Your Mission this FEBRUARY

7 SUMMITS FOR SKIN CANCER

JOIN THE FEBRUARY CHALLENGE TODAY

take the challenge

february 2025

Challenge: Take on the world’s 7 tallest summits this February – NO CLIMBING REQUIRED! Cover the 43.29 km at your own pace with any winter activity: walking, skiing, skating, snowshoeing, or biking. You have 28 days to complete the challenge, which is just 1.5km per day. Stay active, enjoy winter, and be sun safe

Participants Receive:

Online 7 Summits Progress Tracking
7 Summits Personal Fundraising Page
Sun Safety Reward Package (must raise $100)
7 Summits Challenge Badges (must raise $500)
7 Summits Challenge Finisher Sticker Pack
7 Summit Digital Badges
Fun prizes and contesting throughout the challenge

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL

$100,000

54%

no snow? no problem

This challenge is about being active in the winter while being sun safe.

Run, bike, skate, ski, snowshoe or walk the combined total of the world’s 7 tallest summits.

Track your kilometers by connecting with Strava. Strava is a free app that tracks your daily runs, walks, bikes, and more!

Everyone is welcome to participate. We encourage corporate teams, friends and families, to get together and support the melanoma and skin cancer patient community.

COLLECT ALL 7 SUMMIT BADGES

This February qualify for any summit badge as you track your progress through Strava. You must reach Mt. Kilimanjaro to qualify for badges.
New to Strava? Learn how to connect and track your KM here

why we are taking on 7 summits

CANADA’S FIRST MOLE MOBILE

Did you know skin cancers are more common than breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers combined? Also, it is estimated that 91,000 Canadians will be diagnosed with skin cancer each year.

Join us in our mission to detect skin cancers earlier, improve health outcomes, and bring life-saving skin cancer screenings to thousands of Canadians. Your support is key!

Together, we are saving lives.
Learn more about Melanoma Canada’s Mole Mobile

testimonials

Hear from previous participants

I started this challenge because I lost my husband to melanoma skin cancer almost 10 years ago. I’ve snowshoed daily without miss for the last 20 days and I’m starting to feel really good mentally and physically. Thanks to all of you who have given me support. I don't feel alone knowing others are doing this challenge.

Sue

"I have re-connected with a high school crush who lost his partner 4 years back to melanoma. He has spoken of the multiple surgeries etc that endured for 10 years. Like climbing mountains again and again. I wanted to participate to honour those who continue to climb those mountains, and for those whose journey came to an end."

"I absolutely loved this event! It was extremely motivating to get outside in February."

Jan

"I am a survivor and feel blessed to be able to participate in this event"

Jo-Anne

DID YOU KNOW?

YOUR SKIN IS AT RISK ALL YEAR ROUND

Snow can reflect the sun’s UV rays by up to 88%, this combined with a higher altitude can make winter sun every bit as damaging on the slopes as it is on the beach!

Even on cloudy days, winter sports enthusiasts are at greater risk of skin damage – this is because up to 80% of the sun’s harmful UV rays can penetrate cloud cover. It is also important to understand that both snow and strong winds can wear away any sunscreen protection used and thereby reduce its effectiveness, so it is particularly important to actively reapply at least every 2 hours.

our sponsors

become a sponsor

Partner with us in the fight against melanoma and skin cancer. To learn more about our sponsorship opportunities, please view our sponsorship package or contact Falyn Katz, CEO – Melanoma Canada: fkatz@melanomacanada.ca

1.877.560.8035 x 102