Summer is in full swing and we are at the pool constantly. I feel good this year that my kids are protected with sun protection swimwear. UVSkinz is one of our favorites; with swimwear, hats and clothing with a UPF rating of 50+ which blocks out over 98% of the sun’s harmful rays. It’s loose fit allows for ease of movement and the lightweight material is quick-drying and won’t fade with regular use.
According to SkinCancer.org, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 3.5 million cases in two million people are diagnosed annually. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime. My mother developed a basal cell carcinoma a few years ago and while it was removed successfully it was still a scare. These days she is so much more careful in the sun, mostly trying to stay out of it actually.
I try to also be very careful in the sun with sunscreen and hats but my focus is the kids. I slather sunscreen on their faces, make them wear hats and outfit them in sun protection swimwear. Shae has been sporting her Pink Argyle long sleeve swimshirt all summer, especially when we hit the pool in the middle of the day. Its lightweight material is cool in the warm weather but has been protecting her arms, body and neck perfectly.
UVSkinz’s foundation is built around the memory of Darren Lee Farwell, husband of owner Rhonda. Darren was taken away way too soon after a long battle with malignant melanoma. His life was active and full and focused on friends, family and fun. In the end all that fun in the sun caused him the worst harm. Rhonda took that pain and turned it into education and research for UVSkinz. The Darren Lee Farwell Foundation was created to raise awareness of not just the causes of skin cancer but the prevention and cure rate if caught early. While UVSkinz is still a young company it’s heart and soul is strong and determined to keeps all kids safe.
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