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The Friday before Memorial Day is Don't Fry Day
Purpose
To help reduce the rising rates of skin cancer, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as Don't Fry Day. The Council's goal is to encourage sun safety awareness by reminding everyone to protect their skin while enjoying the outdoors on Don't Fry Day and every day. In 2009, the sun safety tip "Slap on a Hat" is being emphasized. As a federal advisory member of the Council, EPA will raise awareness about Don't Fry Day and the importance of sun protection around this date.
What you can do
We invite you to get involved in raising sun safety awareness. Every voice, action, or effort is another step towards preventing skin cancer. Join the Don't Fry Day campaign to encourage your friends, neighbors, relatives, colleagues, and everyone to be safe in the sun.
Visit the Don't Fry Day Web site 
and download free resources, including:
- Background Information
- Skin Cancer Facts
- A Sun Safety Packing List for Day Trips
- Don't Fry Day Posters and Stickers
- Press Releases
- Links to Other Skin Cancer Prevention Organizations
You can also join the Don't Fry Day group on Facebook, or follow DontFryDay on Twitter.
EPA resources
- Take the Don't Fry Day Pledge (for educators)
- Don't Fry Day "Slip! Slop! Slap! and Wrap!" Poster (PDF) (1 pp, 3.4 MB, About PDF)
- Printable Poster (PDF) (3 pp, 2.2 MB, About PDF)
- Don't Fry Day "Slip! Slop! Slap! and Wrap!" Stickers (DOC) (1 pp, 550 KB, MS Word)
- Print these out on your computer using Avery Template 5294
- Free Publications
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