Malignant Melanoma Research Fund - Factor 50 Fundraisers

Welcome to our website.  The Factor 50 Fundraising Group was born in the Autumn of 2007.   We aim to raise awareness of the dangers of over exposure to the sun, the use of sunbeds and also raise funds for research and clinical trials for Malignant Melanoma. 

Gill Nuttall  had a friend with Malignant Melanoma, (a form of skin cancer) and having seen the struggle he faced, she wanted to try and help create some awareness of the disease, and also raise some much needed funds.  We are in close contact with the research team at the Christie and they provide us with updates in relation to the work they are carrying out into research surrounding Malignant Melanoma.

Ralli's continued support of Factor 50 have seen the delivery of 1000 Bags for Life!   Just £2.50 each.   Stephen Fox, Senior Partner at Ralli said, "No more plastic bags at the supermarkets for me, I'm delighted to be able to support Factor 50 and help protect the environment"

 To obtain your bags call Gill Nuttall on 0161 615 0730.  

You can't fail to have seen news reports as to the seriousness of skin cancer.   For a number of months melanoma, skin cancer, the use of sun beds, binge tanning and skin protection has been in the news almost every day.  Here at Factor 50 we welcome the reports and we hope that people who have previously been addicted to tanning, or failing to care for their skin in the sun, will take another look at the way they behave.    To see someone suffer from this illness is truly awful. 

   David Healy MBE become the offical patron of Factor 50 in August 2009.   David said:  “Gillian got in touch with me and asked for my help. Being a professional football player, I spend long periods outside in the summer months; it’s easy to forget the dangers of being exposed to the sun. I fully support Factor 50 and their cause to raise awareness of the damage the sun does.”    David Healy

On Saturday the 13 March 2010, around 120 people gathered in the Highways Hotel, Larne.  The majority of guests knew Jon and his family and were there to support Factor 50 and attempt to raise further funds for research into malignant melanoma.   The evening was a truly memorable one, Jon's sister Catherine and mum Jackie, both spoke about the work that Factor 50 are doing, and both paid tribute to Jonathan, a wonderul brother and son.    David Healy MBE lent his support to the event and provided a pair of signed boots for the auction.  The boots were unique insofar as he has only ever signed one other pair.   The event raised a magnificent £7,000.  

There are various fundraising events going on throughout the coming months and each individual/group has their own page. Please log on to their pages, have a look at the great efforts that are being made and if you are sponsoring them, follow the links to the online donations. 

We are often approached by friends and family of malignant melanoma patients asking if they can help.   We appreciate all efforts, no matter how small.  Visit the news section for more information.

Sale Sharks player, Oriol Ripol, recently contacted Gill Nuttall in order to offer his support for Factor 50. View Oriol Ripol's website here.

See photographs of the first ever Ralli Factor 50 Ball!

For all enquiries, please contact us and we will do our best to get back to you within 24 hours.