In honour of Melanoma Awareness Month, The David Cornfield Melanoma Fund (DCMF) aims to ‘Strike Out Melanoma’ at its annual fundraising event on Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30 p.m. at The Ballroom Bowl, 145 John St., in downtown Toronto. Sponsored by Deloitte, ‘Strike Out Melanoma’ promises to be a fun night that makes a big impact. Guests will enjoy food, drinks, interactive entertainment, a silent auction, and music by Bounce Entertainment. Tickets are $100 in advance, and all proceeds are directed to DCMF. Guests are encouraged to wear black to show their support for melanoma awareness. To purchase tickets visit www.dcmf.ca

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Canada and melanoma, the most serious and often fatal form of skin cancer, is increasing in incidence. Melanoma is the most common cancer among 25 - 29 year olds and the second most common among Canadians aged 15-24. Fortunately, reducing exposure to UV radiation from the sun and avoiding indoor tanning can significantly decrease the risk of melanoma and the prognosis for melanoma patients is excellent if detected in its earliest stage.

DCMF is a registered nonprofit organization whose mission is to save lives from melanoma by promoting the importance of prevention and self-detection, and by funding research. DCMF was formed in 2007 in memory of David Cornfield, a courageous young man, who lost his fight at 32 years of age. For more information visit www.dcmf.ca or call 647-393-3263 (DCMF).