“Hats on” for “Don’t Fry Day”
Thursday, May 14th, 2009On Friday, May 22, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention (Council) invites you to “slap on a hat” - preferably a wide-brimmed one. By doing so, you can help raise awareness of the need for sun protection.
Sun protection can be easy to forget after a long winter spent covered up. That’s why this Council, of which the American Academy of Dermatology is a core member, created “Don’t Fry Day.” Occurring the Friday before Memorial Day, this day is meant to encourage sun-safety awareness and remind people to protect their skin while enjoying the outdoors. Why not show your support by wearing a wide-brimmed hat? You may educate someone about the dangers of overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays, a leading cause of skin cancer. You could even encourage people to protect their skin this summer.
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