Don’t Fry Day
Northwest American Indian Coalition and the National Council for Skin Cancer Prevention Partner to Remind Americans to Enjoy the Sun Safely this Summer.
Friday before Memorial Day Declared “Don’t Fry Day” as a Reminder to Take Small Steps for Sun Safety.
Brookings, Oregon – May 28, 2021 – To encourage everyone to take small steps for sun safety, the Northwest American Indian Coalition’s Health and Wellness Department has partnered with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention and its broad coalition of member organizations to designate the Friday before Memorial Day as the 13th annual “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind everyone to protect their skin by taking ‘small steps to sun safety’ while enjoying the outdoors.
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the nation, with almost 5.5 million cases diagnosed in Americans each year – more than breast, colon, lung and prostate cancers combined. In fact, 1 out of every 5 Americans will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer in their lifetime.
“Don’t Fry Day is the perfect way to jump start the summer holiday,” says Northwest American Indian Coalition chair and founder Katrina Upton. “We are proud to partner with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention and the other esteemed coalition members to get this life-saving message front and center.”
Skin cancer is highly preventable. Over 90% of all skin cancer is caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or indoor tanning devices. Americans can dramatically reduce their risk of skin cancer by:
• Not burning or tanning intentionally – no tan is a safe tan
• Generously applying sunscreen (remembering to reapply every two hours)
• Wearing sun-protective clothing
• Seeking shade during peak times of the day
• Using extra caution near water, snow and sand
About Don’t Fry Day:
“Don’t Fry Day,” now in its thirteenth year, is a public awareness campaign that aims to reduce the number of new skin cancer diagnoses by promoting sun safety and encouraging people to protect their skin while enjoying the outdoors. Learn more at https://www.skincancerprevention.org/programs/dont-fry-day\ Follow hashtag #dontfryday
National Council members represent the nation’s premiere physicians, researchers, clinicians and advocates for skin cancer prevention. Learn more at www.SkinCancerPrevention.org and www.AmericanIndianCancer.org
Northwest American Indian Coalition’s primary purpose is to preserve and protect the culture, heritage, and land of the Northwest American Indian people, in addition to providing charitable services and community healing throughout the State of Oregon. Learn more at www.nwaic.org For more information contact: Katrina Upton, Northwest American Indian Coalition, Inc. Phone: (541) 813-1514
