Protect The Skin You're In

May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Prevention Month. The Colorado Cancer Coalition has launched a toolkit to help spread sun safety messages. We invite you to consider reading the toolkit yourself and sharing it with your partners if appropriate. 

Here are easy prevention options:

• Stay in the shade, especially during midday hours 
• Wear clothing that covers your arms and legs 
• Wear a hat with a wide brim to shade your face, head, ears, and neck 
• Wear sunglasses that wrap around and block all UVA and UVB rays 
• Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher, and both UVA and UVB protection
• Avoid indoor tanning 

About this Toolkit
This kit was created to raise awareness through social media about melanoma/skin cancer prevention and early detection. We hope you use this guide to help spread awareness during the month of May and throughout the year.
Colorado residents spend a lot of time outside in the sun. This kit acknowledges the health benefits of being outdoors while educating on skin cancer prevention.

Who Should Use this Toolkit?
This kit is for public health professionals, cancer control professionals, coalitions, community-based organizations and stakeholders who want to help spread the word about skin cancer prevention. It was created for health care providers, nonprofits, and other community organizations in Colorado to help amplify social media reach during Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. You will find suggested sample social media messaging that you can post as is or alter to fit your intended audience.

Download the toolkit: https://www.coloradocancercoalition.org/toolkits/