Volunteer dermatologists, nurses, students, and other representatives from the Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS) recently partnered with the LPGA to promote sun safety and prevent skin cancer among young women. This public outreach event took place in Half Moon Bay, California, last week.

The LPGA was represented by none other than golf sensation Paula Creamer, who will also serve as the sun safety ambassador of the WDS “Play safe in the sun” campaign.

Creamer, who won the tournament, commented, “It feels so great winning this championship and so does supporting the Women's Dermatologic Society's winning effort to raise awareness about sun safety and skin cancer for outdoor enthusiasts.”

Highlights of the outreach event include,

•    292 sun damage assessments were conducted utilizing UV reflectance
       units.
•    242 individuals participated in the sun damage assessment study.
•    92 free skin cancer screenings were conducted for fans and members of
       the media.
•    35% of the individuals who were screened were referred to
       dermatologists for further diagnosis/biopsy of suspicious sites
       presumptively diagnosed as skin cancer.
•    Golf fans received 13,000 free samples of broad-spectrum sunscreen with reminders to protect the skin even under the area's cloudy skies and cooler weather.
•    Hayward Mayor Michael Sweeney issued a proclamation to WDS in
       recognition of the importance of sun safety and skin cancer prevention.