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 understand 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.

10/01/2026

What does it mean to live longer?

More birthdays.
More summers.
More time with the people you love.

These are the moments melanoma can take away.

We launched the Live Longer campaign to help Canadians understand the seriousness of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

The facts are hard to ignore:
📈 3–4 Canadians die from melanoma every day.
🇨🇦 Canada has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world.
📈 Melanoma is the fastest-rising cancer among women in Canada
☀️ 95% of melanoma cases in Canada can be attributed to sun exposure.
🚫 A tan is a sign of permanent skin damage.

There is also an important message of hope: melanoma is largely preventable and highly treatable when detected early.

You can help reduce your risk by protecting your skin:

🌳 Seek shade
⏱️ Limit time in the midday sun
🧥 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.

Skin cancer isn’t always taken seriously. But melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer and when diagnosed late, it can ...
09/24/2026

Skin cancer isn’t always taken seriously. But melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer and when diagnosed late, it can be fatal.

Melanoma can spread to other parts of your body, including your brain, lungs, liver and bones. Once it spreads, it is harder to treat. Every day, 3–4 Canadians die from melanoma.

The good news? Melanoma is largely preventable and highly treatable when detected early.

Please protect and check your skin:
⏱️ Limit your time in the midday sun
🌳 Seek shade
🧥 Cover up
👒 Wear a hat
🕶️ Wear sunglasses
🧴 Use sunscreen
✅ Check your skin regularly — including your palms, soles and nails — and report any changes to your doctor.

Live Longer. Protect Your Skin.

Today, we are thinking of David Cornfield on what would have been his 53rd birthday. David loved celebrations, and we so...
09/21/2026

Today, we are thinking of David Cornfield on what would have been his 53rd birthday. David loved celebrations, and we so wish he were here so we could celebrate him today.

It was David’s vision to create the David Cornfield Melanoma Fund so that no other family would have to experience the loss of a loved one to melanoma skin cancer.

David wanted everyone to know that melanoma can be prevented through sun protection and, when detected early, can be treated successfully. That message remains at the heart of everything we do from prevention and awareness to supporting research.

In honour of David, we continue his legacy and our resolve to prevent melanoma and save lives.

It’s a common myth that skin cancer only affects people with light skin. The truth is, skin cancer can affect people of ...
09/15/2026

It’s a common myth that skin cancer only affects people with light skin. The truth is, skin cancer can affect people of all skin tones, including people with brown or black skin.

Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, claiming the lives of 3–4 Canadians every day. In people with darker skin tones, melanoma is more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage, when treatment can be more challenging.

The good news? Melanoma is largely preventable and highly treatable when detected early.

Please protect and check your skin:
⏱️ Limit your time in the midday sun
🌳 Seek shade
🧥 Cover up
👒 Wear a hat
🕶️ Wear sunglasses
🧴 Use sunscreen
✅ Check your skin regularly — including your palms, soles and nails — and report any changes to your doctor.

Live Longer. Protect Your Skin.

The sun's UV rays are a proven carcinogen.In 2009, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a branch of t...
09/11/2026

The sun's UV rays are a proven carcinogen.

In 2009, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a branch of the World Health Organization (WHO), classified ultraviolet (UV) radiation as a Group 1 carcinogen. That means it is proven to cause cancer in humans.

One of the cancers caused by UV radiation is melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer. Melanoma claims the lives of 3–4 Canadians every day.

The good news is that melanoma is preventable by protecting your skin from UV radiation.

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.

this long weekend: 🌳⛱👒🧥👖🕶🧴Get sunscreen on the go at 56 Toronto park locations. Visit besunsafe.ca for a dispenser loc...
09/04/2026

this long weekend: 🌳⛱👒🧥👖🕶🧴

Get sunscreen on the go at 56 Toronto park locations. Visit besunsafe.ca for a dispenser location map, sun safety tips and more.

09/03/2026

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.

🚨 ALARMING: Almost twice as many men die from melanoma than women in Canada every year.Melanoma is the most serious form...
09/02/2026

🚨 ALARMING: Almost twice as many men die from melanoma than women in Canada every year.

Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer and is expected to claim the lives of 820 Canadian men in 2026.

Several factors, including lack of awareness, insufficient sun protection, delayed medical care, and more, may be contributing to these worrying statistics.

The good news? Melanoma is largely preventable and treatable when detected early.

The best way to reduce your risk is simple: protect your skin from the sun.

⏱️ 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.

Sunburns during childhood and adolescence can increase the risk of melanoma later in life. Five or more blistering sunbu...
08/31/2026

Sunburns during childhood and adolescence can increase the risk of melanoma later in life. Five or more blistering sunburns between ages 15 and 20 can increase the risk of melanoma by 80%. Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, causing the deaths of 3–4 Canadians every day.

The good news? Melanoma can be prevented by protecting your skin from the sun.

Childhood and adolescence are critical times for sun protection. You can help the young people in your life build sun-safe habits that last a lifetime:

⏱️ Limit time in the midday sun
🌳 Seek shade
🧥 Cover up
👒 Wear a hat
🕶️ Wear sunglasses
🧴 Use sunscreen

Live Longer. Protect Your Skin.

08/26/2026

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.

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212 Adelaide Street W, Suite 200
Toronto, ON
M5H1W7

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Thursday 9am - 5pm
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