Promoting Sun-Safety Education for Children
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.
- Sun Safety Education
- Skin Cancer Prevention
- Sunscreen Awareness
- Childhood Sun Protection
- Healthcare Education
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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
