Grace’s Story

Despite practicing sun protection throughout her life and having regular skin checks as an adult, Grace was blindsided when she noticed unusual bruising and an enlarged lymph node which led to a stage 4 melanoma diagnosis at the age of 33.
April 18, 2024

As a health professional, Grace understood the gravity of her situation all too well. As a mum of 2 young boys, she knew the journey ahead was daunting and marked with uncertainty.

This is Grace’s story.

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With your help, over the past 35+ years, we’ve been working to defeat melanoma—and we know the work we’re doing is making a real difference. But there’s still much more to do.

In the Hunter New England Local Health District, melanoma is now the second most diagnosed cancer (Cancer Institute NSW, February 2024), underscoring the urgent need for continued awareness, early detection, and prevention.

Nationally, melanoma remains the most common cancer among Australians aged 20 to 39. Your donation and ongoing support allow us to continue this life-saving work—funding education programs, supporting patients, and advancing research to reduce the impact of melanoma in our community.