The Skin Shield Initiative educates students, empowers communities, and drives measurable behavior change in sun safety — with the goal of reaching 1,000+ young people annually and reducing skin cancer risk through school workshops, free resource distribution, and data-driven outreach programs..

Every initiative is designed to create real, trackable change in how students think about and practice sun safety.

Structured programs to raise awareness for sun safety.

School Workshops

Interactive 20–30 minute classroom lessons for elementary and middle school students featuring UV bead experiments, sunscreen demos, and pre/post knowledge quizzes to track learning outcomes.

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GRADES K–5

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Sun Safety Essentials Kits

Each kit includes SPF 30+ sunscreen, SPF lip balm, and an educational card — distributed free to students in underserved communities in partnership with local dermatologists and clinics.

FREE TO FAMILIES

Summer Campaigns

Targeted outreach at pools, summer camps, and youth sports leagues when UV risk is highest — anchored by our "Reapply Every 2 Hours" campaign and UV index education.

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HIGH-UV SEASON