Ban The Tan! The Claire Oliver Challenge.

TrevMcRev · 12th November 2009, 07:29 PM

Hi guys & gals.

Just thought i'd throw this out there. Thinking of how all us tree workers spend so much much time in the harsh Aussie sun.

My wife was recently diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer at 36.

Fortunately, it was found early enough to be surgically removed (7cm x 7cm chunk) & likely successful.

When confronted with the idea of losing your wife & 2 kids under 2 being left motherless is a horrible feeling.

This was ONLY prevented by early detection.

I STRONGLY urge anyone, whether they have spent a lot of time in the sun or not, to get a proper mole check done.

If you don't find one early it can & will kill you.

Now to raise money & awareness she is taking part in the Claire Oliver Challenge.

Everyday Hero: Clare Oliver Challenge

All money raised goes to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

I didn't really post this looking for donations (but feel free!) really just to make everyone, especially those working outside to take the time out & go to a specialist skin clinic & get checked.

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Clare Oliver Challenge
The Clare Oliver Challenge invites you to "Ban the Tan this summer" - helping to keep your skin safe while raising funds for melanoma research.

By taking on the Clare Oliver Challenge, you're making the following pledge to protect your skin:

I will not get burnt;
I will avoid any deliberate tanning through sun baking or using a solarium;
When the UV is 3 and above, I'll protect my skin in line with SunSmart advice:
* SLIP on sun protective clothing that covers as much of my body as possible.
* SLOP on SPF 30+ broad spectrum water resistant sunscreen, liberally to dry skin, at least 20 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply every two hours when outdoors. Never use sunscreen to extend my time in the sun.
* SLAP on a broad brimmed hat that shades my face, neck and ears.
* SEEK shade
* SLIDE on sunglasses

Help raise funds for melanoma research.
So register today and start spreading the word that you're 'Banning the Tan this summer!'

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is the only specialist cancer hospital in Australia. It also houses the largest cancer research group in the country.

Cancer touches all of us either directly or indirectly during our lives. Today, more than half of those diagnosed with cancer will have a successful response to treatment. This significant progress is due to the dedication of clinicians, nurses, scientists, volunteers and benefactors, who are all creating a better future for people touched by cancer.

Sir Peter MacCallum believed that nothing but the best is good enough in the treatment of cancer. We strive to maintain his dream.

a_lopa · 12th November 2009, 08:53 PM

Very true Trev we ALL need to be careful the suns getting more bite than ever.

Bruce Hopf · 13th November 2009, 01:12 PM

I hope that your wife is going to be OK. A good sun screen really helps with it to. I know, the saw dust and everything will stick to it, but what is more important. The sticking sawdust, that can be washed off at the end of the day, or can be wiped off periodically, or cancer from the sun.
I always wear a hat, and a long sleeved shirt whole working out side, and try to keep my exposed skin, like my hands, and neck, ears, covered with sun screen, if I'm going to be out for long periods of time, working in the sun. Periodically, I see someone burnt by the sun, and I tell them to put shaving cream, what we put on our faces prior to shaving, that will pull the heat out of the sun burn. Bruce.

Apocalypsse · 13th November 2009, 06:40 PM

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* SLIP on sun protective clothing that covers as much of my body as possible.

Last thing I want to do it put on a long sleeve shirt but I guess i'll have to give it a try sometime. Thats how I started this job tho, but I didnt have duna pants on then...

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* SLAP on a broad brimmed hat that shades my face, neck and ears.
* SEEK shade

Thats unpossible! Although I have been thinking about attaching some velcro to my helmet and getting some kind of cloth and put velcro strips on that and stick it on the helmet to cover my neck. Its really retardedly hot when you are up a tree with the sun burning you like bacon and eggs on a radiator.

@ Bruce - Sawdust gets stuck to you regardless on a hot day, you start sweating and that acts like super glue.

Bruce Hopf · 13th November 2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Apocalypsse

Last thing I want to do it put on a long sleeve shirt but I guess i'll have to give it a try sometime. Thats how I started this job tho, but I didnt have duna pants on then...

Thats unpossible! Although I have been thinking about attaching some velcro to my helmet and getting some kind of cloth and put velcro strips on that and stick it on the helmet to cover my neck. Its really retardedly hot when you are up a tree with the sun burning you like bacon and eggs on a radiator.

@ Bruce - Sawdust gets stuck to you regardless on a hot day, you start sweating and that acts like super glue.

I'm not arguing about the saw dust not sticking regardless. I sweat all the time, even when I'm not working hard. I just think it would be a lot safer to use something like good sun screen, to help out.
None of my farm tractors have cabs on them, so I try my best to protect myself from the sun. Out in the open field, your in the sun, without any shade, and can get a little baked out there too.

Bruce.

Cole · 16th November 2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TrevMcRev

Hi guys & gals.

Just thought i'd throw this out there. Thinking of how all us tree workers spend so much much time in the harsh Aussie sun.

My wife was recently diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer at 36.

Fortunately, it was found early enough to be surgically removed (7cm x 7cm chunk) & likely successful.

When confronted with the idea of losing your wife & 2 kids under 2 being left motherless is a horrible feeling.

This was ONLY prevented by early detection.

I STRONGLY urge anyone, whether they have spent a lot of time in the sun or not, to get a proper mole check done.

If you don't find one early it can & will kill you.

Now to raise money & awareness she is taking part in the Claire Oliver Challenge.

Everyday Hero: Clare Oliver Challenge

All money raised goes to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

I didn't really post this looking for donations (but feel free!) really just to make everyone, especially those working outside to take the time out & go to a specialist skin clinic & get checked.

hey trev good to hear your missus is all good. my old girl had a oncology clinic in ACT for years shes an oncologist/neurologist.....scary fcking place ay it was gut renching for me to walk through the place sometimes, all our boys wear long sleeves all cotton......except for chainsaw pants "we have to with powerlines etc etc" and we use pacific rescue helmets with neck flap its hot as but a requirement on our site. i used to work with a 55yo pro faller he has had 3 cut of his face....one was on the end of his nose and say good bye to his nose, he beat the little karnt but now days lathers himself in lotion regardless the temp outside...

Ekka · 16th November 2009, 08:04 PM

I got plenty Melatonin

Galbee · 16th November 2009, 08:08 PM

from drinking copious amounts of red wine

Ekka · 16th November 2009, 08:12 PM

Does any remember that TV commercial about sunscreen that was banned?

It opened with like all these black fellas in the sun boasting how they got plenty melatonin and can be in the sun all day long unlike the whiteys. The whitey's need <forget brand name> sunscreen bla bla bla .... bloody funny it was and got banned.

I'm a bit like that, in fact when I was a kid I was nick named nigger. Cop that!

Galbee · 16th November 2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

I'm a bit like that, in fact when I was a kid I was nick named nigger. Cop that!

funny as.your missing several black attributes there honky!!

rick · 22nd November 2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Galbee

funny as.your missing several black attributes there honky!!

My nickname at school was Boong.
PC we weren't back then

12th November 2009, 08:53 PM	#2
a_lopa Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,290	Re: Ban The Tan! The Claire Oliver Challenge. Very true Trev we ALL need to be careful the suns getting more bite than ever. __________________ Drouin Tree Services and Excavator Hire \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland

13th November 2009, 01:12 PM	#3
Bruce Hopf Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North of Sebringville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 988	Re: Ban The Tan! The Claire Oliver Challenge. I hope that your wife is going to be OK. A good sun screen really helps with it to. I know, the saw dust and everything will stick to it, but what is more important. The sticking sawdust, that can be washed off at the end of the day, or can be wiped off periodically, or cancer from the sun. I always wear a hat, and a long sleeved shirt whole working out side, and try to keep my exposed skin, like my hands, and neck, ears, covered with sun screen, if I'm going to be out for long periods of time, working in the sun. Periodically, I see someone burnt by the sun, and I tell them to put shaving cream, what we put on our faces prior to shaving, that will pull the heat out of the sun burn. Bruce. __________________ Pro Mac 60, Pro Mac 700, Mac 10-10 Automatic, Mini Mac 30, Mac 110, Mini Mac 35, Mac 10-10 Automatic, Mac 140 with Automatic Chain Sharpener, Pro Mac 10-10, Mac Cat, Eager Beaver 2.0, Mini Mac 30, Mac 110, Eager Beaver 2.0, Mac 1-10 Sthil 044, Sthil 034, Sthil 024, Sthil 026, Stihl 034, Stihl 026 Stihl 036, Strunk Busy Beaver, Strunk SpeeDemon Stand Back, I Have A Very Extreme Case of CAD (Chain Saw Addiction Disorder).

16th November 2009, 08:04 PM	#7
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort & Seldom Wrong Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,559	Re: Ban The Tan! The Claire Oliver Challenge. I got plenty Melatonin __________________ TAS Training & Assessment Services\| Arb and Hort Training available here Free Online Tree Value Calculator by TreeWorld Free Online Tree Surface Area and Tree Volume Calculator by TreeWorld Free Tree and Green Industry Deep Link Directory ... Yes, I also SEO (Optimize) and build websites that fly high in Google Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist, Tree and Arborist Reports \| Project Arborist Consumers, insist on a Tree World member, they're visible and accessible. Look for this badge

16th November 2009, 08:08 PM	#8
Galbee Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,147	Re: Ban The Tan! The Claire Oliver Challenge. from drinking copious amounts of red wine __________________ In the land of the blind, the man with one eye is king

16th November 2009, 08:12 PM	#9
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort & Seldom Wrong Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,559	Re: Ban The Tan! The Claire Oliver Challenge. Does any remember that TV commercial about sunscreen that was banned? It opened with like all these black fellas in the sun boasting how they got plenty melatonin and can be in the sun all day long unlike the whiteys. The whitey's need <forget brand name> sunscreen bla bla bla .... bloody funny it was and got banned. I'm a bit like that, in fact when I was a kid I was nick named nigger. Cop that! __________________ TAS Training & Assessment Services\| Arb and Hort Training available here Free Online Tree Value Calculator by TreeWorld Free Online Tree Surface Area and Tree Volume Calculator by TreeWorld Free Tree and Green Industry Deep Link Directory ... Yes, I also SEO (Optimize) and build websites that fly high in Google Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist, Tree and Arborist Reports \| Project Arborist Consumers, insist on a Tree World member, they're visible and accessible. Look for this badge

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