The Nelson Bay Melanoma Awareness Golf Day, organised by Lynne Willis, had a 'cover up for melanoma' focus. Twelve ladies from the Woolooware Golf Girls donned their sun safe long sleeve shirts and colourful socks to raise $400 for melanoma.

At St Joseph’s Primary School, at least three families have been affected by melanoma so for the last few years, the children of St Joseph’s have donated a gold coin to wear their favourite hat to school. This fun day for the kids, with a cake stall and other fun activities, raised over $800!

Beryl Betts lost her grand-daughter, Emma to melanoma aged 25, hosted a fancy morning tea at the Aveo Durack Retirement Village. Although numbers were limited, over 100 guests enjoyed a delicious high tea with a range of home-made goodies baked by Beryl and fellow resident and retired chef, Trevor Webb. Guests were also entertained by the talented duo , Harvey and Harvey, who generously donated their services. Beryl raised $3520 to support MIA’s vital research.