MEDIA ALERT
WHAT:
RACE Cancer Foundation launches new Sunscreen Squad initiative to
bring free sunscreen to people at outdoor events and public parks,
coinciding with Boston City Council’s sunscreen dispenser proposal.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 2, 2015
8:15 a.m.
WHERE:
Brain Tumor Alliance Boston’s 5k
Artesani Park, 1255 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton MA
RSVP:
[email protected] or 617-431-8070
About RACE Cancer Foundation’s Sunscreen Squad
In late 2014, RACE Cancer Foundation began working on the Sunscreen Squad, an
initiative to bring free sunscreen to people where they need it most—at the point of
exposure to the sun’s dangerous UV rays. Our sunscreen dispensers are mounted on
portable stands, backpacks, bike trailers, and can also be permanently installed in parks
and stadiums. On April 20, 2015, the Sunscreen Squad debuted in Hopkinton, MA to
protect runners at the 2015 Boston Marathon.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US, and most cases are preventable.
You can reduce your risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by
50% through daily application of sunscreen. People are often exposed to dangerous
levels of UV rays solely because they forgot to apply sunscreen before outdoor
activities, where accessing sunscreen is a challenge.
RACE Cancer Foundation is a Boston-based 501(c)(3) organization that fights cancer
through raising funds for research, treatment and awareness. Please visit our website at
racecancer.org and contact us at [email protected].
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