Funding research

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Group of people holding a large check from the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation, dated 27/02/2024, for $100,000, celebrating a donation or achievement.

Funding research that saves lives:
Where our donations go

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BETTER Trial Launch
$100,000
Melanoma Brain Metastases

August 2022

Thanks to our first Mission Melanoma campaign, ASCF proudly contributed $100,000 to help launch the BETTER clinical trial, which explores new treatment options for melanoma brain metastases.
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Six women standing together, holding a large check for $110,000 for a melanoma brain metastasis clinical trial, at an event promoting skin cancer research, with banners in the background from the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation and other health organizations.

BETTER Trial Expansion
$110,000
Melanoma Brain Metastases

February 2023


Following an incredible show of community support in our second Mission Melanoma walk, ASCF donated a further $110,000 to expand the BETTER trial and include more patients, hospitals, and international investigators.
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Group of eight people holding a large check for 100,000 dollars made out to Chris O'Brien Lifehouse from the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation, with the date 27/02/2024. They are smiling and appear to be celebrating.

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
$100,000
SCC Clinical Trial

February 2024

After walking 633km from Merimbula to Melbourne, the ASCF team raised $100,000 for a clinical trial at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. The trial focuses on using immunotherapy to treat Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC), aiming to reduce the need for invasive surgery.
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Melanoma Institute Australia
$30,000
Melanoma March in Dubbo

March 2024

Raised through Jay’s Mission Melanoma Walk - (333km Canberra to Sydney). This donation supports MIA’s research goal of achieving Zero Deaths from Melanoma. Presented at the Melanoma March in Dubbo by ASCF board director Sally Everett.
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