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BALLINA residents have raised almost $10,000 for melanoma research during the town’s annual Melanoma March.<\/p>\n

The event, supported by the Melanoma Institute Australia, brought together volunteers from multiple community groups.<\/p>\n

Participants completed a 4.4km walk from Missingham Park to North Wall and back, with live music and family friendly entertainment along the way.<\/p>\n

The Ballina march is held in memory of Mikayla Green, who died from melanoma in 2022 at the age of 24.<\/p>\n

“We are so grateful to Sharyn Dorey, who organises this event in honour of her daughter Mikayla Green,” a spokesperson for the Melanoma Institute Australia said.<\/p>\n

“Thank you to all the volunteers, including the students from Xavier Catholic College, who support Sharyn.”<\/p>\n

Melanoma survivor Rachael Parsons shared her personal story before officially starting the march by cutting the yellow ribbon.<\/p>\n

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Volunteers and people of all ages took part in the event this year. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Participants included cancer survivors, local doctors and families affected by the disease, reflecting the wide reaching impact of melanoma across the community.<\/p>\n

Organisers said the funds raised would contribute to ongoing research and continued awareness efforts around melanoma prevention.<\/p>\n

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and Australia has the highest rates in the world, with one person diagnosed every 30 minutes and one death every six hours.<\/p>\n

It is also the most common cancer affecting Australians aged 20 to 39.<\/p>\n

The institute has been involved in treatment advances including targeted drug therapies, immunotherapies and pre surgery immunotherapy.<\/p>\n

Donations can still be made towards the overall fundraising goal of $500,000 at melanomamarch.org.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

BALLINA residents have raised almost $10,000 for melanoma research during the town’s annual Melanoma March. The event, supported by the Melanoma Institute Australia, brought together volunteers from multiple community groups. Participants completed a 4.4km walk from Missingham Park to North Wall and back, with live music and family friendly entertainment along the way. The Ballina […]<\/p>\n

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