Team SunSmart™

Making Sunscreen a Part of Every Athlete's

Equipment Bag!

Unprotected Sun Exposure in Childhood thru Early Adulthood Puts You at Higher Risk

Research shows that unprotected sun exposure in childhood and early adulthood contributes exponentially to the incidence of skin cancer as adults. While we encourage a healthy outdoor lifestyle, we want to promote the proper use of sunscreen and change behavior to teach everyone how to treat the sun with respect 

High School Team SunSmart™ Program

Designed to promote the health and wellness of student-athletes who are generally the leaders among their peers and therefore will set a good example for the rest of the student body. Our goal is to make the application of sunscreen a normal pre-game routine and part of an athlete's equipment bag much like they now pack a sports drink. A change in their behavior now will ensure a healthier future.

Team SunSmart^TM Video Contest

The rules are simple.  Be creative and make an original 1 minute video that meets the following requirements: 

1. Make it fun and informative without being scary. The sun is our friend but we need to treat it with respect. Wear sunscreen when you are outside — Use enough sunscreen and reapply often. Have fun in the sun but be SunSmart. 
2. Utilize the theme — Team SunSmart^TM (use your players, coaches, etc) 
3. Include info about why the audience should care 
4. Include the website address, www.rayfesta.org, in the graphics
5. Complete online submission form granting RFMF the use of video for any and all purposes.

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Interested in Starting a Team SunSmart™ Program?

The Ray Festa Melanoma Foundation works with schools, communities and associations in promoting playing sun smart. Find out how you can be involved. 

For more information, call 973.744.3557 or email  The Ray Festa Melanoma Foundation Live SunSmart^TM Program.