Avery Dennison Helps Drive Awareness With Skin Cancer Foundation’s Mobile Screening

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and skin cancer is America’s most common form of the disease with more than five million cases diagnosed in the United States each year. Fortunately, it’s also one of the most preventable cancers. That’s why Avery Dennison has partnered with The Skin Cancer Foundation to encourage people to check their skin for warning signs and reduce long-term exposure to the sun’s harmful rays

The partnership features two major elements:

• The Foundation’s mobile education and screening program, “Destination Healthy Skin” features a traveling “Destination Healthy Skin” recreational vehicle that will travel across the country to provide free skin cancer screenings. The in-kind printed graphics and window film sponsor, Avery Dennison provided all the materials to wrap the vehicle.
• Avery Dennison will also support the organization’s Skin Cancer Foundation Partner Panel at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 13 at 601 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY. Themed “Fighting Skin Cancer From Every Angle,” the panel will provide a deep dive on sunscreen and skincare, UPF clothing and physicians. David Korvah, Marketing Manager at Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions, will provide perspective on window film and its role in skin projection.

About “Destination Healthy Skin” Vehicle

Credit: Avery Dennison

Equipped with private exam rooms, the mobile unit allows volunteer dermatologists to perform free, full-body screenings, provide early detection and prevention information and distribute free sunscreen products.

Over the next seven months, it will travel thousands of miles to host “Destination Healthy Skin” events in 40 cities. Since the program’s launch, the RV has provided 34,000 free skin cancer screenings, identified more than 13,700 potential skin cancers, and provided free sun protection products to more than 116,000 people.

The state-of-the-art, 38-foot RV features a gorgeous blue/green ombre printed design on Avery Dennison wrapping films, and UV-protective window tints — all were installed by Chicago Wrap, a wide format print production firm and commercial wrap shop based in Aurora, IL. The window tint films offer up to 99% UV Protection and carry The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation for effective sun protection.

“Skin cancer is a relentless disease that strikes one in five people by age 70,” said Korvah. “We’re dedicated to providing meaningful solutions for sun safety. As our commitment to raising awareness about skin cancer continues to grow, so does the Avery Dennison portfolio of sun-shielding products.”

The full list of Avery Dennison products installed on the bus include:

Avery Dennison MPI 1105 Easy Apply™ RS Digital Wrapping Film – A premium, high-gloss cast film with superior 3D conformability, stunning printability, and maximum durability for complex surfaces with curves and recesses. With lower initial tact, this film features Easy Apply RS adhesive to ensure application speed and ease of use.

Avery Dennison DOL 1360 Max Gloss Overlaminate – A premium digital overlaminate that offers maximum protection and longer-term graphics performance, this overlaminate is ideal for exterior applications. The clear, protective film offers added vertical and horizontal durability in a high-gloss, luster or matt finish, for the best protection against the toughest environmental elements, UV, scratches and abrasion.

Avery Dennison Encore Supreme IR 25 – The ultimate in luxury and performance, this window tint film is engineered with advanced nanoceramic technology that delivers up to 93% Selective Infrared Rejection and up to 65% Total Solar Energy Rejection that keep vehicles cool. The perfect balance of style and innovation, this film combines unmatched heat rejection, cutting-edge technology and modern elegance.

Avery Dennison Encore Shield IR -- Virtually invisible yet powerful, this clear automotive tint uses state-of-the-art nanotechnology to block more than 99% of harmful UV rays and reject a significant portion of solar energy while preserving the vehicle’s original appearance.

Avery Dennison MPI 2528 Printable Window Perforated Film – Offering one-way visibility for window applications, this film provides customizable options for light transmission, great image clarity and color pop while significantly reducing indoor solar heat gain.

For more information on the “Destination Healthy Skin” RV and list of traveling locations, go to www.skincancer.org/early-detection/destination-healthy-skin/.  For more information on Avery Dennison digital graphic films and protective window tint, visit graphics.averydennison.com.

Source: Avery Dennison 

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