Plan Not To Tan Sioux City

Plan Not To Tan Sioux CityMalignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, is increasingly common among young people, largely due to an increase in sun and tanning bed exposure. Participating in indoor tanning before the age of 35 increases the risk of melanoma by 75%. The risk is even higher when used before age 25. Skin damage done in younger years cannot be reversed and can have devastating effects.The June E. Nylen Cancer Center, the Morningside College Nylen School of Nursing, and the Iowa Cancer Consortium are partnering to educate high school students on the dangers of indoor and outdoor tanning. Plan Not To Tan involves reaching out to Sioux City high school students and, through friendly competition, encourages teens not to tan for events like spring break and prom.Two Contests, Fabulous Prizes! 

  1. The participating school with the most students who pledge not to tan per total student body wins $500 cash to be put toward the after prom party.
  2. The winner of an Instagram photo contest wins a $50 Buckle gift card.

Click on this lint for more details and contest rules.  http://canceriowa.org/plannottotansiouxcity.aspx

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