We are excited to announce that the first-of-its-kind HORUS HS-800 Mole Mapping Unit that Neil Evans’ friends and family have been fundraising for since his tragic passing in June 2021 from melanoma, aged just 48, has arrived at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital (NNHU).
Neil’s mother Wendy Evans shared her thanks and congratulations on Facebook. “A very big thank you to the many people who helped us raise the £50,000. So many people have been involved. God bless you all.” She also promised to share “[m]ore details…as soon as HORUS is in operation helping to diagnose melanoma in its early stages.”
“This is an incredible outcome,” said Neil’s partner and founder of the Neil Evans Melanoma Foundation, Sonia Nazaretian, “achieved thanks to the ongoing efforts of Neil’s family and extended network.”
“The mole mapping machine will absolutely help in the early diagnosis of melanoma, and Wendy has been the driver and champion behind this campaign. Thanks to all who’ve supported this life-saving outcome!”
In the UK, where Neil was born and raised, there are approaching 17,000 new cases of melanoma skin cancer diagnosed each year and over 2,300 deaths. 85% of those skin cancers are considered preventable.
In Australia, one person dies from melanoma every 6 hours. It’s the most common cancer for Australians aged 20 to 39, and 95% of melanomas are caused by overexposure to UV radiation from the sun.
It was Neil’s final wish that everyone, regardless of their financial position, should have the same chance of beating this life-threatening cancer. So the Neil Evans Melanoma Foundation is wholly dedicated to providing financial support to those melanoma patients who need it.
Help make Neil’s wish a reality. Make a donation today.