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Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation Launches search for Volunteer State and City Shade Across America Program Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
William Barth, President
Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation
501c3 Non-Profit Foundation
2685 Billy's Road 
Minden, Nevada 89423
Phone: 877-478-6227
info@skincaf.org

Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation Launches search for Volunteer State and City Shade Across America Program Directors

The Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation has launched a nationwide search for volunteers to become involved with their "Shade Across America" program. They are looking for volunteer state directors and city coordinators to create a network of crusaders for shade to help and protect our children from the harmful UV rays and potentially save lives. 

The SHADE ACROSS AMERICA Program is dedicated to supplying shade covers to schools and recreation areas throughout the United States.  Mr. William H. Barth, President/CEO, states that, "The Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation is passionate in our effort to protect children from the dangers of the sun, which can lead to a diagnosis of skin cancer as early as in their teens."

"My mission with the Shade Across America Program is to help schools in the U.S. get one or more shade structures to protect the kids from harmful UV rays," states Barth.

The incidence of skin cancer continues to rise in the United States. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, prevention works best when consistent, healthy habits are adopted early in life.  One blistering sunburn during childhood will nearly double the lifetime risk of melanoma.

"So we need to educate our youth and, more importantly, keep the fun and shade the sun!" states Barth.  "Clearly we are seeing more and younger people with skin cancer and it is our duty as a society to lessen the risk factor for our children. My best friend died recently with lung cancer complicated by skin cancer.  Although he was older and the diagnosis would have probably been the same, it is true that had he been protected in childhood from the sun it might have been different. So it is my desire to cover kids, when it really counts," he adds.

"Parents, teachers and communities need to work together to help educate and sun protect our kids. It is our responsibility to protect our kids from danger, and so it is my objective, to have shade covers over every playground and sports park in America. With this program and the help of USA SHADE & Fabric Structures we will be able to cover our kids during the most important times of their lives, which is childhood," concluded Barth.

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Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation launches "Shade Across America" Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
William Barth, President
Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation
501c3 Non-Profit Foundation
2685 Billy's Road 
Minden, Nevada 89423
Phone: 877-478-6227
info@skincaf.org

Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation launches "Shade Across America" Program

The Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation will kick off the new "Shade Across America" Program just in time for the upcoming school year.

The SHADE ACROSS AMERICA Program is dedicated to supplying shade covers to schools and recreation areas throughout the United States.  Mr. William H. Barth, President/CEO, states that, "The Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation is passionate in our effort to protect children from the dangers of the sun, which can lead to a diagnosis of skin cancer as early as in their teens."

"My mission with the Shade Across America Program is to help schools in the U.S. get one or more shade structures to protect the kids from harmful UV rays," states Barth.

The incidence of skin cancer continues to rise in the United States. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, prevention works best when consistent, healthy habits are adopted early in life.  One blistering sunburn during childhood will nearly double the lifetime risk of melanoma.

"So we need to educate our youth and, more importantly, keep the fun and shade the sun!" states Barth.  "Clearly we are seeing more and younger people with skin cancer and it is our duty as a society to lessen the risk factor for our children. My best friend died recently with lung cancer complicated by skin cancer.  Although he was older and the diagnosis would have probably been the same, it is true that had he been protected in childhood from the sun it might have been different. So it is my desire to cover kids, when it really counts," he adds.

The dates of May 4th through May 10th of next year have been designated as Shade Across America Week. Fundraising activities will take place throughout the year culminating with this week highlighting all efforts for the year. The Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation will award shade covers based on qualified applications received during the year.

For additional information on participating in the important endeavor:
info@skincaf.org 
1-877-478-6227 Toll Free

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Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation Appoints Angie Trelstad National Chairperson For Shade Across America Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
William Barth, President
Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation
501c3 Non-Profit Foundation
2685 Billy's Road 
Minden, Nevada 89423
Phone: 877-478-6227
info@skincaf.org

Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation Appoints Angie Trelstad National Chairperson For Shade Across America Program

Angie is currently President of Sunless Beauty, Ltd., manufacturers of the latest sunless tanning science. She has been working in the cosmetics industry to advance safe alternatives to tanning in the sun for over seven years. Angie has been featured in many beauty magazines, newspapers and television interviews as an expert in the sunless tanning industry. It is apparent that the way to decrease the risk of skin cancer is to begin education and awareness in the schools, and to "cover our kids" states Trelstad.

The SHADE ACROSS AMERICA Program is dedicated to supplying shade covers to schools and recreation areas throughout the United States.  Mr. William H. Barth, President/CEO, states that, "The Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation is passionate in our effort to protect children from the dangers of the sun, which can lead to a diagnosis of skin cancer as early as in their teens."

"My mission with the Shade Across America Program is to help schools in the U.S. get one or more shade structures to protect the kids from harmful UV rays," states Barth.

The incidence of skin cancer continues to rise in the United States. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, prevention works best when consistent, healthy habits are adopted early in life.  One blistering sunburn during childhood will nearly double the lifetime risk of melanoma.

"So we need to educate our youth and, more importantly, keep the fun and shade the sun!" states Barth.  "Clearly we are seeing more and younger people with skin cancer and it is our duty as a society to lessen the risk factor for our children. My best friend died recently with lung cancer complicated by skin cancer.  Although he was older and the diagnosis would have probably been the same, it is true that had he been protected in childhood from the sun it might have been different. So it is my desire to cover kids, when it really counts," he adds.

"Parents, teachers and communities need to work together to help educate and sun protect our kids. It is our responsibility to protect our kids from danger, and so it is my objective, to have shade covers over every playground and sports park in America. With this program and the help of USA SHADE & Fabric Structures we will be able to cover our kids during the most important times of their lives, which is childhood," concluded Barth.

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Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation and USA SHADE & Fabric Structures develop Signature Sun Smart shade cover

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
William Barth, President
Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation
501c3 Non-Profit Foundation
2685 Billy's Road 
Minden, Nevada 89423
Phone: 877-478-6227
info@skincaf.org

Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation and USA SHADE & Fabric Structures develop Signature Sun Smart shade cover

Unprotected playground equipment can get too hot to touch during the summer months, which can lead to children being severely burned. Equally troubling is that one of the most pervasive threats to childrens' health is also often overlooked - one that affects them every time they step outside into the sun. Children who are unprotected from the harmful rays of the sun could face skin cancer.

"We have to step up to our responsibility as the leader in the shade industry and join in the Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation's "Shade Across America" program and provide a cool UV protected area for all children to play regardless of the financial status of the school," states Basil Haymann, Chairman of USA SHADE & Fabric Structures, the largest shade manufacturer in the world.

To that end the two organizations have developed a signature 20'x30' Sun Smart fabric shade cover which will provide ample coverage for playground equipment, seating areas for lunch and learning activities or bleacher seating at sports activities. 

The SHADE ACROSS AMERICA Program is dedicated to supplying shade covers to schools and recreation areas throughout the United States.  Mr. William H. Barth, President/CEO, states that, "The Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation is passionate in our effort to protect children from the dangers of the sun, which can lead to a diagnosis of skin cancer as early as in their teens."

"So we need to educate our youth and, more importantly, keep the fun and shade the sun!" states Barth.  "Clearly we are seeing more and younger people with skin cancer and it is our duty as a society to lessen the risk factor for our children. My best friend died recently with lung cancer complicated by skin cancer.  Although he was older and the diagnosis would have probably been the same, it is true that had he been protected in childhood from the sun it might have been different. So it is my desire to cover kids, when it really counts," he adds.

"Parents, teachers and communities need to work together to help educate and sun protect our kids. It is our responsibility to protect our kids from danger, and so it is my objective, to have shade covers over every playground and sports park in America.

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Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation designates May 4th - May 10th as Shade Across America Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
William Barth, President
Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation
501c3 Non-Profit Foundation
2685 Billy's Road 
Minden, Nevada 89423
Phone: 877-478-6227
info@skincaf.org

Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation designates May 4th - May 10th as Shade Across America Week

The dates of May 4th through May 10th of next year have been designated as Shade Across America Week. Fundraising activities will take place throughout the year culminating with this week highlighting all efforts for the year. The Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation will award shade covers based on qualified applications received during the year.

The SHADE ACROSS AMERICA Program is dedicated to supplying shade covers to schools and recreation areas throughout the United States.  Mr. William H. Barth, President/CEO, states that, "The Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation is passionate in our effort to protect children from the dangers of the sun, which can lead to a diagnosis of skin cancer as early as in their teens."

"My mission with the Shade Across America Program is to help schools in the U.S. get one or more shade structures to protect the kids from harmful UV rays," states Barth.

The incidence of skin cancer continues to rise in the United States. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, prevention works best when consistent, healthy habits are adopted early in life.  One blistering sunburn during childhood will nearly double the lifetime risk of melanoma.

"So we need to educate our youth and, more importantly, keep the fun and shade the sun!" states Barth.  "Clearly we are seeing more and younger people with skin cancer and it is our duty as a society to lessen the risk factor for our children. My best friend died recently with lung cancer complicated by skin cancer.  Although he was older and the diagnosis would have probably been the same, it is true that had he been protected in childhood from the sun it might have been different. So it is my desire to cover kids, when it really counts," he adds.

"Parents, teachers and communities need to work together to help educate and sun protect our kids. It is our responsibility to protect our kids from danger, and so it is my objective, to have shade covers over every playground and sports park in America. With this program and the help of USA SHADE & Fabric Structures we will be able to cover our kids during the most important times of their lives, which is childhood," concluded Barth.

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