As summer winds down, the FMG Spot Check Roadie has wrapped up another busy season helping rural New Zealanders stay on top of their skin health. Our most recent data shows that the Roadie visited more than 40 rural locations and completed over 1,500 free skin checks. Of those checked, 321 people were found with suspicious lesions, including 87 suspected melanomas. That’s around one in five people needing follow‑up, a strong reminder that melanoma risk doesn’t disappear when the temperatures drop.
With two dedicated vans now covering both islands, the Roadie has been able to reach more communities than ever before. At several events earlier in the year, more than 250 people came through and more than 60 suspicious spots were identified.
For many, the check has been life‑changing. One visitor told us:
“I wasn’t worried about the spot at all… but thank goodness I got it checked.”
A five‑minute check really can save a life - yours included.
For more information go to melanoma.org.nz
