Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation
The mission of the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation (CRPF) is cancer
prevention and early detection through research, education and community
outreach to all populations, including children and the underserved. Our
vision: We will achieve significant reduction in cancer incidence and
mortality by eradicating some cancers and transforming others into
manageable chronic diseases.
CRPF was founded in 1985 by Carolyn Aldigé, in memory of her father who died
of the disease one year earlier. Today the Foundation is one of the nation's
leading health organizations and has catapulted the importance of cancer
prevention to prominence.
The Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation has provided more than $97
million in support of cancer prevention research, education and outreach
programs nationwide and has played a pivotal role in developing a body of
knowledge that is the basis for important prevention and early detection
strategies.
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As Summer Fades Away, Avoid the Summer Rays
Skin cancer
(and sun-related skin damage) is largely preventable when
you make a habit of protecting your skin. The younger you are when you start
taking care of your skin, the better off you'll be as you get older.
Here are some helpful tips:
- Limit sun exposure during peak hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Always wear sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher.
- Wear tight-weave clothing and a wide-brimmed hat, as well as sunglasses.
- Seek the shade. Look for areas with shade trees or covered areas to avoid being in the sun when possible.
Remember, although sunlight is intense during summer, year-round protection is
just as important in preventing skin cancer.
