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Newsroom2009 Poster Contest Winner AnnouncedMay 2009 -- EPA, WeatherBug and SHADE announce the 2009 SunWise with SHADE Annual Poster Contest winner. Read the Press Release. Salt Lake County, Utah Becomes a SunWise CommunityMay 2009 -- Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon proclaimed May 22, 2009--the first-ever Don't Fry Day--"SunWise Day" in Salt Lake County, Utah in an effort to encourage County residents to adopt sun-safe behaviors. Read the Press Release. The Friday Before Memorial Day is Don't Fry DayMay 2009 -- 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. Read the blog on Greenversations. Take the Don't Fry Day PledgeApril 2009 -- EPA launches the Don't Fry Day Pledge to encourage educators to promote sun safety. Educators pledge to:
Gov. Gregoire Proclaims Washington a SunWise StateJuly 2008 -- To encourage Washington residents to adopt sun-safe behaviors, Gov. Chris Gregoire became the nation’s first governor to proclaim a state “SunWise” today. As part of the governor’s commitment, all schools throughout the state of Washington will be encouraged to adopt sun safety curriculums through EPA’s free SunWise Tool Kit. Read the Press Release. Cobb County is SunWise, Are You?May 2008 -- In an effort to encourage County residents to adopt sun-safe behaviors, Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairman Sam Olens proclaimed today SunWise Day in Cobb County. All the schools in the Cobb County School District received SunWise Tool Kits as part of SunWise Communities. Read the Press Release. SunWise on EPA's Green SceneMay 2008 -- See Shonda Schilling and former EPA New England Regional Administrator, Bob Varney, talk about SunWise and skin cancer on Green Scene. The SunWise Monitor NewsletterMay 2008 -- The SunWise Monitor (PDF) (8 pp, 1.2 MB, About PDF) is a newsletter about SunWise program activities. The latest issue, Spring 2008, includes stories about a sun safety poster contest, Disney Radio, sunscreen container labels, and many other articles. The previous issue, Winter 2007 (PDF) (8 pp, 1.1 MB, About PDF), is also available. Boston Joins SunWise CommunitiesOn Earth Day, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Stephen Johnson joined Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and SHADE Foundation of America founder Shonda Schilling to recognize Boston as a SunWise Community. Mayor Menino proclaimed April 22, “SunWise Day” in Boston and pledged to work with SHADE and EPA throughout the year to provide shade, sunscreen, and a quality SunWise education to the city’s youth and families. Read the Press Release. SunWise Goes State-wide in WisconsinMay 2007 -- Third-graders from Northside Elementary School, Sun Prairie, Wis., got a special lesson in sun safety on May 15 from State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster and representatives from Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Program and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This event kicked off a statewide effort to make Wisconsin a “SunWise State.” Read the Press Release. Pierce County, WA (Tacoma) Proclaims "SunWise Day"May 2007 -- In an effort to encourage County residents to adopt sun-safe behaviors, Pierce County Executive John Ladenburg proclaimed May 7 "SunWise Day" in Pierce County. This proclamation is part of Pierce County’s participation in SunWise Communities, a program developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that extends sun safety education through school- and community-based programs. The announcement also coincides with both Melanoma Monday and the start of National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Prevention Month in May. Read the Press Release. SunWise Promotes Sun Safety on Radio DisneyMay 2007 -- Radio Disney kicked off Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month and the summer by airing a sun safety show on their Boston (AM 1260), Orlando (AM 990) and Seattle (AM 1250) stations. To listen the 30 minute Boston show, click here (30:53, WMA, 28.4MB). In addition, a 30 second public service announcement (PSA) will air throughout the summer starring Sabrina from the Cheetah Girls. SunWise Day at Fenway Park 2006July 2006 -- The Boston Red Sox hosted the New England awards ceremony for the annual SunWise with SHADE Poster Contest. The winner for the region threw out the first pitch of the game, and got the opportunity to meet Red Sox Pitcher Curt Schilling. SunWise with SHADE is an annual educational poster contest put on by the SHADE Foundation of America and EPA’s SunWise Program. During the four years the contest has been held, over 40,000 students have submitted posters. Read the Press Release. SunWise wins 2006 Gold Triangle Award for UV AlertJune 2006 -- The American Academy of Dermatology recently announced the recipients of the 2006 Gold Triangle Awards and the SunWise Program has won an award for the UV Alert. The prestigious Gold Triangle Awards salute winners from health community organizations, the media, industry, and public service, as well as individual effort for excellence in promoting public awareness about dermatology and encouraging healthy behavior in the care of the skin, hair and nails among the public. Key Findings on Vitamin D AnnouncedMay 2006 -- National health groups today announced key findings from the first North American conference on UV, Vitamin D and Health, which took place in Toronto in March. The groups also identified areas where more research is needed about this topic. For more information, please see the press release . Make Sun Safety Your Goal!® 2006 LaunchedMay 2006 -- Make Sun Safety Your Goal!® is a public education program designed to raise awareness about the simple, everyday steps soccer players and their fans can take to prevent skin cancer. The program is conducted through a public service partnership among the American Academy of Dermatology, Major League Soccer (MLS), the U.S. Soccer Foundation (Foundation) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Visit the Academy's Web site to see a press release for the 2006 campaign. King County, WA (Seattle) Becomes SunWiseMay 2006 -- King County Executive Ron Simms declared May 1st a SunWise Day in King County, WA. King County is the 14th largest county in the country and includes Seattle. SunWise Communities builds on the successful SunWise Cities piloted in Houston, TX in 2005. SunWise with SHADE Poster Contest BeginsMarch 2006 -- SunWise and the SHADE Foundation of America have partnered to bring you the annual SunWise with SHADE Poster contest. 14 states are participating in the contest this year, and the national winner will get a free trip to Disney World. UV Alerts IntroducedAugust 2005 -- EPA now issues a UV Alert when the risk of over-exposure to UV radiation is unusually high. The alert includes simple action steps to reduce the risk. EPA and the National Weather Service jointly developed the UV Alert system. Houston Becomes the First SunWise CityAugust 2005 -- Houston, Texas, became the first SunWise City in a public ceremony led by the mayor. SunWise Cities is a new program to raise public awareness to the importance of sun-safe behaviors for preventing skin damage due to over-exposure to UV radiation. SunWise Announces Recognition ProgramJanuary 2005 -- SunWise is pleased to announce the third annual recognition program, highlighting schools, educators, and organizations that are doing exemplary "SunWise" work. SunWise in The Weather Channel's Forecast Earth SegmentSeptember 2003 -- Several video segments were created recently through a partnership between EPA and The Weather Channel, one of which contains information on SunWise and the health effects of overexposure to UV radiation. This segment aired on The Weather Channel cable network as part of their new Forecast Earth series. Click here to download the video segment. SunWise Receives "Excellence in Cancer Awareness" AwardSeptember 2003 -- The Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation has given the SunWise Program their "Excellence in Cancer Awareness" Award for their successful partnership with the SHADE Foundation. The award honors corporate leaders, athletes, and organizations who are dedicated to cancer prevention and early detection. Register Now!Registering for the SunWise School Program is easy! Simply complete a registration form and we'll send you everything you need. Registration (print and electronic) is currently open.
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