Sun Safety Initiative
Sun Safety is for EveryBODY – Join the Movement!
Whether you or someone you loved braved the challenges of melanoma, you understand more than most the critical importance of sun safety. Our latest initiative, Sun Safety is for EveryBODY, transcends a mere campaign—it embodies a community-wide rally against the damaging impacts of UV exposure. It serves as a beacon of hope and proactive engagement for those who’ve faced the sun’s darker side.
Our lives are filled with outdoor moments, from cheering at sporting events, browsing through farmers’ markets, enjoying the festivity of county fairs, supporting talents at high school events, getting lost in the music at local festivals, to celebrating together at holiday parades. Each event under the sun is a story, a memory, and a risk that we no longer have to take passively.
Why Join Us?
Becoming a Sun Safety Advocate means harnessing your story and experience to educate, inspire, and create real change in how our communities interact with the sun. We focus on:
- Education: Teaching sun safety essentials and UV protection measures.
- Engagement: Actively participating in community events to spread sun safety awareness.
- Empowerment: Equipping individuals and families with the tools and knowledge for lifelong sun safety.
What Are the Benefits for You?
- Connect: Join a network of melanoma survivors and advocates passionate about sun safety.
- Influence: Use your voice and experience to lead the charge in creating sun safety practices in your community.
- Impact: See the direct results of your efforts as local events adopt more sun-safe practices, reducing the risk of melanoma and other skin cancers.
How Does it Work?
- Begin by filling out our volunteer application below to become a Sun Safety Advocate with AIM at Melanoma.
- Identify a community event that would be ideal for a sun safety informational table. This could be at your local library, farmer’s market, a sports event, a local outdoor festival, etc.
- Contact the event organizer(s) to secure a spot.
- Reach out to Ann Taylor, AIM’s Director of Community Engagement, to discuss your event and order your Sun Safety Awareness Box of educational materials provided by AIM.
- During your event, we encourage you to capture moments by taking photographs of your table, selfies, and other enjoyable snapshots. Share these pics with us by tagging @AIMatMelanoma on social media or by sending them via email to marketing@AIMatMelanoma.org.
By following these steps, you’ll be well on your way to promoting sun safety in your community! Remember that being a Sun Safety Advocate means leading by example. Make sure to practice safe sun habits yourself and encourage others to do the same.
What We Provide: Sun Safety Initiative Resources
Our Sun Safety Initiative offers a variety of resources to support your efforts in promoting skin cancer awareness and sun safety. We understand that each event or outreach effort is unique, so we tailor our materials to best suit your needs after a conversation about your specific event.
Preprinted Materials:
We provide a selection of rack cards and flyers that cover key topics related to skin protection and melanoma prevention. Whether you’re sharing important facts or offering guidance on regular skin checks, our materials help to educate and engage your audience. After filling out a volunteer form and discussing your event, we will work with you to determine the best selection of these materials to support your event.
Additional Items:
Along with our printed materials, we offer engaging items to further raise awareness, including:
- Children’s Activities: Fun, sun-safety themed coloring pages and word searches.
- Awareness Bracelets: Wearable reminders of the importance of sun protection.
- Stickers: A fun way to spread the message and encourage conversation.
- Sunscreen Packets: Convenient packets to promote on-the-go sun protection.
- T-Shirts: Show your commitment to sun safety with our custom-designed shirts.
Each item is designed to help you share the critical message of sun safety and skin cancer prevention in a way that resonates with your community. Let’s work together to create the perfect package for your event! Start by filling out the application below!
