Heman Bekele, a 9th grader from Viriginia, has won $25K in the annual competition for his low-cost solution that could positively impact skin cancer outcomes.
Activation will allow thousands of people, who may not have access to a dermatologist, to receive a free skin check performed by a certified dermatologist.
Restrictions on certain UV filters may have negative impacts on the use of sunscreen to prevent skin cancer, sunburn, and photoaging if they lead to reduced sunscreen usage.
Daily sunscreen use, scheduling outdoor activities in the early morning or late afternoon, and covering up with clothing, hats and sunglasses are encouraged.
Event will commemorate its 2022 sponsorship of Destination Healthy Skin, the Skin Cancer Foundation’s mobile skin cancer education and screening program.
The Destination Healthy Skin RV will traverse the country from May to September with volunteer dermatologists who will provide free skin cancer screenings.