Do you know which medically important holiday takes place each June? No? Well, its Cancer from the Sun Month. And according to the Skin Cancer Foundationsfigures, two in every 100 Americans will contract the disease over the course of their lifetimes. Of those diagnosed, two are expected to die roughly every two hours. So why not purchase apop up tentand help spread the word?

Consider setting up a pop-up tent at the beach or another area where people are apt to be catching some rays. Then encourage everyone you see to wear sunblock clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats. If someone you know sells these types of items, ask them to set-up a pop up tent nearby too. That way, people may have an opportunity to purchase sun protection materials on the spot.

While you are doing so, remind them that all it takes is five badsunburnsto increase the likelihood that theyll be one of the people diagnosed with skin cancer. And offer to provide them with information on how to recognize the early signs of skin care. Perhaps an area dermatologist or oncologist would be willing to set-up a pop-up tent at your Cancer from the Sun Month event too.

At Canopies and Tarps, we have several items in stock that would be perfect for hosting Cancer from the Sun Month events. Among them are pop up canopies,sun shade sails, party tents, emergency first aid kits, banquet tables and fold-up chairs. The pop-up canopies, party tents, sun shade sails, chairs and tables could be used to set-up your display area. As for the emergency first aid kits, theyll come in handy if someone develops a bad sunburn or starts to show signs of heat related illnesses.

To obtain all of the items that weve mentioned above for your upcoming, Cancer from the Sun Month events, pleasecontact usat (877) 811-3911 today. Wed love to help you spread the word about this deadly, and far too common, disease.