Dry July has come to a close and we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported Melanoma Patients Australia throughout this year’s campaign.
We are incredibly grateful to the Dry July Foundation for inviting Melanoma Patients Australia to be a beneficiary in 2025. This partnership will help us continue delivering vital support, education and advocacy services for people affected by melanoma across Australia.
To everyone who got involved, thank you. Whether you gave up alcohol for the month, helped raise awareness of Melanoma Patients Australia, shared our message with your networks, or made a donation, your contribution has made a real difference. Together, you have helped amplify the voices of those impacted by melanoma and supported the development of resources that provide knowledge, reassurance and hope.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Carolyn Aklemade, Ingrid Kivikoski and Lyn Batchelor for generously sharing their melanoma experiences as part of the campaign. By telling their stories, they helped put a human face to melanoma, increased understanding of the challenges patients face, and inspired others through their courage, honesty and resilience.
As our Chief Executive Officer, Shannon Anderson, explains:
“Every day, Melanoma Patients Australia hears from people who are searching for clear, trusted information after a melanoma diagnosis. Dry July funding will help us develop and expand vital education resources that empower patients, families and carers to better understand melanoma, navigate treatment decisions and feel more confident throughout their experience. Access to reliable information can reduce uncertainty, ease anxiety and help people feel less alone during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.
We are incredibly grateful to every Dry July participant and supporter whose generosity is helping us provide hope, knowledge and support when it is needed most.”
Shannon Anderson
Chief Executive Officer, Melanoma Patients Australia
From all of us at Melanoma Patients Australia, thank you for helping make this Dry July such a success. Your generosity, advocacy and support are helping ensure that people affected by melanoma have access to trusted information, meaningful connections and a community that understands their journey.
Together, we are helping ensure that no one faces melanoma alone.
Learn more about Dry July. 2027 sign-ups will open early next year.
Melanoma Patients Australia recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Australia, and we acknowledge, respect and embrace their continued connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging.
We recognise, value and celebrate diversity and act in the spirit of inclusion.
