Sun Squads
Roaming teams of Canadian Cancer Society volunteers help make it easier for you and your family to always use your Sun Sense with free sun safety information and sunscreen samples.  To inquire about locations or request a Sun Squad for your outdoor event, contact our Health Promotion Coordinator at 604.215.5468.

Why avoid excessive exposure to UV rays?

No one is completely safe from the sun. In Canada, sunlight is strong enough to cause skin cancer and premature aging of the skin & skin cancer is now the most common cancer in Canada. The risk of skin cancer today is much greater than it was 20 years ago and continues to increase. When it comes to skin cancer, early detection is key to prevention and treatment.

Most people don’t stay indoors when the sun is out. So when you’re outside using a little Sunsense can protect you and your family. The Canadian Cancer Society encourages all Canadians to reduce their sun exposure between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm and when you are outside, seek or create your own shade; slip on clothing that covers your arms and legs; slap on a wide-brimmed hat  and slop on sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher.  Sunlight is important for a person’s health, but you don’t need a tan to reap the benefits. A little sun goes a very long way.