Outrun the Sun

11/12/2025

There are more than 1 million firefighters in the U.S. They have an increased risk for melanoma due to on-the-job exposure to chemicals. Regular skin checks are key to early detection.

Fire departments can use our free information about prevention and early detection to educate their teams. Let's make skin health a routine in fire stations across the country! Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/FirefighterSkinSafety

11/10/2025

Thanks to our friends at the Cleveland Clinic for these important sun safety tips! We're honored to work with our Melanoma Research Scholars at the Cleveland Clinic and around the country to support melanoma research.

You can reduce your risk of skin cancer with these sun care reminders and tips from a cancer care specialist.

11/07/2025

Are we doing a good job wearing sunscreen? It turns out not many of us are!

Thanks to Dr. Han from Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IU Indianapolis for breaking down the numbers!

Watch the entire conversation from our partners at IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center here: https://cancer.iu.edu/community/simon-says/recordings/sunscreen.html

11/05/2025

It's in your weather app. It gets mentioned in forecasts. So what exactly is the UV Index? A dermatologist breaks it down. ☀️

The measurement has nothing to do with how hot it is outside.

11/04/2025

Remember: there is no safe tan. Tanning beds increase your risk of developing skin cancer. Protect your health by taking care of your skin!

11/03/2025

Medical students who are not studying dermatology as a specialty may not be learning all they need to know to detect skin cancer. That's why we created a free program to help all future physicians learn to spot a problem. Early detection saves lives!

Learn more about our program: https://outrunthesun.org/education/skin-cancer-curriculum-for-medical-schools

10/31/2025

Don't get tricked by the sun! Remember to protect your skin with SPF and a hat, even in the fall! Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻

10/30/2025

❗Applications Due Tomorrow❗
Applications for our Melanoma Research Scholar Program are due October 31.

Want to help support melanoma research? Consider a gift to Outrun the Sun: https://outrunthesun.org/giving

10/29/2025

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, but it is also highly curable when detected early. This is your reminder to schedule that appointment and get checked!

10/27/2025

What's the difference between the types of skin cancer? There's a lot to know when it comes to melanoma and other skin cancers.

Skin cancers range from relatively easy to treat to potentially lethal. A Yale Medicine expert offers insights on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

10/25/2025

Congrats to the 90+ marching bands that are participating in this weekend's Bands of America Super Regional here in Indianapolis. We are thrilled to be the sun safety partner of Music for All, helping to teach young performers the importance of protecting their skin. The following message is playing in the stadium this weekend for performers and audience members.

10/24/2025

Long pants and cozy sweaters aren't just perfect for a fall afternoon. They're also perfect for helping you stay sun safe! Layer up the clothes and the SPF and enjoy the fall weather!