Play Safe in the Sun Program

The award-winning WDS Play Safe in the Sun Program works at curbing the incidence of skin cancer by providing free skin cancer screenings, sun damage assessments, sun safety educational materials, and complimentary sunscreen samples to the public. Children are welcome to volunteer with their families and pass out sunscreen samples.

2025 Play Safe in the Sun Events

Run for the Rainbow for Children's Hospital of Mississippi
Ridgeland, MS | March 15, 2025
Chair: Thy Huynh, MD

Kicks for a Cure
Omaha, NE | April 12, 2025
Chair: Jennifer Adams, MD

Lung Force Walk
New York, NY | May 17, 2025
Chair: Emily Lebowitz, MD

Omaha Storm Chaser Game
Omaha, NE | May 2025
Chair: Jennifer Adams, MD

Cattleman's Ball
Omaha, NE | June 7, 2025
Chair: Jennifer Adams, MD

NCAA College World Series
Omaha, NE | June 21, 2025
Chair: Jennifer Adams, MD

Get up! Get moving! Get back to school drive
Omaha, NE | June 2025
Chair: Jennifer Adams, MD

Chicago Triathlon
Chicago, IL | August 23-24, 2025
Chairs: Mariam Mafee, MD