Free Sunscreen Stations Set Up At Hatboro Pool

HATBORO, PA —The borough is now playing ball with Mike Schmidt.

The Philadelphia Phillies legend and the RDK Melanoma Foundation have donated four free sunscreen stations with the first set up for the summer season at Hatboro Pool.

Borough Manager Diane Hegele said at the Borough Council's recent meeting that the stations come through a grant from the organization that involves Schmidt, the Phillies Hall of Famer who was diagnosed with Melanoma in August 2013.

"This is a great find at no cost to the borough," Hegele said.

Hegele said that the public works department would be installing the remaining stations within borough parks.

"If you’re coming to the Hatboro Pool, make sure to grab some free sunscreen from the stations located outside each locker room," the borough said in a recent Facebook post. "We are so thankful to Mike Schmidt and the RDK Melanoma Foundation for helping spread awareness of sun safety."

Learn more about sun safety and the signs of skin cancer.

Schmidt's mission since his involvement with the organization is to save lives through education about the prevention and early detection of skin cancer, especially Melanoma.

Click here to donate to the Mike Schmidt Philadelphia Skin Cancer Initiative.

Meanwhile, Hatboro Pool season is underway and residents can still purchase season passes.