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Our mission is to save lives through education about the prevention
and early detection of skin cancer, especially melanoma.
The Foundation’s vision is “to educate children throughout the country and give them
the skills necessary to make healthy sun safety choices throughout their lives.”
As the Foundation grows we will continue to advocate for school districts throughout
the country to require sun safety education as part of their curriculum.
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10 skin cancer myths debunked
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Our expert, Saira George, M.D., takes on some common myths about this disease, and has some tips to reduce your risk. Think you’re safe from skin cancer? It’s the most common cancer in the United States. It’s...
The RDK Melanoma Foundation joined forces with the Philadelphia Phillies
The RDK Melanoma Foundation joined forces with the Philadelphia Phillies, The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health and Independence Blue Cross for the 3rd Annual Mike Schmidt RDK Melanoma Awareness Day with a series of events on...
Dermatologist Recommended Sunscreens
We all know that sunscreen is important when you are ready to enjoy the outdoors. However, with so many choices, how do you know what type of sunscreen to choose? Christina Heiser put together a list to help decide what to look for when choosing a sunscreen. Beginning...
Melanoma Drug Market Growth
The need for melanoma treatments in recent years has become a fact that many are starting to take notice of. More research has been done on melanoma in the past few years than ever before, resulting in the need for treatment options. This increase has led drug...
Melanoma Skin Cancer Could Be Detected Early With A Blood Test
According to Ben Westcott of CNN, “Australian researchers have developed an experimental blood test they say is the first blood test capable of detecting melanoma.” This test has the possibility of saving lives by identifying melanoma in its early stages thus leading...
Get the Facts on UV Radiation
All skincancers are caused by overexposure to the sun or artificial light sources (tanning beds). Each time you go outside without sun safety protocol, you risk your chances of getting burnt, and ultimately, getting skin cancer. Don’t let that fog, mist, or cloud fool...
Lower Moreland High SAM club in Philadelphia was featured in their school newsletter.
How It All Began ... Mrs. Maxwell owns a bakery on the Jersey shore and in May she noticed that her borough installed sun-screen dispensers for the public to use. She was super pleased with this new idea, as Mrs. Maxwell is a skin cancer survivor and knows many others...
SAM Club represented at Coastal Fest in Jupiter
The Jupiter High School Students Against Melanoma (SAM) Club will be representing as a vendor at the event. Saturday, April 6, 2019 • Noon to 5 pm The Plaza Down Under on the Riverwalk Free Family Event Join us at The Plaza Down Under on the Riverwalk for this great...
“There is no such thing as a healthy tan!”
Every time your skin gets darker and darker, it’s really saying, “Ouch, you are hurting me”. The darker pigment that you see on the surface of the skin, is really your skin’s way of protecting itself. “Love the Skin You’re In”, and opt out, next time you plan to get...
Run From The Rays 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk
Presented by Vertical Bridge Sun April 28, 2019 Boca Raton, FL US 33431 Events 5K Run/Walk $30 7:00AM EDT - 9:00AM EDT Registration ends April 27, 2019 at 11:59am EDT One Mile Run Walk (Age 17+) $30 8:00AM EDT - 9:00AM EDT Registration ends April 27, 2019 at 11:59am...
Are You Applying Sunscreen The Right Way?
Applying sunscreen may seem easy and straight forward, however it is easy to miss key areas of our bodies. According to a consumer Reports article by Sally Wadyka "No matter how diligent you are with your sun protection, little lapses can leave certain spots...
Skin cancer can hide as spot on sole? What does foot melanoma look like?
Melanoma on the extremities — nails, hands and feet — is the rarest subtype of the skin cancer, but it's also more aggressive. As a young, healthy African-American, Joshua Paschal didn’t think he could get melanoma. The deadliest form of skin cancer is rare among...
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