Over 350 people took part in Newcastle’s Melanoma March on Sunday, paying homage to family and friends who have battled the disease.
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Walks were held around the country to raise funds for the Big Data for Melanoma Project – a national database of treatment methods.
“We weren’t expecting that many,” Newcastle organiser Jacqueline Evans said.
“It was great having so many Novocastrians there united together.”
Demster Phillips, 76, was walking on Sunday with family and friends in honour of his late daughter, Karen.
Karen was 46-years-old when she passed away in November after a long fight.
Mr Phillips was overwhelmed with “Team Kaz”, who also had extended family marching in Canberra, Penrith and Bathurst .
“I’m very proud of them, it’s for a good cause,” he said. “It’s all helping towards research... through research we’re getting better results.”
Melanoma is the most common cancer for 15 to 39-year-olds and kills more young Australians aged 20-39 than any other cancer.
