Join other community members on Nov. 11, 9-11:30 a.m., at Coral Reef Park, 7895 SW 152 St. in Palmetto Bay (Gazebo on 77th Avenue), to walk a mile, enjoy entertainment and refreshments, learn more about melanoma and One Change Inc., and be part of the fight against melanoma.
One Change Inc. is a student-run nonprofit organization started in January by a few good friends to increase education and awareness of the dangers of sun exposure. One Change has created bracelets with beads that change colors when exposed to UV rays. This change acts as a visual reminder to apply sunscreen.
All proceeds from the sale of these bracelets go towards melanoma research. Protecting your skin can be one change that makes a big difference and helps prevent skin cancer. There are many ways to prevent melanoma and other skin cancers, but it must start at a young age. One Change’s mission is to spread the word to children and adults, hopefully decreasing one of the few preventable cancers.
With the common goal of reducing the incidence rate of melanoma, One Change has joined forces with Miggy’s Gift to organize a mile walk to promote healthy skin care. The founder of Miggy’s Gift, Marilu, lost her son to melanoma in November 2017 at the age of 29. Now she is committed to raising awareness and stopping one of the fastest growing cancers in the United States. Early education and detection is key to preventing melanoma.
One Change participants are: Attie Crews, 10th grade, Palmetto Bay resident; Callie Crews, sixth grade, Palmetto Bay; Olivia Bacardi, 11th grade, South Miami; Remi Bacardi, sixth grade, South Miami, and Meghan Keller, 10th grade, Pinecrest. All are students at Palmer Trinity School.
Registration for walkers and donor opportunities to support the event is possible through www.onechangebracelets.org/melanoma-mile
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