Impact Melanoma in the Square August 5th thru August 9th
FREE SUNSCREEN, FREE SPF LIP BALM, FREE FRSIBEES, AND A LOT OF GREAT INFORMATION!! OOB would like to invite you to come learn more about the Partnership with IMPACT Melanoma and the Maine Cancer Foundation to increase awareness of the dangers of exposure to the sun’s UV rays and to encourage the adoption of sun safe habits every day throughout the year.
While skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer of all types, it is also preventable.
IMPACT Melanoma focuses on the increasing awareness of the seriousness of skin cancer, especially melanoma which kills on average one person per hour in the United States. Additionally, when detected early, skin cancer, including melanoma, is 99% curable. Prevention is essential and adopting healthy sun habits include regular use of sunscreen throughout the year and any time the UV index is 3 or higher. Prevention measures include wearing a hat, sunglasses and protective clothing and seeking shade, including portable shade to protect from the sun’s harmful UV rays.
OOB has partnered with IMPACT Melanoma and the Maine Cancer Foundation to provide access to free sunscreen throughout our community.
About IMPACT Melanoma IMPACT Melanoma, a national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is the nation’s leading non-profit dedicated to significantly reducing melanoma in the United States and saving lives. With a focus on prevention education programs that include customized and integrated programs for communities, IMPACT Melanoma is committed to supporting melanoma patients and their families and advocating for and influencing urban development policies to address shade equity in America. To learn more about IMPACT Melanoma, visit https://impactmelanoma.org/.
