Don't Fry Day!!!

May, of course, is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the Friday before Memorial Day marks "Don't Fry Day"! To mark this day on my blog I want to highlight the story of Jaime Regan Rea who lost her battle with melanoma two years ago at the age of 29. Please click on the following link to read her story:





http://www.theschlip.org/jaime%20rea.html












Also, here are some facts for Don't Fry Day, courtesy of Jaime's Remembrance FaceBook page:

Did You Know?
Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined incidence of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung, and colon.

Did You Know?
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 1 million skin cancers are diagnosed annually.

Did You Know?
It is estimated that one American dies every hour from skin cancer.

Did You Know?
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime.


Did You Know?
Melanoma is the second most common form of cancer for young adults 15-29 years old.

Did You Know?
The incidence of many common cancers is falling, but the incidence of melanoma continues to rise significantly, at a rate faster than that of any of the seven most common cancers.

Did You Know?
Whether from the sun or an artificial source, ultraviolet radiation is known to cause cancer.

Did You Know...
if YOU spread the word about "Don't Fry Day" then more people will KNOW?

We invite you to get involved in raising sun safety awareness. Every voice, action, or effort is another step towards reducing and 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: www.skincancerprevention.org