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Innovations is a community publication of the University of Hawai ‘ i Cancer Center , produced with support from the Friends of the University of Hawai ‘ i Cancer Center . If you have comments or suggestions , please call 808-586-3010 or visit uhcancercenter . org .

Naoto T . Ueno , MD , PhD , Director University of Hawai ‘ i Cancer Center

Christopher M . Yasuma , President Friends of the University of Hawai ‘ i Cancer Center

Anela Akana , MA - Editor Paula Higuchi , MSW - Copy Editor Michelle Hashimoto - Copy Editor Jena Funakoshi , MA - Contributing Writer , Photographer Haider Rifaat Hussain , MA - Contributing Writer University of Hawai ‘ i Cancer Center

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A COMMUNITY INITIATIVE by Friends of the UH Cancer Center

SKIN FACTS

from the University of Hawai ‘ i Cancer Center

• The skin is our largest organ and essential for protecting our bodies

• Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U . S ., and affects one out of every five adults

• 10,000 people in Hawai ‘ i will be diagnosed with a skin cancer , every year

• Skin cancer is the most preventable type of cancer

THE INITIATIVE INCLUDES :

• van staffed by a wellness team to dispense educational materials and sunscreen .

• The van will visit beaches , golf courses , parks , pickleball courts and other outdoor venues .

• Media campaign announcing the initiative and van locations , include public service announcements , social media and public relations .

Please support the initiative . Donate today at friendsofuhcc . org .