National Skin cancer charity, Skcin - working in association Melanoma Me
Skcin are
delighted to be working in association with MelanomaMe.
MelanomaMe. is
a counselling organisation based in the Sunderland and Washington areas covering
the North East. It was founded by Kerry Rafferty and Elaine Taylor who will be working
with Skcin as Ambassadors on a number of initiatives across the North East
Region.
Kerry Rafferty,
a 39 year mother of three, was diagnosed with melanoma - the deadliest form of
skin cancer in 2015 and is passionate about raising awareness of the prevention
and early detection of melanoma and helping others deal with the trauma this
devastating disease causes patients and their carers. Kerry is a qualified Counsellor
and Hypnotherapist and recently launched her own counselling service for
melanoma patients.
Managing
Director of MelanomaMe. Kerry commented “Because
I was personally diagnosed with melanoma, I understand the stress and anxiety
of such a diagnosis and how this impacts a person’s life. I want to spread the
message of awareness and education of the disease and help provide a range of
services for patients, from emotional and well-being support to help in
claiming benefits”.
Marie Tudor,
National Campaign and Business Development Manager quoted ”Kerry will be a
valuable asset to supporting our goal in raising awareness. We already have a
team of passionate Ambassadors and Kerry’s work compliments our own objectives
to raise awareness of sun safety to promote prevention, early detection and
diagnosis. We are proud to support the specialised services she offers,
fulfilled and delivered by someone that truly understands the needs of a
melanoma patient.
Elaine Taylor is a qualified Counsellor the fellow founder and Managing Director of
MelanomaMe and works alongside Kerry Rafferty.
Elaine commented “Seeing the effects Melanoma had on my
friend and colleague Kerry, both physically and mentally was difficult
emotionally. At the time, I didn't feel I knew enough about Melanoma to
understand and support what Kerry was going through. Sharing and supporting her
journey with her, gave me a much greater understanding. Kerry's passion for
supporting others diagnosed with Melanoma, led her to approach me with the idea
of setting up a counselling support service. We put our heads together and saw
the need to raising awareness and I also believed Melanoma patients, family and
friends would also benefit from this service, as they too have their own
journey.
MelanomaMe has 6 Counsellors, two support workers and one Holistic therapist, and an administrator.
Skcin and
MelanomaMe will be working jointly on number of initiatives including a series
of educational sessions delivered to companies across the North East, to engage
over 10,000 employees over the next three months.MelanomaMe has 6 Counsellors, two support workers and one Holistic therapist, and an administrator.
Over 86% of
skin cancers are caused by over exposure to UV, meaning melanoma and all skin
cancers are largely preventable. Education is key to changing these statistics
and armed with targeted and measurable awareness programmes aimed at “high risk
groups,” Skcin and MelanomaMe. aim to change behaviours, mitigate future healthcare
costs and ultimately saves lives.
Ends
Date:21/06/2017
MelanomaMe. Launch Event, Saturday 8th July 2017, 12.00pm-4.00pm
MelanomaMe and Skcin would like to invite local organisations to the launch of our new project; supporting Melanoma patients and their families and friends.This is also a networking opportunity for those organisations that wish to attend.
Media Contacts
Marie Tudor
www.skcin .org
Kerry Rafferty
Telephone: 0191 511 1391
Email:melanomame17@gmail.com
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