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Olympic Games Sailor Leo Tahakashi Runs for Melanoma

Nov 6, 2020 | Events, Fundraisers, News, Stories

21-year-old Aucklander Leo Tahakashi had been selected to represent Japan in sailing at the 2020 Olympic Games, but his dreams were put on hold when the Games were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Needing a focus, Leo decided to run in the Auckland Marathon...

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I Nearly Skipped My Annual Skin Check Because of My Age

Aug 28, 2020 | Events, Fundraisers, News, Stories

Jack Keeys was diagnosed with melanoma last year at just 24 years old. Thankfully, his melanoma was caught early, and after two surgeries, he was given the all clear by his specialist. Jack was really shocked when he found out that the mole on his upper back was a...

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