Play Safe in the Sun Program

The award-winning WDS Play Safe in the Sun Program works at curbing the incidence of skin cancer by providing free skin cancer screenings, sun damage assessments, sun safety educational materials, and complimentary sunscreen samples to the public. Children are welcome to volunteer with their families and pass out sunscreen samples.

2024 Play Safe in the Sun Events

Run for the Rainbow for Children's Hospital of Mississippi
Ridgeland, MS | March 16, 2024
Chair: Thy Huynh, MD

Kicks for a Cure
Omaha, NE | April 20, 2024
Chair: Jennifer Adams, MD

Lung Force Walk
New York City, NY | May 18, 2024
Chair: Emily Lebowitz, MD

Omaha Storm Chaser Game
Omaha, NE | May 26, 2024
Chair: Jennifer Adams, MD

NCAA College World Series
Omaha, NE | June 22, 2024
Chair: Jennifer Adams, MD

Get Up! Get Moving! Back to School Drive
Omaha, NE | June 22, 2024
Chair: Jennifer Adams, MD

Chicago Triathlon
Chicago, IL | August 23-25, 2024
Chairs: Mariam Mafee, MD

International Women in Fire Conference
San Diego, CA | September 11-14, 2024