Join in the nationwide 2.6 Challenge
We’re inviting you, your family and friends to take part in the 2.6 Challenge from Sunday 26 April to help Caring Matters Now to continue its work supporting children and adults affected by CMN.
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Competition Time!
You are invited to take part in our creative competition! We would like you to turn our CMN logo into a beautifully colourful rainbow design in support of our amazing NHS.
Climb Mount Everest – at home!
Set yourself a lockdown challenge by climbing Mount Everest – at home! How? By climbing your stairs 3000+ times!
A Message to all Members and Supporters
Dear Friends I do hope that during this difficult time you and your family are taking care and keeping well. Like other charities, our Trustees and members of staff, have had to make big adjustments over the last couple of weeks, yet with the aim of continuing to be there for you during these uncertain…
Positive photo study for teens with CMN in collaboration with University of the West of England in Bristol
Are you stuck at home? Bored of schoolwork? Want something positive to focus on?
Are you aged 14-17 years old and have visible CMN or numerous CMN either on your face and/or arms/hands?
Do you think having CMN can be a positive experience in some ways?
We want to hear about your experience as a young person with CMN.
Covid-19 Statement
Statement from Professor V Kinsler “There should be no increased risk of Covid-19 to any individual from having Congenital Melanocytic Naevus on the skin. There is no scientific evidence that there is any problem with temperatures in anyone with CMN over and above that seen in those with normal skin.” If anyone has any concerns…
Our Response to COVID-19
As all of our thoughts are on the COVID-19 situation, we wanted to share an update as to how Caring Matters Now is responding. The safety and health of our community is always of the utmost importance to us. In an effort to protect our community, we have decided to postpone all face-to-face support gatherings…
Kathy’s Story
Emotional, Empowered and Excited My experiences of living with CMN I was born with CMN covering most of my back and several more CMNs on my legs too. Throughout my childhood I often faced tough days with being stared at and called names on the school playground. Those early years were difficult; I can remember…
2019 Jessica Ma Award
After much deliberation we are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2019 Jessica Ma Award is……..
Join us in raising global awareness of CMN in conjunction with Rare Disease Day 2020
In conjunction with Rare Disease Day 2020, Caring Matters Now is partnering with CMN patient support groups across the world to raise global awareness of Congenital Melanocytic Naevus… and you can join in with us!