyanne Westie. Attendance is free and virtual. We hope you'll join us! Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

We’re taking a summer break from our Fireside Chats! While we’ve loved connecting with you each month, we’re hitting pause to reflect and refresh. Stay tuned for a survey later this summer — we’d love your feedback on what you'd like to see in the fall!

A big Thank You to @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.sociall for celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day with us! It was a day to recognize cancer survivors, bring attention to the ongoing challenges cancer survivors face, and celebrate life! @saveyourskinfdn.bsky.social

🌈 Happy Pride Month! At Save Your Skin Foundation, we’re proud to stand with 2SLGBTQIA+ in the fight for equitable cancer care. In 2024, we hosted a Roundtable to spotlight the gaps and opportunities in cancer diagnosis for these communities. 📘 Read the report: www.allcancanada.ca/_files/ugd/e...

En cette #JournéeDesSurvivantsDuCancer, nous saluons la force de ceux qui ont affronté le cancer. Shannon, membre de notre communauté, partage son histoire ici : www.saveyourskin.ca/fr/post/jour...

Today on #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay, we honour the strength and resilience of those who’ve faced cancer and continue moving forward. We spoke with longtime community member Shannon about her story in honour of this important day. You can read it here: www.saveyourskin.ca/post/nationa...

Our Proclamation Initiative invites Canadian cities to take a stance against skin cancer and educate their communities on sun safety through mayoral proclamations. This year, 52 municipalities and 8 provinces answered the call to proclaim May is Melanoma Month! www.saveyourskin.ca/proclamations

This #InternationalClinicalTrialsDay, we're joining @clinicaltrialon.bsky.social in recognizing the importance of ethical, safe, and participant-centred clinical research. Learn more about how ethics shapes clinical research: bit.ly/4iPIc6g #ICTD2025 #ResearchEthics

Since 2022, our dispensers have been providing free, high-quality sunscreen at parks, beaches and underserved communities across Canada. Last year we installed 60 dispensers across 8 provinces. This year we’re adding 15 more, bring the total to 75! www.saveyourskin.ca/sunscreen-di...

Earlier today, our Founder and President Kathy presented to the City of New Westminster in British Columbia on the importance of sun-safety. We'd like to thank the council and city for proclaiming May as Melanoma Month! @newwestminster.bsky.social

Join the fight against skin cancer by supporting Save Your Skin Foundation’s free public sunscreen dispenser initiative! Last year we installed 60 dispensers across 8 provinces. Donate today and make sun protection accessible for all: www.saveyourskin.ca/donate

If you're interested in understanding the implications of the federal election on healthcare, I recommend watching this replay by @saveyourskinfdn.bsky.social and @gisociety.bsky.social youtu.be/7ZPKoCX3CwU?...

We're excited to kick off May is Melanoma Month today! We've been working on some previous initiatives such as our proclamations and sunscreen dispensers, and also have a few new surprises this month that we're excited to share with you all!

We hope you'll join us for our special Melanoma Month Fireside Chat with Karmen Schmidt, Nurse Practitioner, CCI Melanoma/Cutaneous Team. She will shares insights on the evolving role of melanoma nurses, from diagnosis to survivorship. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

We're excited to announce that the Mayor of Red Deer Ken Johnston has proclaimed May as Melanoma Month. Thank you for your commitment to sun safety and protecting your community! Proclamation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXJL...

Join Us for a Community Meet & Greet in North Vancouver! 📍 Mollie Nye House 🗓 Tuesday, May 14th 🕧 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM ✨ Everyone is welcome! Please RSVP by filling out this short form: forms.gle/JLWE4W69mb4s...

Today, our President and Founder Kathy Barnard presented to the City of Penticton with Jake from Enjoy the Vu apparel. They highlighted their experiences with skin cancer and the importance of sun safety and awareness. Thank you for having us Penticton! #SunSafety #Proclamation #MelanomaMonth

Joyeux lundi de Pâques à notre merveilleuse communauté ! Nous espérons que vous avez passé un excellent long week-end avec vos proches. 💛