Promoting Sun-Safety Education for Children
Presented by Amy Brodsky, M.D.
Where did
we start?
•
Sun damage in childhood
is one of the
leading
factors of skin cancer
development in adulthood
•
In 2016, the
American Society for Dermatological
Surgery Association
launched a response to schools
prohibiting sunscreen due to its classification as an
OTC medication
•
The
SUNucate model legislation
was developed and
passed to ensure children have access to sunscreen
and sun-protective clothing in schools and camps
•
To date,
25 states and Washington, DC, have adopted
SUNucate protections
•
Raise awareness
of the importance of adequate
sun protection in early childhood
•
Increase adoption
of sun-protective clothing,
regular sunscreen application, and sun-safety habits
•
Motivate change
and reduce the amount of skin
cancer in our lifetime
What is our
mission?
•
An educational program that
equips healthcare
professionals with a curriculum and resources
to teach sun-safe behaviors
in grade schools
throughout the US
•
We also
supply a sun-safety kit for each child
,
including sunscreen samples, a comic book, and
more to apply their learnings from the classroom
at home
•
Our goal is to
reach as many children across the
US as possible
with sun-safety education
What is
the Sun
Hero
Program?
A healthcare professional who is:
•
Passionate
about keeping our kids safe from the sun
•
Energized
by sharing and teaching healthy sun habits
•
Motivated
to play a part in reducing skin cancer
•
Willing
to dedicate time in classrooms to
create change
Who is a
Sun Hero?
About the Program
Curriculum
guide
for you, the educator
Fun educational
materials
to use in the classroom
Sun-protection swag
and SPF products
for the kids to take home
When you sign up, we provide you with:
v
v
v
v
v
v
Curriculum Overview
Sun Safety 101
3.
Spread the word to join
the cause and become an
influencer #ImASunHero
1.
Identify a school
in your area
Ready to become a Sun Hero?
It’s as easy as 1-2-3.
2.
Send an email to
info@beasunhero.com or
scan to get started
Thank You!
Dr. Amy Brodsky in
collaboration with
Sun damage in childhood is a key risk factor for skin cancer later in life. Initiatives like the SUNucate model legislation aim to ensure access to sunscreen in schools. The Sun Hero Program equips healthcare professionals to educate children on sun-safe behaviors through fun materials and sun-protection kits. By raising awareness and empowering educators, the program strives to reduce skin cancer rates by promoting early sun protection habits.
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Sun damage in childhood is one of the leading factors of skin cancer development in adulthood Where did we start? In 2016, the American Society for Dermatological Surgery Association launched a response to schools prohibiting sunscreen due to its classification as an OTC medication The SUNucate model legislation was developed and passed to ensure children have access to sunscreen and sun-protective clothing in schools and camps To date, 25 states and Washington, DC, have adopted SUNucate protections
What is our mission? Raise awareness of the importance of adequate sun protection in early childhood Increase adoption of sun-protective clothing, regular sunscreen application, and sun-safety habits Motivate change and reduce the amount of skin cancer in our lifetime
What is the Sun Hero Program? An educational program that equips healthcare professionals with a curriculum and resources to teach sun-safe behaviors in grade schools throughout the US We also supply a sun-safety kit for each child, including sunscreen samples, a comic book, and more to apply their learnings from the classroom at home Our goal is to reach as many children across the US as possible with sun-safety education
Who is a Sun Hero? A healthcare professional who is: Passionate about keeping our kids safe from the sun Energized by sharing and teaching healthy sun habits Motivated to play a part in reducing skin cancer Willing to dedicate time in classrooms to create change
When you sign up, we provide you with: Curriculum guide Fun educational materials Sun-protection swag and SPF products for you, the educator to use in the classroom for the kids to take home
Curriculum Overview Sun Safety 101 Limit time outdoors during the hours when the sun is super strong (10 am 4 pm). Wear UV-protective clothing including a hat, shirt, and sunglasses. Use a mineral-based sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher 30 minutes before going outside. v v v Make sure to cover all parts of the body including ears, nose, lips, back of neck, hands, top of feet, and along the hairline. Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours and right after going in the water. Whether it s bright or gloomy out, clouds don t protect you from UV rays. Wear sunscreen even if it s cloudy. v v v
Ready to become a Sun Hero? It s as easy as 1-2-3. 3. Spread the word to join the cause and become an influencer #ImASunHero 1. Identify a school in your area 2. Send an email to info@beasunhero.com or scan to get started
Thank You! Dr. Amy Brodsky in collaboration with
