Chicago Bears, American Academy Of Dermatology Team Up To Fight Skin Cancer With Free Screenings At Training Camp

WHAT: For the second consecutive year, the American Academy of Dermatology is partnering with the Chicago Bears to promote skin cancer prevention and detection. As part of this partnership, the Bears will offer free SPOTme® skin cancer screenings with local board-certified dermatologists during select days of RC Cola Training Camp in Bourbonnais. Screening participants will be eligible to win autographed Bears memorabilia.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7

WHERE: RC Cola Training Camp

Olivet Nazarene University

1 University Ave, Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Visit SPOTme.org to find more free screenings in your area.

HOW: Board-certified dermatologists will provide a visual inspection of exposed skin areas. SPOTme® skin cancer screenings will take place in a private booth at the Chicago Bears RC Cola Training Camp, near Field 4.

WHY: One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Although skin cancer can affect anyone, men ages 50 and older have a higher risk than the general population of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

While approximately one person dies of melanoma every hour, skin cancer is highly treatable when detected early and treated properly. To reduce the number of deaths from skin cancer, the Academy and its member dermatologists are providing free SPOTme® skin cancer screenings at various locations across the country to catch skin cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages.

Additional information and valuable resources on skin cancer prevention and detection are available at SPOTme.org.

MEDIA OPP: We encourage you to invite your audience to the free SPOTme® skin cancer screenings during Bears RC Cola Training Camp on Aug. 6 and 7, particularly on August 7, which is Blue and Orange Friday. If you would like to record on-site and/or conduct interviews, please contact Tessa Rossi at 312-240-3119. All media requests must be approved ahead of the event.

About The American Academy of Dermatology

Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., the American Academy of Dermatology, founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 18,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails. SPOT Skin Cancer is the Academy’s campaign to create a world without skin cancer through public awareness, community outreach programs and services, and advocacy that promote the prevention, detection and care of skin cancer. For more information, contact the Academy at 1-888-462-DERM (3376) or www.aad.org. Follow the Academy on Facebook (American Academy of Dermatology), Twitter (@AADskin) or YouTube (Academy of Dermatology).