MAY 2023
WHEREAS, It is imperative that communities across Canada be reminded of importance of sun safety; and
WHEREAS, Over-exposure to UV radiation is one of the major causes of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers; and
WHEREAS, Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. 1 in 6 Canadians born in the 1990’s will get skin cancer in their lifetimes; and
WHEREAS, Many people seek sun without taking the advisable precautionary measures and are unaware that any darkening of skin colour, including a tan, is indicative of UV damage;
WHEREAS, Skin self-examinations should be performed on a monthly basis because skin cancers are highly treatable when detected early;
WHEREAS, Save Your Skin Foundation is dedicated to the fight against non-melanoma skin cancers, melanoma and ocular melanoma through nationwide education, advocacy, and awareness initiatives.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Ken Boshcoff, Mayor of the City of Thunder Bay, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2023 as Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, in the City of Thunder Bay, Ontario.
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