{"id":3105,"date":"2019-08-12T14:21:53","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T14:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scfredesignpro.wpengine.com\/?page_id=3105"},"modified":"2025-04-01T14:07:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T14:07:20","slug":"skin-cancer-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/get-involved\/skin-cancer-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin Cancer Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month!<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”5\/6″ offset=”vc_col-md-offset-1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”large” width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]With over 5 million cases diagnosed in the United States each year, skin cancer is America’s most common cancer.<\/strong> Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable cancers. By sharing facts about the dangers of unprotected sun exposure and encouraging people to check their skin for warning signs, we can and will save lives.<\/p>\n

We\u00a0can\u2019t do this work alone.<\/p>\n

Skin Cancer Awareness Month<\/strong>\u00a0is a time for us to speak up about the dangers of skin cancer, share the facts<\/strong><\/a> about sun protection and early detection to help save lives. This year, we are spreading awareness around the fact that #SkinCancerIsPersonal<\/strong> and affects people in many ways, both physically and emotionally. We’re also sharing that #SkinCancerIsSerious <\/strong>and IS a big deal! Thank you for helping to amplify these important messages.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”6539″ img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”you-can-help”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

You Can Help<\/b><\/h2>\n

#SharetheFacts on Social Media<\/strong><\/h3>\n

YOU are the most important part of Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Download and share graphics from the\u00a0Skin Cancer Awareness Month Toolkit<\/b><\/a>. You can also share skin cancer facts,<\/a>\u00a0prevention guidelines<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0early detection\u00a0content. Thank you for spreading the word! Get the toolkit<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tell Your Skin Cancer Story<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Have you been affected by skin cancer? We’d like to hear your story. Share it on Facebook<\/a>, X,<\/a>\u00a0Instagram<\/a> or Threads<\/a> and tag us! Use the hashtags #SkinCancerIsSerious, #SkinCancerIsPersonal <\/strong>and\/or\u00a0#ThisIsSkinCancer.<\/strong> You can also submit your written story here<\/a> and\/or share your story on video using our Storyvine video app. Sign up here<\/a> to get started!<\/p>\n

Create a Skin Cancer Awareness Month Fundraiser<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Share your passion for the fight against skin cancer by creating a crowdfunding page. Rally friends, family and coworkers to join you in your commitment and raise funds to support our lifesaving programs. Create your page here, <\/a>or create a Facebook or Instagram fundraiser.<\/p>\n

Do the #SkinCheckChallenge\u2122<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Join a healthy social media trend by doing the #SkinCheckChallenge<\/strong>! Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n