NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTIONNEWSMEMBER LOGINABOUT USLEARNINGGET INVOLVEDTYPES OF SKIN CANCER John Antonishak has served as the National Council’s Executive Director since 2008. The National Council is the nation’s unified membership-based organization with the mission of preventing skin cancer through education, advocacy and raising awareness. LEARNING : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. The majority of melanomas are thought to be caused from too much exposure to UV (ultraviolet) light, either from the sun or from artificial sources, like tanning beds. Melanoma does not discriminate by age, race or gender. It can develop anywhere on the body – eyes, scalp, nails,

feet, mouth, etc

SKIN CANCER FACTS & STATISTICS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN Every year in the U.S. nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer, at an estimated cost of $8.1 billion (2). Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Approximately 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. DON’T FRY DAY : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION The National Council Declares the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day” To Encourage Sun Safety Awareness. To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind SUNSCREEN : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP) urges the public to use sunscreen products as part of a comprehensive approach to prevent skin cancer. It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer. , Sunscreens are effective in reducing the risk of skin cancer as well as preventing sunburn and

early signs of

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feet, mouth, etc

SKIN CANCER FACTS & STATISTICS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN Every year in the U.S. nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer, at an estimated cost of $8.1 billion (2). Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Approximately 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. DON’T FRY DAY : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION The National Council Declares the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day” To Encourage Sun Safety Awareness. To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind SUNSCREEN : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP) urges the public to use sunscreen products as part of a comprehensive approach to prevent skin cancer. It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer. , Sunscreens are effective in reducing the risk of skin cancer as well as preventing sunburn and

early signs of

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2021 CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT About the National Council for Skin Cancer Prevention & Don’t Fry Day This toolkit is designed to aid in the promotion of Don’t Fry Day messaging and activities. VITAMIN D : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION Position Statement on Vitamin D (Revised: February 2014. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in forming and maintaining strong, healthy bones. While multiple reports have shown that low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with certain cancers, neurologic disease, diseases of heart and blood vessels and death from all causes, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently DFD SAMPLE ANNOUNCEMENT Email: dontfryday@skincancerprevention.org Sample Proclamation Don’t Fry Day Proclamation Whereas More than 5 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year, making it the most BACKGROUND INFORMATION BACKGROUND INFORMATION Don’t Fry Day Main Message: The Friday before Memorial Day is Don’t Fry Day: Protect your skin today and every day. Millions of Americans will enjoy the great outdoors this weekend. Skin cancer, caused by too LEARNING : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. The majority of melanomas are thought to be caused from too much exposure to UV (ultraviolet) light, either from the sun or from artificial sources, like tanning beds. Melanoma does not discriminate by age, race or gender. It can develop anywhere on the body – eyes, scalp, nails,

feet, mouth, etc

MEMBERSHIP : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION John Antonishak has served as the National Council’s Executive Director since 2008. The National Council is the nation’s unified membership-based organization with the mission of preventing skin cancer through education, advocacy and raising awareness. JOIN THE COUNCIL : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION John Antonishak has served as the National Council’s Executive Director since 2008. The National Council is the nation’s unified membership-based organization with the mission of preventing skin cancer through education, advocacy and raising awareness. CATEGORIES TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN The SunAWARE curriculum is designed for K-12 students and includes four distinct instructional levels. It encompasses lessons on the factors that affect UV intensity and skin sensitivity as well as proven methods of sun protection and skin cancer recognition. Free school resources including UV meters and info fliers are available. WHAT CAUSES MELANOMA SKIN CANCER? : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON Ultraviolet (UV) light. Too much exposure to UV radiation is thought to be the biggest risk factor for most melanomas. The main source of UV light is the sun. Tanning lamps and booths are also sources of UV light. People with high levels of exposure to UV light are at greater risk for all types of skin cancer. INDOOR TANNING : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (National Council) represents the nation’s premier skin cancer organizations, researchers, clinicians, and advocates for melanoma and skin cancer prevention. The National Council supports initiatives and actions that would prohibit indoor tanning for minors, ensure tanning devices and

facilities

WHAT CAUSES BASAL AND SQUAMOUS CELL SKIN CANCER Ultraviolet (UV) light. Sunlight is the main source of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which can damage the genes in your skin cells. UV light is thought to be the major risk factor for most skin cancers. Tanning lamps and booths are another source of UV radiation. People with high levels of exposure to UV light are at greater risk for skin

cancer.

JOIN THE NATIONAL COUNCIL John Antonishak has served as the National Council’s Executive Director since 2008. The National Council is the nation’s unified membership-based organization with the mission of preventing skin cancer through education, advocacy and raising awareness. SKIN CANCER FACT SHEETWEB VIEW SKIN CANCER FACTS with STATISTICS. Don’t Fry Day. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 3.5 million

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feet, mouth, etc

MEMBERSHIP : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION John Antonishak has served as the National Council’s Executive Director since 2008. The National Council is the nation’s unified membership-based organization with the mission of preventing skin cancer through education, advocacy and raising awareness. CATEGORIES OUTDOOR WORKERS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN Heat Illness: Protecting Yourself in the Sun. Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which causes premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, cataracts, and skin cancer. The amount of damage from UV exposure depends on the strength of the light, the length of exposure, and whether the skin is protected. There are no safe UV rays or safe

suntans.

DON’T FRY DAY : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION The National Council Declares the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day” To Encourage Sun Safety Awareness. To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind CATEGORIES TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN The SunAWARE curriculum is designed for K-12 students and includes four distinct instructional levels. It encompasses lessons on the factors that affect UV intensity and skin sensitivity as well as proven methods of sun protection and skin cancer recognition. Free school resources including UV meters and info fliers are available. DFD SKIN CANCER FACTS WITH STATISTICS-2020 SKIN CANCER FACTS with STATISTICS Don’t Fry Day • Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 3.5

million

2021 CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT About the National Council for Skin Cancer Prevention & Don’t Fry Day This toolkit is designed to aid in the promotion of Don’t Fry Day messaging and activities. SKIN CANCER FACT SHEETWEB VIEW SKIN CANCER FACTS with STATISTICS. Don’t Fry Day. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 3.5 million

new cases of skin

VITAMIN D : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION Position Statement on Vitamin D (Revised: February 2014. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in forming and maintaining strong, healthy bones. While multiple reports have shown that low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with certain cancers, neurologic disease, diseases of heart and blood vessels and death from all causes, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently DFD SAMPLE ANNOUNCEMENT Email: dontfryday@skincancerprevention.org Sample Proclamation Don’t Fry Day Proclamation Whereas More than 5 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year, making it the most LEARNING : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. The majority of melanomas are thought to be caused from too much exposure to UV (ultraviolet) light, either from the sun or from artificial sources, like tanning beds. Melanoma does not discriminate by age, race or gender. It can develop anywhere on the body – eyes, scalp, nails,

feet, mouth, etc

MEMBERSHIP : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION John Antonishak has served as the National Council’s Executive Director since 2008. The National Council is the nation’s unified membership-based organization with the mission of preventing skin cancer through education, advocacy and raising awareness. CATEGORIES OUTDOOR WORKERS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN Heat Illness: Protecting Yourself in the Sun. Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which causes premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, cataracts, and skin cancer. The amount of damage from UV exposure depends on the strength of the light, the length of exposure, and whether the skin is protected. There are no safe UV rays or safe

suntans.

DON’T FRY DAY : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION The National Council Declares the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day” To Encourage Sun Safety Awareness. To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind CATEGORIES TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN The SunAWARE curriculum is designed for K-12 students and includes four distinct instructional levels. It encompasses lessons on the factors that affect UV intensity and skin sensitivity as well as proven methods of sun protection and skin cancer recognition. Free school resources including UV meters and info fliers are available. DFD SKIN CANCER FACTS WITH STATISTICS-2020 SKIN CANCER FACTS with STATISTICS Don’t Fry Day • Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 3.5

million

2021 CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT About the National Council for Skin Cancer Prevention & Don’t Fry Day This toolkit is designed to aid in the promotion of Don’t Fry Day messaging and activities. SKIN CANCER FACT SHEETWEB VIEW SKIN CANCER FACTS with STATISTICS. Don’t Fry Day. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 3.5 million

new cases of skin

VITAMIN D : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION Position Statement on Vitamin D (Revised: February 2014. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in forming and maintaining strong, healthy bones. While multiple reports have shown that low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with certain cancers, neurologic disease, diseases of heart and blood vessels and death from all causes, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently DFD SAMPLE ANNOUNCEMENT Email: dontfryday@skincancerprevention.org Sample Proclamation Don’t Fry Day Proclamation Whereas More than 5 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year, making it the most 2021 CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT About the National Council for Skin Cancer Prevention & Don’t Fry Day This toolkit is designed to aid in the promotion of Don’t Fry Day messaging and activities. WHAT CAUSES MELANOMA SKIN CANCER? : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON Ultraviolet (UV) light. Too much exposure to UV radiation is thought to be the biggest risk factor for most melanomas. The main source of UV light is the sun. Tanning lamps and booths are also sources of UV light. People with high levels of exposure to UV light are at greater risk for all types of skin cancer. JOIN THE COUNCIL : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION John Antonishak has served as the National Council’s Executive Director since 2008. The National Council is the nation’s unified membership-based organization with the mission of preventing skin cancer through education, advocacy and raising awareness. INDOOR TANNING : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (National Council) represents the nation’s premier skin cancer organizations, researchers, clinicians, and advocates for melanoma and skin cancer prevention. The National Council supports initiatives and actions that would prohibit indoor tanning for minors, ensure tanning devices and

facilities

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cancer mor-

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTIONWEB VIEW Don’t Fry Day. The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (National Council), which is comprised of more than 40 organizations, associations, and federal agencies and represent the nation’s premier researchers, clinicians and advocates for melanoma and skin LEARNING : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. The majority of melanomas are thought to be caused from too much exposure to UV (ultraviolet) light, either from the sun or from artificial sources, like tanning beds. Melanoma does not discriminate by age, race or gender. It can develop anywhere on the body – eyes, scalp, nails,

feet, mouth, etc

MEMBERSHIP : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION John Antonishak has served as the National Council’s Executive Director since 2008. The National Council is the nation’s unified membership-based organization with the mission of preventing skin cancer through education, advocacy and raising awareness. CATEGORIES OUTDOOR WORKERS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN Heat Illness: Protecting Yourself in the Sun. Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which causes premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, cataracts, and skin cancer. The amount of damage from UV exposure depends on the strength of the light, the length of exposure, and whether the skin is protected. There are no safe UV rays or safe

suntans.

DON’T FRY DAY : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION The National Council Declares the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day” To Encourage Sun Safety Awareness. To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind CATEGORIES TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN The SunAWARE curriculum is designed for K-12 students and includes four distinct instructional levels. It encompasses lessons on the factors that affect UV intensity and skin sensitivity as well as proven methods of sun protection and skin cancer recognition. Free school resources including UV meters and info fliers are available. DFD SKIN CANCER FACTS WITH STATISTICS-2020 SKIN CANCER FACTS with STATISTICS Don’t Fry Day • Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 3.5

million

2021 CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT About the National Council for Skin Cancer Prevention & Don’t Fry Day This toolkit is designed to aid in the promotion of Don’t Fry Day messaging and activities. VITAMIN D : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION Position Statement on Vitamin D (Revised: February 2014. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in forming and maintaining strong, healthy bones. While multiple reports have shown that low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with certain cancers, neurologic disease, diseases of heart and blood vessels and death from all causes, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently DFD SAMPLE ANNOUNCEMENT Email: dontfryday@skincancerprevention.org Sample Proclamation Don’t Fry Day Proclamation Whereas More than 5 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year, making it the most BACKGROUND INFORMATION BACKGROUND INFORMATION Don’t Fry Day Main Message: The Friday before Memorial Day is Don’t Fry Day: Protect your skin today and every day. Millions of Americans will enjoy the great outdoors this weekend. Skin cancer, caused by too LEARNING : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. The majority of melanomas are thought to be caused from too much exposure to UV (ultraviolet) light, either from the sun or from artificial sources, like tanning beds. Melanoma does not discriminate by age, race or gender. It can develop anywhere on the body – eyes, scalp, nails,

feet, mouth, etc

MEMBERSHIP : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION John Antonishak has served as the National Council’s Executive Director since 2008. The National Council is the nation’s unified membership-based organization with the mission of preventing skin cancer through education, advocacy and raising awareness. CATEGORIES OUTDOOR WORKERS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN Heat Illness: Protecting Yourself in the Sun. Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which causes premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, cataracts, and skin cancer. The amount of damage from UV exposure depends on the strength of the light, the length of exposure, and whether the skin is protected. There are no safe UV rays or safe

suntans.

DON’T FRY DAY : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION The National Council Declares the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day” To Encourage Sun Safety Awareness. To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind CATEGORIES TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN The SunAWARE curriculum is designed for K-12 students and includes four distinct instructional levels. It encompasses lessons on the factors that affect UV intensity and skin sensitivity as well as proven methods of sun protection and skin cancer recognition. Free school resources including UV meters and info fliers are available. DFD SKIN CANCER FACTS WITH STATISTICS-2020 SKIN CANCER FACTS with STATISTICS Don’t Fry Day • Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 3.5

million

2021 CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT About the National Council for Skin Cancer Prevention & Don’t Fry Day This toolkit is designed to aid in the promotion of Don’t Fry Day messaging and activities. VITAMIN D : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION Position Statement on Vitamin D (Revised: February 2014. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in forming and maintaining strong, healthy bones. While multiple reports have shown that low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with certain cancers, neurologic disease, diseases of heart and blood vessels and death from all causes, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently DFD SAMPLE ANNOUNCEMENT Email: dontfryday@skincancerprevention.org Sample Proclamation Don’t Fry Day Proclamation Whereas More than 5 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year, making it the most BACKGROUND INFORMATION BACKGROUND INFORMATION Don’t Fry Day Main Message: The Friday before Memorial Day is Don’t Fry Day: Protect your skin today and every day. Millions of Americans will enjoy the great outdoors this weekend. Skin cancer, caused by too JOIN THE COUNCIL : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION John Antonishak has served as the National Council’s Executive Director since 2008. The National Council is the nation’s unified membership-based organization with the mission of preventing skin cancer through education, advocacy and raising awareness. WHAT CAUSES MELANOMA SKIN CANCER? : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON Ultraviolet (UV) light. Too much exposure to UV radiation is thought to be the biggest risk factor for most melanomas. The main source of UV light is the sun. Tanning lamps and booths are also sources of UV light. People with high levels of exposure to UV light are at greater risk for all types of skin cancer. INDOOR TANNING : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (National Council) represents the nation’s premier skin cancer organizations, researchers, clinicians, and advocates for melanoma and skin cancer prevention. The National Council supports initiatives and actions that would prohibit indoor tanning for minors, ensure tanning devices and

facilities

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new cases of skin

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention BACKGROUND INFORMATION BACKGROUND INFORMATION Don’t Fry Day Main Message: The Friday before Memorial Day is Don’t Fry Day: Protect your skin today and every day. Millions of Americans will enjoy the great outdoors this weekend. Skin cancer, caused by too SKIN CANCER FACTS MEMORIAL DAY IS The Na onal Council on Skin Cancer Preven on is the united voice of 45 organiza ons, associa ons, and agencies dedicated to reducing skin

cancer mor-

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTIONWEB VIEW Don’t Fry Day. Vital Sun Safety-Related Items to Pack to Protect You and Your Loved Ones. A wide-brimmed hat. A broad-spectrum sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor of 30 or higher (in your checked luggage if you are travelling via airline) NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTIONWEB VIEW Don’t Fry Day. The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (National Council), which is comprised of more than 40 organizations, associations, and federal agencies and represent the nation’s premier researchers, clinicians and advocates for melanoma and skin LEARNING : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. The majority of melanomas are thought to be caused from too much exposure to UV (ultraviolet) light, either from the sun or from artificial sources, like tanning beds. Melanoma does not discriminate by age, race or gender. It can develop anywhere on the body – eyes, scalp, nails,

feet, mouth, etc

SKIN CANCER FACTS & STATISTICS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN Every year in the U.S. nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer, at an estimated cost of $8.1 billion (2). Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Approximately 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. CATEGORIES OUTDOOR WORKERS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN Heat Illness: Protecting Yourself in the Sun. Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which causes premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, cataracts, and skin cancer. The amount of damage from UV exposure depends on the strength of the light, the length of exposure, and whether the skin is protected. There are no safe UV rays or safe

suntans.

DON’T FRY DAY : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION The National Council Declares the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day” To Encourage Sun Safety Awareness. To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind CATEGORIES TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN The SunAWARE curriculum is designed for K-12 students and includes four distinct instructional levels. It encompasses lessons on the factors that affect UV intensity and skin sensitivity as well as proven methods of sun protection and skin cancer recognition. Free school resources including UV meters and info fliers are available. 2021 CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT About the National Council for Skin Cancer Prevention & Don’t Fry Day This toolkit is designed to aid in the promotion of Don’t Fry Day messaging and activities. VITAMIN D : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION Position Statement on Vitamin D (Revised: February 2014. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in forming and maintaining strong, healthy bones. While multiple reports have shown that low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with certain cancers, neurologic disease, diseases of heart and blood vessels and death from all causes, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently PROTECTING YOUR EYES FROM UV RADIATION-2020 National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention Don’t Fry Day – Protecting Your Eyes A visible transmission check can be done subjectively: the consumer tries the eyewear and checks if it is too dark (or not dark enough) for him/herself. THE FRIDAY OF MEMORIAL WEEKEND IS DON’T FRY DAY The Friday of Memorial Weekend is Don’t Fry Day! The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention and their associate members want you

to understand why

SKINCANCERPREVENTION.ORG skincancerprevention.org LEARNING : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. The majority of melanomas are thought to be caused from too much exposure to UV (ultraviolet) light, either from the sun or from artificial sources, like tanning beds. Melanoma does not discriminate by age, race or gender. It can develop anywhere on the body – eyes, scalp, nails,

feet, mouth, etc

SKIN CANCER FACTS & STATISTICS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN Every year in the U.S. nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer, at an estimated cost of $8.1 billion (2). Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Approximately 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. CATEGORIES OUTDOOR WORKERS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN Heat Illness: Protecting Yourself in the Sun. Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which causes premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, cataracts, and skin cancer. The amount of damage from UV exposure depends on the strength of the light, the length of exposure, and whether the skin is protected. There are no safe UV rays or safe

suntans.

DON’T FRY DAY : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION The National Council Declares the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day” To Encourage Sun Safety Awareness. To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind CATEGORIES TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN The SunAWARE curriculum is designed for K-12 students and includes four distinct instructional levels. It encompasses lessons on the factors that affect UV intensity and skin sensitivity as well as proven methods of sun protection and skin cancer recognition. Free school resources including UV meters and info fliers are available. 2021 CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT About the National Council for Skin Cancer Prevention & Don’t Fry Day This toolkit is designed to aid in the promotion of Don’t Fry Day messaging and activities. VITAMIN D : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION Position Statement on Vitamin D (Revised: February 2014. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in forming and maintaining strong, healthy bones. While multiple reports have shown that low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with certain cancers, neurologic disease, diseases of heart and blood vessels and death from all causes, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently PROTECTING YOUR EYES FROM UV RADIATION-2020 National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention Don’t Fry Day – Protecting Your Eyes A visible transmission check can be done subjectively: the consumer tries the eyewear and checks if it is too dark (or not dark enough) for him/herself. THE FRIDAY OF MEMORIAL WEEKEND IS DON’T FRY DAY The Friday of Memorial Weekend is Don’t Fry Day! The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention and their associate members want you

to understand why

SKINCANCERPREVENTION.ORG skincancerprevention.org LEARNING : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. The majority of melanomas are thought to be caused from too much exposure to UV (ultraviolet) light, either from the sun or from artificial sources, like tanning beds. Melanoma does not discriminate by age, race or gender. It can develop anywhere on the body – eyes, scalp, nails,

feet, mouth, etc

MEMBERSHIP : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION John Antonishak has served as the National Council’s Executive Director since 2008. The National Council is the nation’s unified membership-based organization with the mission of preventing skin cancer through education, advocacy and raising awareness. DFD SKIN CANCER FACTS WITH STATISTICS-2020 SKIN CANCER FACTS with STATISTICS Don’t Fry Day • Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 3.5

million

2021 CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT About the National Council for Skin Cancer Prevention & Don’t Fry Day This toolkit is designed to aid in the promotion of Don’t Fry Day messaging and activities. INDOOR TANNING : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (National Council) represents the nation’s premier skin cancer organizations, researchers, clinicians, and advocates for melanoma and skin cancer prevention. The National Council supports initiatives and actions that would prohibit indoor tanning for minors, ensure tanning devices and

facilities

DFD SUN SAFETY PACKING LIST-2020 SUN SAFETY PACKING LIST Don’t Fry Day Vital Sun Safety-Related Items to Pack to Protect You and Your Loved Ones • A wide-brimmed hat • A broad-spectrum sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor of 30 or higher (in your checked ON DON’T FRY DAY (AND EVERY DAY) On Don’t Fry Day (and Every Day) A hippo’s skin secretes oil that acts as a sunscreen. What can you do to be safe in the sun? 430F10010 NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTIONWEB VIEW Don’t Fry Day. Did you know that one in five children will grow up to develop skin cancer? As we approach sun season, it is important to use our heads and protect them, along with the rest of our skin. SKINCANCERPREVENTION.ORG skincancerprevention.org NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTIONWEB VIEW Action Kit for Meteorologists. Don’t Fry Day. Don’t Fry Day – Spreading the Message. The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (National Council), which is comprised of more than 40 organizations, associations, and federal agencies and represent the nation’s premier researchers, clinicians and advocates for melanoma and skin cancer prevention, is proud to sponsor the annual Don LEARNING : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. The majority of melanomas are thought to be caused from too much exposure to UV (ultraviolet) light, either from the sun or from artificial sources, like tanning beds. Melanoma does not discriminate by age, race or gender. It can develop anywhere on the body – eyes, scalp, nails,

feet, mouth, etc

SKIN CANCER FACTS & STATISTICS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN Every year in the U.S. nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer, at an estimated cost of $8.1 billion (2). Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Approximately 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. CATEGORIES OUTDOOR WORKERS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN Heat Illness: Protecting Yourself in the Sun. Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which causes premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, cataracts, and skin cancer. The amount of damage from UV exposure depends on the strength of the light, the length of exposure, and whether the skin is protected. There are no safe UV rays or safe

suntans.

DON’T FRY DAY : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTIONNATIONAL SAFETY DAY INDIANATIONAL SAFETY WEEKS The National Council Declares the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day” To Encourage Sun Safety Awareness. To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind CATEGORIES TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN The SunAWARE curriculum is designed for K-12 students and includes four distinct instructional levels. It encompasses lessons on the factors that affect UV intensity and skin sensitivity as well as proven methods of sun protection and skin cancer recognition. Free school resources including UV meters and info fliers are available. 2021 CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT About the National Council for Skin Cancer Prevention & Don’t Fry Day This toolkit is designed to aid in the promotion of Don’t Fry Day messaging and activities. VITAMIN D : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTIONVITAMIN D AND THE SKINVITAMIN D PRODUCTION SKIN Position Statement on Vitamin D (Revised: February 2014. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in forming and maintaining strong, healthy bones. While multiple reports have shown that low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with certain cancers, neurologic disease, diseases of heart and blood vessels and death from all causes, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently PROTECTING YOUR EYES FROM UV RADIATION-2020 National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention Don’t Fry Day – Protecting Your Eyes A visible transmission check can be done subjectively: the consumer tries the eyewear and checks if it is too dark (or not dark enough) for him/herself. THE FRIDAY OF MEMORIAL WEEKEND IS DON’T FRY DAY The Friday of Memorial Weekend is Don’t Fry Day! The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention and their associate members want you

to understand why

SKINCANCERPREVENTION.ORG skincancerprevention.org LEARNING : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. The majority of melanomas are thought to be caused from too much exposure to UV (ultraviolet) light, either from the sun or from artificial sources, like tanning beds. Melanoma does not discriminate by age, race or gender. It can develop anywhere on the body – eyes, scalp, nails,

feet, mouth, etc

SKIN CANCER FACTS & STATISTICS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN Every year in the U.S. nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer, at an estimated cost of $8.1 billion (2). Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Approximately 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. CATEGORIES OUTDOOR WORKERS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN Heat Illness: Protecting Yourself in the Sun. Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which causes premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, cataracts, and skin cancer. The amount of damage from UV exposure depends on the strength of the light, the length of exposure, and whether the skin is protected. There are no safe UV rays or safe

suntans.

DON’T FRY DAY : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTIONNATIONAL SAFETY DAY INDIANATIONAL SAFETY WEEKS The National Council Declares the Friday before Memorial Day, as “Don’t Fry Day” To Encourage Sun Safety Awareness. To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind CATEGORIES TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN The SunAWARE curriculum is designed for K-12 students and includes four distinct instructional levels. It encompasses lessons on the factors that affect UV intensity and skin sensitivity as well as proven methods of sun protection and skin cancer recognition. Free school resources including UV meters and info fliers are available. 2021 CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT About the National Council for Skin Cancer Prevention & Don’t Fry Day This toolkit is designed to aid in the promotion of Don’t Fry Day messaging and activities. VITAMIN D : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTIONVITAMIN D AND THE SKINVITAMIN D PRODUCTION SKIN Position Statement on Vitamin D (Revised: February 2014. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in forming and maintaining strong, healthy bones. While multiple reports have shown that low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with certain cancers, neurologic disease, diseases of heart and blood vessels and death from all causes, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently PROTECTING YOUR EYES FROM UV RADIATION-2020 National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention Don’t Fry Day – Protecting Your Eyes A visible transmission check can be done subjectively: the consumer tries the eyewear and checks if it is too dark (or not dark enough) for him/herself. THE FRIDAY OF MEMORIAL WEEKEND IS DON’T FRY DAY The Friday of Memorial Weekend is Don’t Fry Day! The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention and their associate members want you

to understand why

SKINCANCERPREVENTION.ORG skincancerprevention.org LEARNING : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. The majority of melanomas are thought to be caused from too much exposure to UV (ultraviolet) light, either from the sun or from artificial sources, like tanning beds. Melanoma does not discriminate by age, race or gender. It can develop anywhere on the body – eyes, scalp, nails,

feet, mouth, etc

MEMBERSHIP : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION John Antonishak has served as the National Council’s Executive Director since 2008. The National Council is the nation’s unified membership-based organization with the mission of preventing skin cancer through education, advocacy and raising awareness. DFD SKIN CANCER FACTS WITH STATISTICS-2020 SKIN CANCER FACTS with STATISTICS Don’t Fry Day • Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 3.5

million

2021 CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT About the National Council for Skin Cancer Prevention & Don’t Fry Day This toolkit is designed to aid in the promotion of Don’t Fry Day messaging and activities. INDOOR TANNING : NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (National Council) represents the nation’s premier skin cancer organizations, researchers, clinicians, and advocates for melanoma and skin cancer prevention. The National Council supports initiatives and actions that would prohibit indoor tanning for minors, ensure tanning devices and

facilities

DFD SUN SAFETY PACKING LIST-2020 SUN SAFETY PACKING LIST Don’t Fry Day Vital Sun Safety-Related Items to Pack to Protect You and Your Loved Ones • A wide-brimmed hat • A broad-spectrum sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor of 30 or higher (in your checked ON DON’T FRY DAY (AND EVERY DAY) On Don’t Fry Day (and Every Day) A hippo’s skin secretes oil that acts as a sunscreen. What can you do to be safe in the sun? 430F10010 NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTIONWEB VIEW Don’t Fry Day. Did you know that one in five children will grow up to develop skin cancer? As we approach sun season, it is important to use our heads and protect them, along with the rest of our skin. SKINCANCERPREVENTION.ORG skincancerprevention.org NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTIONWEB VIEW Action Kit for Meteorologists. Don’t Fry Day. Don’t Fry Day – Spreading the Message. The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (National Council), which is comprised of more than 40 organizations, associations, and federal agencies and represent the nation’s premier researchers, clinicians and advocates for melanoma and skin cancer prevention, is proud to sponsor the annual Don

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John Antonishak has served as the National Council’s Executive Director since 2008. The National Council is the nation’s unified membership-based organization with the mission of preventing skin cancer through education, advocacy and raising awareness. Mr. Antonishak is also an international organizational and professional development consultant working with federal and state agencies, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and businesses. He provides expertise in leadership and organizational development; systemic innovations and educational reform; executive coaching and effective facilitation. Prior to becoming a consultant, Mr. Antonishak built an accomplished career with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Maryland. During his tenure, he succeeded as a classroom teacher, curriculum specialist, and district administrator for professional development and instructional technology. As the director of professional development and instructional technology for MCPS, his responsibilities included providing leadership for the school system’s instructional technology and professional development programs to meet the needs of the 140,000 MCPS students and the 20,000 staff members. Under his leadership, his staff continuously designed and delivered innovative, creative, and effective professional development and practices with a focus on improving teaching and learning. Mr. Antonishak received his undergraduate degree in secondary education from the University of Maryland and his master’s degree certification in professional development and educational technology from Johns Hopkins University. He is a member and past officer of several professional associations. He is a United States Navy veteran and served his country during the

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BECKY KAMOWITZ (2021 – 2023) Becky Kamowitz is the Senior Director of Marketing Communications for The Skin Cancer Foundation. A chance college internship sent Becky down a rewarding career path in nonprofit communications. She joined The Skin Cancer Foundation in 2010 before moving to DKMS, an international bone marrow donor center, where she was focused on donor education and retention programming. She rejoined the SCF team in 2016. As senior director of marketing communications, Becky is responsible for developing and executing marketing communications campaigns that empower people to take a proactive approach to daily sun protection and the early detection and treatment of skin cancer. Under her leadership, the Foundation rebranded and expanded its national screening and education program, DESTINATION: HEALTHY SKIN, developed a new PSA campaign, THE BIG SEE, launched a patient advocacy program, ROBINS NEST, and redesigned SKINCANCER.ORG. Becky has been the Foundation’s liaison with the National Council for many years. She has served on the Don’t Fry Day committee and oversees the Foundation’s responsibilities as the Council’s fiscal agent. Becky studied public relations and political science at Hofstra University. Originally from Hartford, Connecticut, Becky now lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York. She spends a ridiculous amount of time trying to keep her 9-month-old daughter from pulling off her sunhat and sunglasses.

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BORIS D. LUSHNIAK, MD, MPH (2021 – 2022) Boris D. Lushniak, MD, MPH, leads the School of Public Health at the University of Maryland, the university’s youngest and most racially and ethnically diverse academic college. He has developed several new academic programs to meet workforce needs, launched a global health initiative and provided leadership in the context of the global coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Lushniak is creating ways for students to take action and engage civically through global experiences and activities focused on promoting social justice and equity and

dismantling racism.

Before coming to UMD, he served as professor and chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics and Professor of Dermatology, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda,

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Dr. Lushniak was the U.S. Deputy Surgeon General from November 2010 to September 2015, assisting the Surgeon General in articulating the best available scientific information to the public to improve personal health and the health of the nation. He also oversaw the operations of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps, comprised of approximately 6,700 uniformed health officers who serve in locations around the world to promote, protect, and advance the health and safety of our nation. Dr. Lushniak served as Acting Surgeon General from July 2013 to December 2014 and was responsible for the release of the 50th Anniversary Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health and the first ever Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer. From January to March 2015, he served as commander of the USPHS Monrovia Medical Unit in Liberia, the only U.S. government hospital providing care to Ebola patients. Dr. Lushniak began his USPHS career in 1988 in the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) and initially served with the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in Cincinnati, Ohio where he conducted epidemiological investigations of workplace hazards. In 1993, he completed a dermatology residency at the University of Cincinnati and established an occupational skin disease program at NIOSH. He also served on assignments in Bangladesh, St. Croix, Russia, and Kosovo, was part of the CDC/NIOSH team at Ground Zero and part of the CDC anthrax team in Washington, DC. In 2004, he transitioned from CDC to the FDA in the Office of Counterterrorism and was appointed FDA Assistant Commissioner for Counterterrorism Policy in 2005. He was deployed to Hurricane Katrina and also served as the FDA Deputy Incident Commander for the 2009 pandemic response. He was promoted to Rear Admiral, Lower Half in 2006 and attained the rank of Rear Admiral, Upper Half in 2010. He retired from the USPHS On October 1, 2015 after 27 years of service. Dr. Lushniak was born in Chicago to post-World War II immigrants from Ukraine. He was admitted to the six-year Honors Program in Medical Education at Northwestern University and completed his B.S. degree in 1981 and M.D. in 1983. In 1984, he completed his MPH degree at Harvard University. He completed a residency in family medicine in 1987 (St Joseph Hospital, Chicago) and maintains certifications in dermatology and preventive medicine (occupational). A firm believer in leadership by example, Dr. Lushniak also promotes the core messages of the National Prevention Strategy via his active lifestyle. He is an avid long-distance bicyclist, runner and hiker. He resides in Rockville, Maryland with his wife Dr. Patricia Cusumano and is a proud father of two daughters.

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As warm weather approaches and millions of Americans prepare to enjoy the great outdoors, the risk for ultraviolet (UV) damage of the skin increases. Skin cancer is on the rise in the United States, and the American Cancer Society estimates that one American dies every hour from skin cancer. This year alone, the American Cancer Society estimates there will be more than 73,870 new cases of malignant melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, and more than two million new cases of basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers in the

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Most skin cancers are caused by overexposure to UV radiation. Individuals with lighter-toned skin are more susceptible to UV damage, although people of all races and ethnicities can be at risk for skin cancer. Those who have a family history of skin cancer, plenty of moles or freckles, or a history of severe sunburns early in life are at a higher risk of skin cancer as well. To minimize the harmful effects of excessive and unprotected sun exposure, protection from intense UV radiation should be a life-long practice for everyone.

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