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Don't Fry Day is observed throughout the United States. It aims to create skin cancer prevention awareness and to raise awareness of all the risks of over-exposure to the sun.
Don't Fry Day is observed by everyone in the U.S., especially families.
Don't Fry Day was first created in 2008 to create awareness about skin cancer and what overexposure to the sun can do to the skin.
Don't Fry Day was started by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention. It was created to increase educational awareness regarding sun overexposure which usually occurs at the start of summer.
It was started as a campaign to create awareness about skin cancer, especially its prevention. This campaign was started in 2008 by the National Council on Skin Cancer and Prevent Cancer Foundation and other partner organizations. It was aimed at creating skin cancer awareness due to UV radiation. Damages to the skin due to UV radiation increases as we spend more time outdoors in warmer weather.
Summer is a time for various skin diseases, especially skin cancer. Don't Fry Day is observed on the Friday prior to Memorial Day. Since it is a long weekend, people tend to spend a lot of time outdoors, especially taking trips to the beach. This can lead to overexposure to the sun. To curb this, the day is observed to raise awareness, so that people will exercise extra caution by using sunscreen (SPF 30+) and other sun protection means, like wearing wide-brimmed hats and using good sunglasses to protect the eyes before going out. This will help curb exposure to UV radiation and UV damage, thus lowering the risk of cancer of the skin.
People are encouraged to stay indoors and have indoor picnics with family. They can also enjoy family movie time, bingeing their favorite movies.
It was started by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention.
It is observed in May on the Friday before Memorial Day. Last year, it was on May 28.
Many people stay indoors and indulge in fun indoor activities as there is a higher risk of UV radiation during summer.
It reminds people of the risk of exposing their skin to the sun, and also reminds them to fully protect their skin by using sunscreen to prevent skin cancer. Skin cancer is not as dangerous as other cancers, and early detection can cure it completely.
This observance was started in 2008 by the National Council on Skin Cancer prevention. It was started to remind people to protect themselves from the harmful effects of UV radiation.
| Date | Day |
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| May 22, 2020 | Friday |
| May 28, 2021 | Friday |
| May 27, 2022 | Friday |
| May 26, 2023 | Friday |
| May 24, 2024 | Friday |
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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