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AIM Awards $90K Check To Benefit The Fight Against Melanoma

January 26, 2012 at 12:30 pm · Filed under Melanoma Newz ·Tagged , , ,

AIM at Melanoma, a non-profit organization dedicated to the research, outreach and prevention of Melanoma, has awarded a $90,000 research grant to MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC).

“West University resident Judy Sager, AIM Houston Chapter President, and Jean Schlipmann, AIM CoFounder, presented Dr. Patrick Hwu and the Melanoma Department at MDACC a check for $90,000 to support melanoma research.”

This is very exciting news for AIM and the MDACC! AIM and the MD Anderson Cancer Center have partnered together during a Houston AIM for the Cure Melanoma Fun Run and Walk in 2011. I am proud to say that UV Skinz is also a sponsor to the AIM for a Cure Walk/Runs as well as a close ally in the fight against Melanoma.

The MDACC will use the the grant “to support the ongoing research goals of MelCore.”

Find out more about MelCore and AIM at Melanoma at www.aimatmelanoma.org


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School Receives Grant For Shade Canopy

September 30, 2011 at 7:02 am · Filed under Prevention ·Tagged , , , ,

Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School students returned to school to discover a 12-by-12-foot blue canopy covering one of their play structures. With Palm Beach Gardens being on of the first schools in the district to develop a sun-safety policy as part of a partnerships with the Melanoma Foundation it took grants and fundraising to erect the canopy. They utilized the help of board member John P. Kinney, dermatologist, and help from the Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation. The canopy cost $16,000 that was partially paid for by $8,000 grant from the American Academy of Dermatology. The grant and fundraising efforts took several years, but now through the dedication of all involved the children can enjoy their playtime without worry of over-exposure to the sun.

 

Does your school need a canopy? My daughter’s school sure does! Contact the American Academy of Dermatology to get more information. If anyone else has a similar story–please share!

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