This past February I posted a blog about sun protection for Little League Players. Some of it is repeated here with hopes that parents and coaches will make changes now to uniforms for next spring.
Sun damage to skin during childhood is a leading cause for skin cancers later in life. Further, [...]
To: Minneapolis/St.Paul media
SunAWARE, a Tonka Bay, MN based, skin cancer prevention advocacy group, will host ‘SunAWARE Family Fun Day,’ a fund raising event August 27th at Panino’s in North Oaks (1:00pm-4:00pm). Proceeds from the event will be used for publication of “Connor’s Right Field Save” a book for Little League Players and their families [...]
The past few weeks have been full of news about FDA changes to requirements for sunscreen testing and labeling practices. This is good news. Sunscreen labels are notoriously misleading. However, be aware that while the FDA is working to address the issues of clarity for the consumer, they still have safety and [...]
With the winter thaw, all over the country parents and children of every color and skin tone are beginning to think about Little League. Its an exciting time. Bats, balls, mitts, caps, helmets, socks and the team colors are brought out in preparation, and dreams are built.
Now is the time to make sure your child [...]
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