BRING SHADE TO WHERE KIDS SHINE
Too much sun puts kids at higher risk of melanoma and other skin cancers later in life. You can make a real difference by nominating a camp, community centre, daycare, public park, recreation facility, or youth sports team to receive enhanced sun protection.
Each $5 donated counts as one entry for the space you nominate.
Example: A $100 donation = 20 entries for your space
NOMINATE TODAY
Proudly Partnering With Shade Sails Canada
We’re excited to team up with Shade Sails Canada—Canada’s premier maker of custom shade structures. Their products are crafted in Revelstoke, BC and built to stand up to our unique Canadian climate while providing outstanding UV protection. Their commitment to safer outdoor spaces aligns perfectly with our mission to reduce skin cancer risk and keep communities sun-safe.
Why It Matters
Kids deserve safe outdoor spaces to play, learn, and grow. But skin cancer is on the rise, and prevention starts in childhood.
1 in 3
cancers diagnosed in Canada is a skin cancer.
85%
of skin cancers are caused by UV radiation.
80%
of an individual's lifetime exposure to the sun occurs before the age of 18.
1
A single blistering sunburn before the age of 20 increases the risk of developing melanoma later in life.
Melanoma Canada advocates for and supports Canadians living with melanoma and skin cancer with helpful resources, education, psychosocial support services, and more.
Support melanoma and skin cancer patients, caregivers, and medical professionals through current and coordinated information and services.
Educate Canadians on melanoma and skin cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment options available.
Be the united voice of the melanoma and skin cancer community, advocating for early detection, timely diagnosis, and effective treatment options.
Vision
Our vision is simple and focused: Zero melanoma and skin cancer related deaths. Visit melanomacanada.ca