IMPACT Melanoma

05/27/2026

Today is National Sunscreen Day, a great reminder that sunscreen is more than a summer habit. It is an important step in helping prevent skin cancer and save lives.

Did you know that having more than 5 sunburns doubles your chance of developing melanoma?

Through IMPACT Melanoma’s Practice Safe Skin program, communities can increase awareness, provide skin cancer prevention education, and offer access to free sunscreen through dispensers in parks, beaches, urban areas, and other high-traffic locations.

Because sun safety should be accessible to everyone.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Mdy1Ir

05/26/2026

Huge thanks to Cecile Schreidah and the Northwestern Dermatology Interest Group for teaming up with IMPACT Melanoma at Northwestern University’s Dillo Day! ☀️

With a UV Index reaching 7 that day, students stopped by in huge numbers for sunscreen samples, lip balm, and sun safety resources. The table was such a hit that supplies ran out in just two hours.

We’re proud to support future healthcare leaders helping raise awareness about UV protection and melanoma prevention in their communities.

Special thanks to Northwestern Medicine Dermatology for sunscreen support and to everyone who helped make this event such a success.

05/26/2026

Behind every diagnosis is a story that deserves to be heard. In “Conquering Skin Cancer,” Dr. Jeff Gershenwald of MD Anderson and melanoma survivor Mary Elizabeth Williams reflect on the importance of sharing experiences to support patients and families navigating some of the hardest moments of their lives.

From clinical care to lived experience, their perspectives highlight the power of connection, collaboration, and community in driving change. IIMPACT Melanomais proud to be part of the “Conquering Skin Cancer” film, helping amplify voices that inspire awareness, resilience, and action.



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05/25/2026

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05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country.

As Melanoma Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re also reminded how precious life is, and how important it is to protect ourselves and the people we love.

This weekend and all summer long, take a moment to practice sun safety: seek shade, wear sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and check your skin.

With gratitude and remembrance.

05/24/2026

Inspired by personal loss and driven by a desire to protect his community, Charlotte Latin School sophomore Jack Benonis turned an Eagle Scout project into a meaningful act of prevention.

With support from Purple Promise and IMPACT Melanoma, Jack helped bring free sunscreen dispensers to the Charlotte Latin campus to help students, faculty, and families stay protected from harmful UV exposure.

Jack was inspired by loved ones impacted by skin cancer, including the loss of his grandfather to melanoma. Now, his project is helping raise awareness and make sun safety more accessible across campus.

A special thank you to the Charlotte Latin nursing staff, including Jenny Greathouse, Jean Asinger, and Dawn Hull, for supporting this initiative and helping make sun safety part of everyday student wellness.

We’re proud to support young leaders like Jack who are helping create healthier, safer communities through prevention and education. Learn more about our program: https://bit.ly/3Mdy1Ir

05/23/2026

We’re proud to share that Conquering Skin Cancer USA has received recognition from the IndieFEST Film Awards. 🎬

As a proud content contributor and sponsor, IMPACT Melanoma is honored to support this powerful documentary helping raise awareness about prevention, early detection, and the real impact of skin cancer.

Thank you to filmmaker Mike Hill and Moonshine Agency Australia for helping bring these important stories to audiences worldwide.

Read more in our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/433navz

05/22/2026

Recently, one of our DIGA students, Talya Cohen-Neamie, led a Skinny On Skin presentation at Collectiv Academy in Braintree, MA, helping cosmetology students learn more about melanoma awareness, prevention, and early detection.

Professionals who see their clients’ skin regularly, including hairstylists, barbers, estheticians, nail techs, and tattoo artists, can play an important role in noticing changes that may need medical attention. That is why Skinny On Skin helps equip beauty and wellness professionals with knowledge that can help save lives.

Thank you to Talya and the students at Collectiv Academy Braintree, MA for being so engaged, asking thoughtful questions, and becoming part of this important prevention education effort.

Learn more: https://impactmelanoma.org/skinny-on-skin/

05/22/2026

Before you head outside, run through your sun-safe checklist:
☀️ Broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)
☀️ UV-blocking sunglasses
☀️ Protective clothing
☀️ Seek shade during peak UV hours

These small steps make a big difference in preventing skin cancer. Learn more about melanoma and how to stay protected: https://bit.ly/3DJr8xE

05/21/2026

This Melanoma Awareness Month, IMPACT Melanoma proudly hosted our Conquering Skin Cancer Symposium, bringing together experts, storytellers, survivors, and advocates united by one mission: prevention and early detection save lives.

The evening featured a preview of Conquering Skin Cancer USA, followed by a powerful panel discussion with dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry, filmmaker Mike Hill, producer Sue Collins, and melanoma survivor Stacey Escalante.

Watch the symposium recap and movie preview: https://bit.ly/42SylHc

It’s Melanoma Awareness month and last evening we held our first symposium of the year as we always do, during this important month. Our topic was Conquering Skin Cancer and the one-hour symposium included a preview of Conquering Skin Cancer USA, a movie that we are incredibly proud to be involved...

05/21/2026

Prevention becomes powerful when it is built into everyday spaces. In “Conquering Skin Cancer,” former Boston City Councilor Matt O’Malley and IMPACT Melanoma Executive Director Deb Girard share how a simple idea led to sunscreen dispensers across parks and playgrounds.

What started as a pilot in Boston has grown into more than 11,000 dispensers across 42 states. Expanding access makes protection easier and helps turn awareness into action. IMPACT Melanoma is proud to be part of the “Conquering Skin Cancer” film, advancing solutions that communities can implement to help save lives.



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