Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month is observed every year in May. It's a time when organizations and individuals work together to raise awareness about these types of cancer.

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can be deadly if not detected early. It's caused by changes in cells called melanocytes, which produce a skin pigment called melanin. Skin cancer, on the other hand, is a broad term that encompasses several types of cancer, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. It's primarily caused by overexposure to the sun or tanning beds. 

During May, people are encouraged to learn about the risks of skin cancer and how to reduce their risk. This includes wearing sunscreen, avoiding the sun during peak hours, and regularly checking your skin for any changes. It's also a time to support those who are battling these diseases and remember those who have lost their lives to them.

Click on the titles below for more information on skin cancer and melanoma:

Skin Cancer Foundation - Melonoma Overview

National Cancer Institute - Skin Cancer (Including Melonoma) Patient Version

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - What Can I Do To Reduce My Risk of Skin Cancer?

On April 5th thesecondopinion held its 7th Annual Breakfast Benefit featuring Dr. Taryn Marie.

Attendees learned about the power of resilience and how we can achieve it in our own lives. For those who could not attend the benefit, see Dr. Marie’s resources below.

• My TEDx talk entitled How Resilience Breaks Us Out of Our Vulnerability Cage with more than 1.3 Million Views!
• My interview with Ed Mylett, the #1 Business Podcast across the globe Ed Mylett Dr. Taryn Marie - Ed Mylett
• A conversation I had on the Tamron Hall Show showcasing my podcast Flourish or Fold: Stories of Resilience where well-known people share their lesser well-known stories of resilience!
• My podcast interviews can be found here Top Podcast - Stories of Resilience by Dr. Taryn Marie — Dr. Taryn Marie - Resilience Leadership Institute (resilience-leadership.com) and any place people listen to podcasts – apple, spotify, etc.
• Here is a link to download the free Your Resilient Life Workbook, that can accompany their book purchase or be a stand-alone reference guide: https://www.resilience-leadership.com/your-resilient-life-free-download-1

Volunteers are the heart of thesecondopinion. We could not do our work without your invaluable support. Below you will find some of our current openings. 

If interested in volunteering please contact Cheri Livingston at cheri@thesecondopinion.org or (415) 775-9956.



• Website Developer: Help us refresh our current website.
• Event Marketing: Help make our events a success by getting the word out and getting local sponsors.
• Board of Directors: Bring your expertise to our Board of Directors. We currently have six openings on our board.
• Database Guru: Someone that can help us develop a secure database on Microsoft Access for patient demographic information.

On April 20th and 21st the Central Valley community came together to honor the memory of Ana Klein by organizing “Aces For Ana” tennis tournament and dinner. Below is a list of people that made this event possible. A big thank you to the amazing Milla Austin for continuing Ana's legacy of supporting those diagnosed with breast cancer.

Funds raised from 'Aces For Ana' will support breast cancer patients in getting a free, comprehensive second opinion in a timely manner.

THANK YOU... Aces for Ana team: Milla Austin, Carrie Blythe, Kelly Follett, Karen Chen, Beth Moffett. Team at Sparetime tennis: Marty Rothfels, Doug Atkinson. Mike Cottrell, Kate Madsen; Platinum Sponsors: M2 Wineries (Terry), Sunsweet (Joy & Brad), Morrison (Toni & Brent), Community West Bank (Bev & James), CTW (Chris W).

GAME ON!

Tee Off For Thesecondopinion

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Crystal Springs Golf Course

6650 Golf Course Dr, Burlingame, CA

12:00 PM TO 7:30 PM

Come and be a part of an exciting day filled with fun activities, all while contributing to the cause of raising awareness and crucial funds for cancer patients. We have set a fundraising target of $50,000. We anticipate around 100 participants and various sponsors to join us in this yearly event.

PUTTING CONTEST

FREE BUCKET OF RANGE BALLS

BOXED LUNCH

COWBOY COOKOUT BUFFET

PRIZES & AUCTION ITEMS

Seize the opportunity to benefit from our Early Bird prices and register today. You can also purchase an "In Honor or Memory Flag" for $25, which we will proudly display at one of the 18-hole tee boxes. Demonstrate your support by sponsoring a "hole" or the entire event. Your generous contribution will be recognized on social media, in printed materials, and during the post-event reception. The success of this event heavily relies on our sponsors.

Another method to contribute to the event's success is by donating a prize for the tournament or an item for the auction. This could range from a bottle of wine, golf course vouchers, restaurant gift cards, to anything you can think of - the possibilities are endless.

Lets make this golf tournament the biggest one yet!

For sponsorship opportunities or donating a prize or auction item please contact Cheri at cheri@thesecondopinion.org or (415) 775-9956.