SPAcare Charitable Partners

How do we choose our “Charitable Partners”?

SPAcare is committed to partnering with only reputable charities that undergo an extensive review and evaluation process. Our focus is on their mission and the positive impact they will make on our industry and to those around us, as well as to ensure that they are aligned with our ethics, standards, goals and mission.  It is important to us that our supporters feel confident and secure in their advocacy and alignment with SPAcare.

Why have we chosen Melanoma Awareness and The Melanoma Research Foundation to be one of our partners in 2007/2008?

All skin related issues, especially the best practices of sun protection and healthy skin regimes directly pertain to the direction and core mission of spas, wellness and beauty facilities. Its’ technicians are trained and knowledgeable in all facets of esthetics procedures and skin health, and this subject directly correlates to their daily business operations and values. Through an individual analysis and consultation, a spa technician can successfully educate the consumer on healthy skin practices, preventative and awareness issues.
Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. It is estimated that in 2007, there were 8,110 fatalities, 5,220 in men and 2,800 in women in the U.S. The number of new cases of melanoma is estimated at 59,940; of these, 33,910 will be in men and 26,030 in women. 
Every hour of every day, someone dies of melanoma in the US. Melanoma, the fastest growing cancer. Melanoma strikes people of all ages, all races, all economic levels and both sexes. Melanoma is the primary cause of cancer death for women 25-29 years, and number two (after breast cancer) for women 30-35 years. In 1940 the risk of developing melanoma in one’s lifetime was 1 in 500, in 1980 1 in 250, in 2003 1 in 75 and it is estimated that by 2010 it will be 1 in 50!
When melanoma is detected early, essentially a 100% survival rate I guaranteed; when melanoma reaches Stage W, the median life expectancy is 6 months.
There have been no significant advances in medical treatment or survival of melanoma in the past 30 years.
 In 2007, the MRF used 88% of its funds for research grants and awareness programs.

MRF Mission:

• To act as an ADVOCATE for the melanoma community to raise the awareness of this disease and the need for a cure.
• To EDUCATE patients and physicians about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of melanoma
• To support medical RESEARCH for finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma