A group of board-certified dermatologists from The Los Angeles Metropolitan Dermatological Society banded together in 2003 to brainstorm ways in which we could fight back against the skin cancer epidemic.
Recognizing that skin cancer is a preventable disease, and that much of the carcinogenic sun damage that causes it is acquired during childhood, the doctors founded Sun Safety for Kids to raise awareness and to collaborate with schools in setting children on the path to a sun-protective lifestyle.
MISSION STATEMENT
“Preventing skin cancer by promoting sun protection, especially for children and adolescents”
Sun Safety for Kids (SSK) is a public benefit 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that, continuously since its inception, is directed entirely by board-certified dermatologists who volunteer their time. SSK has no financial relationship with any company. Income is derived entirely from individual donors and government grants.
Meet Sun Safety for Kids' Volunteer Directors
Jeff Ashley, MD
President
Joyce Fox, MD
Secretary
Richard Bennett, MD
Treasurer
Elisabeth Shim, MD
Brandon Adler, MD
Vadim Lincoln, MD
