FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT
General Inquiries: Kerry Parker
1-877-WDS-ROSE | (1-877-937-7673)

Media Inquiries: Nancy FitzGerald
(760) 333-9296
Families Play Safe in the Sun Coast-to-Coast!
JOIN THE GRAND FINALE!

As a grand finale to our 3-year Families Play Safe in the Sun Campaign, we would like our 15th event to take place in YOUR city!


THE GOAL: To ensure that at least one Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS) member in each of the 50 states offers a sun safety educational outreach in their community by the end of the second week of May, 2008.

In effect, we will stage a united volunteer effort to promote sun safety in a grassroots way, tapping into WDS membership in communities all across the USA! International members are invited to participate as well.
HOW: The WDS will help you make this happen!
It’s easy to become involved!

One member or a team of dermatologists can select a venue to present a sun safety educational talk. Ideas include:
  • Classroom or school assembly
  • Community organizations such as Rotary Club, or Lion’s Club,
  • Youth organizations such as Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, or Boy/Girl Scouts.
  • Member’s choice

The emphasis is on sun safety education, so there will not be a screening component as previous events have included.

Just follow these simple steps to get started:

  1. Fill out the Coast-to-Coast Participation - Deadline Extended to May 1- Sign-up Today! (Form Available Online - Click Here)
  2. Watch for our downloadable sun safety educational tool kit which will help you plan and present a successful outreach event--coming soon to the WDS website!
  3. Once your event is scheduled, let us know about your specific needs and we will provide you with educational supplies and materials in a customized Sun Safety Education Kit for distribution at your event.

For more information contact the Women’s Dermatologic Society by
---> eMail: ljohnson@womensderm.org
---> Phone: 1-877-WDS-ROSE (937-7673)
---> Website: www.womensderm.org
SAMPLES OF SUN SAFETY EDUCATIONAL TOOLS:


For further information about Women’s Dermatologic Society, visit:
www.womensderm.org
www.playsafeinthesun.org

Contact Kerry Parker, Executive Director, at 1-877-WDS-ROSE

The Women's Dermatologic Society supports the careers and professional development of women dermatologists. The mission of the Women’s Dermatologic Society is to help women in dermatology achieve their greatest personal and professional potential by striving to: foster, promote, and support women’s issues in dermatology; identify, train, and recognize women leaders in dermatology; and provide a forum for developing relationships.