https://www.melanoma.org.nz/news-events/upcoming-events/yamaha/
From March 4 -16 2017, thirty+ people will jet ski from Stewart Island to Auckland to raise money for Melanoma New Zealand.
Auckland
We are fund raising for awareness and prevention of Melanoma the most serious type of skin cancer you can get. It can progress quickly and can be life-threatening.
The way we are doing this is through an annual jet ski race/trip around New Zealand. This year the group will travel 1400km over 14 day on a personal watercraft. Its called "The 2017 Yamaha Melanoma New Zealand Ski-nZ Max”
Participants will experience an action-packed and fun filled two weeks as they navigate the coastline northbound from Invercargill to Stewart Island then Balclutha, Dunedin, Timaru, Akaroa, Wellington, Paraparaumu, Whanganui, Day Trip Whanganui River, New Plymouth, Raglan and finishing in Manukau Harbour in Auckland. Days off will be planned at Dunedin and New Plymouth.
THE PLAN.
Sat 4th March: Scrutineering & registration at Invercargill followed by briefing & dinner.
Sun 5th March: Ride to Oban (Stewart Island)
Mon 6th March: Ride to Balclutha
Tue 7th March: Ride to Dunedin
Wed 8th March: Day off in Dunedin
Thurs 9th March: Ride to Timaru
Fri 10th March: Ride to Akaroa
Sat 11th March: Drive to Wellington
Sun 12th March: Ride Wellington to Paraparaumu
Mon 13th March: Ride to Whanganui
Tue 14th March: Day trip Whanganui River with pillions
Wed 15th March: Endurance ride to New Plymouth
Thurs 16th March: Day off New Plymouth
Fri 17th March: Endurance ride to Raglan
Sat 18th March: Ride Raglan to Cornwallis, Auckland.
At the end of the trip we hope to have raised a significant amount of money for Melanoma NZ.
Michael Carr-Smith's involvement (page creator)
I am involved as this is a novel and unique way of addressing a real medical and social need in New Zealand. Melanona kills one person every day in New Zealand and the diagnosis is unfunded by Govt and organisations like Melanoma NZ are doing their part to raise the awareness and get people the right access and knowledge they need to avoid this deadly cancer.
Statistics
Over 4000 people are diagnosed with either melanoma in situ or invasive melanoma every year in New Zealand – that’s around 11 every day. It accounts for nearly 80% of all skin cancer deaths. Over 300 New Zealanders die of melanoma every year.
New Zealand has the highest melanoma incidence rate in the world. 70% of melanoma cases occur in people aged 50 years and older. Melanoma rarely occurs in children. Although Maori and Pacific people have a lower chance of getting melanoma, they often have thicker, more serious melanomas. Death rates are higher among men and appear to be increasing.
Melanoma New Zealand (previously called the Melanoma Foundation of New Zealand) is a charitable organisation that aims to prevent avoidable deaths from melanoma and support for New Zealanders affected. You can find us on the Charities Register, www.register.charities.govt.nz, and our charity number is. CC30658.
About Melnet
Melnet is a network of New Zealand health professionals who are working to reduce the incidence and impact of melanoma. Members include health promoters, health professionals, researchers and policy makers. The network’s objectives include facilitating communication and collaboration between professionals to reduce the incidence and impact of melanoma in New Zealand; and promoting education and the advancement of best practice among professionals working in the area of melanoma.
Our mission
Prevent avoidable deaths from melanoma
Alleviate anxiety among those affected by it
Our strategies
Increase awareness of the risks of melanoma in New Zealand
Promote regular skin checks for early detection
Provide information and support for people affected by melanoma
Advocate best treatments for New Zealanders with melanoma
Ensure adequate resources are available to achieve our mission
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