David Cornfield Melanoma Fund

David Cornfield Melanoma Fund The DCMF was established to fulfil David’s goal of saving lives from melanoma and raising awareness. Please watch “Dear 16 Year Old Me” at www.dcmf.ca

Melanoma is a common and serious skin cancer which, if not treated early, is usually fatal. The good news is that the risk of melanoma can be significantly decreased by reducing exposure to UV radiation, and that the prognosis for melanoma patients can be improved by early detection. The bad news is that despite increasing public awareness of the dangers of UV radiation, many people still do not u

nderstand the seriousness of the damage caused by exposure to UV radiation, particularly damage caused during early years. Further, not enough people are aware of the early signs of melanoma, or the importance of self detection. As a result, melanoma is often ignored until it’s too late. However, we believe that through David's story, we can bring change.

More than 95% of melanoma cases in North America are caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation. That’s the striking re...
08/21/2026

More than 95% of melanoma cases in North America are caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

That’s the striking recent finding from the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer and a powerful reminder of the importance of sun safety.

Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, claiming the lives of 3–4 Canadians every day.

The good news is that melanoma is preventable by protecting your skin from the sun.

Simple sun-safe habits can reduce your risk:
⏱️ Limit your time in the midday sun
🌳 Seek shade
🧥 Cover up
👒 Wear a hat
🕶️ Wear sunglasses
🧴 Use sunscreen
✅ Check your skin regularly and report any changes to your doctor

No tan is worth your life.

Live Longer. Protect Your Skin.

Protect your skin to reduce your risk of skin cancer: ⛱👒🧥👖🕶🧴Get sunscreen on the go at High Park and select Toronto wate...
08/19/2026

Protect your skin to reduce your risk of skin cancer: ⛱👒🧥👖🕶🧴

Get sunscreen on the go at High Park and select Toronto waterfront parks.

Learn more at besunsafe.ca.

A tan is a sign of permanent skin damage.Some people think a tan makes you look healthy, but a tan is actually your skin...
08/13/2026

A tan is a sign of permanent skin damage.

Some people think a tan makes you look healthy, but a tan is actually your skin’s response to UV radiation and a sign of skin damage. And that damage can add up over time, increasing your risk of melanoma.

Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, claiming the lives of 3–4 Canadians every day. The good news? Melanoma can be prevented by protecting your skin in the sun:

☀️ Limit time in the midday sun
🌳 Seek shade
👕 Cover up
👒 Wear a hat
🕶️ Wear sunglasses
🧴 Use sunscreen
🔎 Check your skin regularly and report any changes to your doctor

No tan is worth your life.

Live Longer. Protect Your Skin.

☀️ 10 seasons of ! ☀️For 10 seasons, BeSunSafe has been helping Torontonians protect their skin and reduce their risk o...
08/11/2026

☀️ 10 seasons of ! ☀️

For 10 seasons, BeSunSafe has been helping Torontonians protect their skin and reduce their risk of skin cancer through sunscreen, shade and sun safety awareness.

Since 2017, the program has made a big impact:

🧴 2.1M+ sunscreen applications provided across Toronto parks, golf courses and day camps

⛺️ 150 shade tents helping keep generations of City of Toronto campers protected outdoors

📣 Thousands reached through transit ads, media and social media campaigns promoting sun safety

🏆 2 Canadian Dermatology Association Public Education Awards for advancing skin cancer prevention

We’re proud to work alongside the City of Toronto and the Douglas Wright Foundation to make sun safety more accessible, and grateful to everyone who has helped make BeSunSafe a part of summer in Toronto.

😎10 years of helping Toronto .

Learn more at besunsafe.ca.

Every day, 3–4 Canadians die from melanoma skin cancer.That’s 3–4 lives lost. Families forever changed. Loved ones deep...
08/10/2026

Every day, 3–4 Canadians die from melanoma skin cancer.

That’s 3–4 lives lost. Families forever changed. Loved ones deeply missed.

The good news? Melanoma is preventable by protecting your skin from the sun and treatable when detected early.

⏱️ Limit your time in the midday sun.
🌳 Seek shade.
🧥 Cover up.
👒 Wear a wide-brimmed hat.
🕶️ Wear sunglasses.
🧴 Use sunscreen.
✅ Check your skin regularly and report any changes to your doctor.

No tan is worth your life.

Live longer. Protect your skin.

It may come as a surprise that Canada has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world.In 2026, an estimated 11,300...
08/07/2026

It may come as a surprise that Canada has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world.

In 2026, an estimated 11,300 Canadians will be diagnosed with melanoma.

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, but it's also largely preventable. Protecting your skin from the sun is the best way to reduce your risk.

⏱️ Limit time in the midday sun.
🌳 Seek shade.
🧥 Cover up.
👒 Wear a hat.
🕶️ Wear sunglasses.
🧴 Use sunscreen.
✅ Check your skin regularly and report any changes to your doctor.

No tan is worth your life.

Live Longer. Protect Your Skin.

Did you know that skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada?Sun exposure and sunburns during childhood...
08/06/2026

Did you know that skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada?

Sun exposure and sunburns during childhood significantly increase the risk of developing skin cancer later in life, making sun protection especially important for youth.

The program is proud to provide 200 litres of sunscreen to City of Toronto day camps to help keep kids safe outdoors.

Learn more at besunsafe.ca

08/04/2026

What if a beach held a message you couldn't ignore?

These tombstones represent the number of lives melanoma skin cancer will claim in Canada over the next two weeks.

Every day, 3 to 4 Canadians die from melanoma. Behind every number is a person: someone loved, someone missed, someone whose story ended too soon.

But these lives don’t have to be lost. Melanoma is one of the most preventable cancers. The best way to reduce your risk is simple: protect your skin from the sun.

⏱️ Limit time in the midday sun
🌳 Seek shade
🧥 Cover up
👒 Wear a hat
🕶️ Wear sunglasses
🧴 Use sunscreen
✅ Check your skin regularly and report any changes to your doctor

No tan is worth your life.

Live Longer. Protect Your Skin.

Our BeSunSafe program is celebrating its 10th season!DYK these 10 sun safety facts? 1. Protecting your skin in the sun i...
07/29/2026

Our BeSunSafe program is celebrating its 10th season!

DYK these 10 sun safety facts?

1. Protecting your skin in the sun is the best way to reduce your risk of skin cancer.
2. The UV index was invented by Canadians.
3. Sunscreen needs to be reapplied every 2 hours or after swimming.
4. Sunscreen should not be used on babies under 6 months.
5. Sunscreen expires.
6. Sun can reflect off of water, sand and concrete.
7. Your skin can burn on a cloudy day.
8. Your skin can burn on a cool day.
9. Glass does not block uv rays.
10. Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada.

BeSunSafe: 🌳🧥👖👒🕶️🧴

Learn more: Besunsafe.ca

07/24/2026

What if a beach held a message you couldn’t ignore?

Every day, 3 to 4 Canadians lose their lives to melanoma skin cancer. Behind every number is a person, a family, and a story cut short.

But melanoma is one of the most preventable cancers. The best way to reduce your risk is simple - protect your skin in the sun.

Make sun protection part of every day:

⏱️ Limit time in the midday sun
🌳 Seek shade
🧥 Cover up
👒 Wear a hat
😎 Wear sunglasses
🧴 Use sunscreen
✅ Check your skin regularly and report any changes to your doctor

No tan is worth your life.

LIVE LONGER. PROTECT YOUR SKIN.

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