In-Kind Donors
AAD Secures Sunscreen Donation for Haiti Relief Efforts
The massive earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12th left homes and lives devastated. Aftershocks continued to rock this small country, making rescue and recovery efforts even more difficult. Soldiers and other relief workers were on hand to lend assistance and distribute life-saving provisions provided by a variety of sources, including the United Service Organization (USO).
Shortly after the initial earthquake, the Academy was
contacted by Bruce A. Brod, MD, FAAD and his partner,
Jennifer L. Mueller, MD, FAAD, with a request for assistance
from the USO. One of the items frequently requested by
soldiers is sunscreen. Long hours in the harsh sun combined
with malaria prophylaxis that increases photosensitivity
makes sun protection a necessity. The Academy responded by
securing a donation of more than 23,000 tubes of sunscreen
from one of our Corporate Partners - La Roche-Posay
Laboratoire Pharmaceutique!
We extend our thanks to La Roche-Posay Laboratoire
Pharmaceutique for their generosity and quick response to
meet this urgent need.
Play Sun Smart™
Now in its 11th year, the Play Sun Smart™
program is a public service partnership between the Academy, Major League Baseball®, and the Major League Baseball Players Association that raises awareness about the importance
of sun safety and the early detection of skin cancer.
Through this program, volunteer dermatologists conduct skin cancer screenings and offer prevention tips to baseball players, coaches, staff and family members.
Nearly 2,500 people are screened each year.
Each person who is screened receives a complimentary
assortment of consumer products to try. Product
donations are requested in the 
fall/winter of each year
for the upcoming baseball season. Companies receive
important recognition in the Leaders in Giving Annual
Report, at the Development and the AAD website and on signage at the Academy’s Annual Meeting.
If
you are interested in donating products, please contact Development@aad.org.
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Other 2009 In-Kind Gifts
Regional Dermatology Training Center in Moshi, Tanzania
Bennett K. Schwartz, MD, FAAD
AAD Camp Discovery
Intendis, Inc.
National Rehab Equipment, Inc.
Sun Protection Zone
Kentucky State Fair Skin Cancer Screenings
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company
Niadyne, Inc./NIA24
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