The Melanoma International Foundation provides a wide variety of educational programs to the public. Many of  the programs listed below can be adapted for volunteers to use in their own communities.  If you would like to request a program, please contact Deb Cornelius, our Director of Outreach and Education.

Health & Wellness Fairs:    Is your company or organization hosting a health and wellness fair? MIF can staff a table, providing important information about skin self-exam, sun safe behaviors and the the dangers of tanning salons.

Lunchtime (anytime) Learning:    This is our most requested program and typically it takes place at a civic organization meeting (Lion's Club, Rotary Club, etc) or someone's workplace. One of MIF's staff members will cover the following topics and open up the floor for questions about:
* Melanoma:  Who is at risk?
* Melanoma Prevention:  pointers about sunsafety
* Skin Self-Examination to find melanoma early
* Opportunities to get involved with MIF

This presentation typically requires 1/2 hour. If additional time is available, we may be able to take photos showing sun damage with our UV camera. 

Early Childhood Program: MIF staff members are available to speak to new parents groups regarding ways to keep their babies safe from the sun and develop a lifetime of sun safe behaviors.

Sprouts:  A sun safety awareness program designed for Preschool and Elementary age kids!  Designed to be fun and interactive this program caters to groups of 5 to 75 kids at a time.  A great program to bring to your local preschool or elementary school.  Download a Sprouts Flyer

The Prom Pledge: This program specifically targets teens and the dangers of tanning.  It incorporates incentives for teens to avoid tanning salons and educational pieces to bring awareness to both teens AND their parents.  A great program for prom season or spring break!  Download a Prom Pledge Flyer

Summer Survival:  MIF Staff members present a "summer camp style" awareness presentation with along other local safety organizations.   Using games and hands on activities, this program brings education and awareness to taking care in teh summer sun! Download a Summer Survival Flyer

 Update:  March 10, 2010