Sun Smart Sprint 5K for Melanoma Awareness

Highlights from the First Annual SunSmartSprint on May 3rd, in Crandon Park, Key Biscayne, FL

• 400 runners
• 150+ people screened for skin cancer
• Dozens of skin cancers caught
• Fun for the whole family!

• Did you know?
• Every 67 minutes someone in the U.S. dies of melanoma (a deadly skin cancer).
• Sun exposure is responsible for most melanomas and other skin cancers.
• Floridians are at risk-- we are the highest-risk state for melanoma.
• Runners are at particular risk due to their increased sun exposure.
• People of every color are at risk. Bob Marley had melanoma!
• You can be safer in the sun (click to find out how)

What we are working to do about melanoma and skin cancer:
Prevent it - While Florida sunshine can be wonderful, it can also be dangerous.   Education plays a major part in prevention. We speak at public schools and public forums to let individuals and families know how to be safe in the sun. 
Diagnose it- Since there is currently no cure for melanoma, we have to diagnose early so we can treat it .UM has state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and provides skin cancer screenings to various communities throughout the year.
Find a cure - UM Dermatology is on the cutting edge of melanoma and skin cancer research.  Our researchers are working diligently to identify the sources of skin cancers as well as mechanisms to prevent and repair cancerous cells.