PARTICIPANT BOOKLET2017

Thank you for joining the march to end melanoma!

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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

Thank you for supporting Melanoma March and helping to end melanoma. I know for many of you Melanoma March is your chance to remember loved ones lost to melanoma, while also supporting our dedicated researchers and raising awareness about melanoma. We are extremely grateful for your support, participation and continued bond with Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA).

Since 2012, Melanoma March has raised more than $2.4 million towards vital research. This research is making a life-changing difference. For instance, the one-year survival rate for patients with advanced melanoma has improved from 25% in 2011 to 75% now, as a result of research break-throughs. The second-year rate has gone from less than 15% to over 50%.

With the introduction of our new initiative, Move for Melanoma, we hope to raise even more funds and spread our message even wider. But we couldn’t do this without you and your community of supporters.

Inside this booklet, you will find some ideas to help you with your final fundraising push. We’ve also included some important sun safety tips to help protect yourself against the sun at all times.

I wish you a successful and enjoyable Melanoma March. Thank you most sincerely for supporting our campaign and MIA.

Carole RenoufCEOMelanoma Institute Australia

ABOUT MIA

MIA is the world’s largest melanoma research and treatment facility that is dedicated to preventing and curing melanoma.

Evolving from the Sydney Melanoma Unit in the early 1960s, MIA is a non-profit organisation helping to save lives every day by leading ground-breaking research and pioneering clinical trials.

People are at the core of what we do. We understand patients, their families, researchers, practitioners and the community all play a role in beating melanoma.

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WHERE THE FUNDS GO

A National Register: Making the Greatest Difference to the Greatest Number of People Melanoma March connects people affected by melanoma around the country, united together by marching to raise awareness and funds for research. In contrast, however, the clinical stories of melanoma patients’ treatment pathways and health outcomes are not currently linked in Australia. If they were, GPs, specialists and clinics across the country would be able to learn from this very valuable comparative data pool and benchmark the way they treat melanoma so that every patient can receive the best possible standard of care. The way to achieve this is through a national melanoma register. In 2016, the funds raised by Melanoma March enabled us to begin building this vital network, and funds raised this year will ensure the national register is rolled out and equipped to capture this important data. This will enable the sharing and transfer of knowledge. This is a collaborative, national effort to record, monitor and improve the quality of care for every melanoma patient. We need your help to help make this happen.

Our recent projects funded by Melanoma March:2016 - Big Data for Melanoma: 2015 - Australian PDX Melanoma Project: 2014 - The Australian Brain Collaboration

This project aims to map and track melanoma care through a new national register, so we ensure anyone treating melanoma, anywhere in Australia, has access to the tools and information that will deliver the best care.

Through the development of laboratory models of melanoma cells, this project aims to unravel melanoma’s genetic and biological secrets and help us understand why patients respond differently to treatments.

This project is a ground-breaking clinical trial across four melanoma centres in Australia that compares the use of various immunotherapies in patients with melanoma that has spread to their brain. The study is showing promising early findings, with patients who once were given just months to live now surviving longer than a year.

Established in 2012 in Sydney, the inaugural Melanoma March was initially a local event to honour those who had died from melanoma, while also providing an opportunity to raise vital funds and awareness.

The event quickly grew, becoming a national initiative of MIA and the major annual awareness and fundraising campaign to support ongoing melanoma research.

The campaign has continued to grow year-on-year and is now a collaborative effort between MIA, melanomaWA, Australian Melanoma Research Foundation and Skin & Cancer Foundation Inc. giving the campaign a truly national reach.

HISTORY OF MELANOMA MARCH

MELANOMA MARCH IS PROUDLY SUPPORTING:

Since its inception in 2012, Melanoma March has raised over $2.4 million to fund life-saving melanoma research.In 2017, our goal is to raise $1 million.

To do this, we need your help!

CHECK IN / REGISTRATION

RACE BIBS

GETTING THERE

TIMING

Please remember to bring your Melanoma March ticket to the event. Each attendee will be checked in before the march starts, so please give yourself plenty of time to check in. If you forget your ticket, you can be checked in by the lovely volunteers at the Registration tent.

The closest stations to Barangaroo Reserve are Circular Quay and Wynyard.For more information on getting to Barangaroo, visit http://www.barangaroo.com/discover-barangaroo/transport/how-to-get-to-barangaroo.aspx

You can dedicate your participation in Melanoma March by wearing a Melanoma March race bib sticker in memory of a loved one or write a message to someone close to you who has been touched by melanoma. These can be picked up from Registration at the event.

This event is not timed. If you are running this course, please move to the front before the march starts.

EVENT INFORMATION

MELANOMA MARCH SYDNEY | SUNDAY 2 APRIL 20179.30am (register from 8.30am) | Barangaroo Reserve

S Y D N E Y

M A R C H I N G F O R A C U R E

S U N D A Y 2 A P R I L 2 0 1 7

Start 0930

Event HUB & Finish Area

Walk along Hickson Rd footpath

Turn right between Park Hyatt and Italian Village. Turn right again at Hickson Rd.

1km mark First walker 9.37am Last walker 9.50am

2km mark First walker 9.45am Last walker 9.55am

3km mark First walker 9.55am

Last walker 10.10am

4.1km mark First walker 10.05am Last walker 10.30am

Volunteer 1

Volunteer 5

Volunteer 4

Volunteer 2

Volunteer 6

Volunteer 3

GETTING THEREThe short 4km walk commences from Nawi

Square at Barangaroo Reserve, and follows the path around the beautiful Sydney Harbour.

1. What do I need to bring on the day?Make sure you bring your entry ticket so you can be ‘checked in’ on the day. We also recommend bringing a broad-brimmed hat, sunglasses and sun-safe clothing to cover up from the sun. It’s also a good idea to bring comfortable walking or running shoes and a water bottle. Food and drinks will also be available at the event. You may wish to bring a camera to capture the day or a poster to hon-our a loved one you are marching for. In the case of bad weather, make sure you bring wet weather gear and/or a change of clothes.

2. Can I bring my dog?Four-legged friends are welcome at Melanoma March events. Please bring them along, and maybe even buy them a bandana so they feel like part of the team! 3. Will there be ATMs at the event? No. ATMs will not be available at Melanoma March events. Some events will have EFTPOS machines, but you will not be able to draw cash out. We recommend you bring some cash with you if you think you will want to purchase food, drinks or merchandise.

4. What time do I need to arrive? We recommend you arrive 30-60 minutes before your event’s start time. All participants will need to be ‘checked in’ prior to beginning the March.

5. Can my friends and family register on the day?Registrations can be done on the day of the event but please ensure you get there early to avoid long queues. We recommend registering before the event online to save time.

EVENT FAQS

FUNDRAISING TIPS & TOOLS

THE MORE FUNDS WE RAISE, THE CLOSER WE ARE TO FINDING A CURE!

TRY THESE TOP TIPS TO BOOST YOUR FUNDRAISING:

Hopefully you have already told your family and friends about your participation and asked for donations. Typically, the final few weeks of a campaign are when most people choose to donate. If you haven’t yet shared your fundraising page with friends, take a few minutes to write a personal Facebook post or email encouraging them to donate - remember to include a link to your fundraising page.

1. Asking your employer to match the amount you raise dollar-for-dollar.

2. Hold a morning tea or cake sale with all proceeds going to Melanoma March.

3. Put the link to your fundraising page (and a short summary of what you’re doing) in your email signature.

4. Create a countdown towards your target and the event date to create a sense of urgency in reaching your goal.

5. Take photos at your local Melanoma March and post them on your Facebook page to say thank you to all your supporters. This might encourage others to give even after you’ve completed the event.Don’t forget to use the hashtag #MelanomaMarch and share your photos with us!

With Melanoma March just around the corner, now is the perfect time to make that final push towards reaching your target - or perhaps going even higher!

SUN SAFETY

TRY THESE 5 WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF

95%OF MELANOMAS ARE CAUSED BY OVEREXPOSURE

TO UV LIGHT

The besT way To proTecT yourself from melanoma is To proTecT your skin from The sun.

50+

SEEK SHADE, ESPECIALLY IN THE HOTTEST

PART OF THE DAY

WEAR SUN-PROTECTIVE

CLOTHING THAT COVERS YOUR BACK, SHOULDERS,

ARMS AND LEGS

WEAR A BROAD BRIMMED HAT

APPLY A BROAD SPECTRUM

SUNSCREEN WITH AN SPF OF AT

LEAST 50+ EVERY 2 HOURS AND

AFTER SWIMMING OR EXERCISE

WEAR WRAP AROUND

SUNGLASSES

GET MORE INFO AND REGISTER: 1300 905 188Info@inspiredadventures.com.au www.inspiredadventures.com.au/MIA-China-Trek-2017

Join us on an incredible journey to the heart of ancient Chinese culture… Challenge yourself to trek the Great Wall of China for Melanoma Institute Australia, and not only will you experience one of the wonders of the ancient world; with every step you take, you will be helping make melanoma history.

As part of this amazing adventure you will raise vital funds to bring us ever closer to finding a cure.

REGISTER TODAY AND BE INVOLVED IN A LIFE CHANGING CAUSE.

WHERE WILL THE MONEY GO?We need your support for research into melanoma. Through research, we will discover more personalised therapies, uncover the reasons for resistance to therapies and develop better systems for identifying people at risk.

Dates: 11 – 21 September 2017Registration Fee: $770 (non-refundable) Fundraising target: $3,500 (excludes travel)Travel cost: $4,290*, including taxesTrip duration: 11 days Challenge duration: 5 days Accommodation: 3 star hotels and lodges Minimum age: 18 (younger ages considered on application)

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THANK YOU

Thank you for supporting Melanoma March and helping to change the future of thousands of Australians diagnosed with melanoma each year.

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