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60 Tombstones Alert: Melanoma’s Deadly Toll | Toronto News
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- Jul 23, 2026
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Summary
Sixty tombstones are appearing on Woodbine Beach in Toronto as part of a chilling yet powerful installation called Beach Cemetery, created by the David Cornfield Melanoma Fund to shock Canadians into action. Each tombstone represents one of the 60 people expected to die from melanoma in the next two weeks — a cancer that kills 3-4 Canadians daily and is 95% preventable through sun safety. The fund was founded in memory of David Cornfield, a 32-year-old father who died from melanoma in 2005, and aims to stop other families from enduring the same loss. With Canada having one of the world’s highest melanoma rates — 11,300 new cases projected in 2026 — the display contrasts beach bliss with sobering stats. Experts urge daily sun protection: seek shade between 11 AM and 3 PM, wear protective clothing, apply sunscreen, and check your skin regularly. Early detection saves lives — and this installation is a stark, beautiful wake-up call. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5890ed6a93128a84