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Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation Receives

Donation From Jupiter High School Student Government

Richard David Kann (RDK) Melanoma Foundation About The Richard David Kann Melanoma (RDK) sunscreen dispensers to inspire people to implement lifelong
recently received a check from the Jupiter High School Foundation habits for prevention of skin cancer.
(JHS) student government to help with its mission of The foundation has been working locally and nationally Deborah Kann Schwarzberg is founder and president
saving lives through education about the prevention and for over 25 years to save lives by changing behaviors of the RDK Melanoma Foundation. To learn more visit
early detection of skin cancer, especially melanoma. The through education to increase awareness on sun safety melanomafoundation.com or call (561) 655-9655.
$250 raised by the students was from SunChip sales at the prevention and early detection of melanoma.
school’s football games. Their newest initiative involves the distribution
“We are extremely grateful for the students not only of sunscreen dispensers in parks, beaches,
raising funds for our cause, but also creating a public service schools, and outdoor areas, where sun exposure is
announcement about skin cancer in order to educate the excessive. The unique Students Against Melanoma
students about sun safety behaviors,” said Stacy Ostrau, (SAM) Clubs in middle and high school, and the
executive director of RDK Melanoma Foundation. “The SunSmart America curricula, programs, and
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foundation’s vision is to educate children throughout the resources, have educated hundreds of thousands
country and give them the skills necessary to make healthy of students, families and communities on sun
sun safety choices throughout their lives.” safety behaviors and practices for prevention
Jupiter High School is also one of the many schools in and early detection of skin cancer. Today RDK
Palm Beach County that have a Students Against Melanoma and Hall of Fame baseball player, Mike Schmidt
(SAM) Club. The unique SAM Clubs are in middle and high have launched The Mike Schmidt SunSmart USA
school, and the SunSmart America curricula, programs, and program. This grassroots program, launched in
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resources, have educated hundreds of thousands of students, Philadelphia in 2017, strives to make a positive
families and communities on sun safety behaviors and impact by protecting the public at beaches, parks Riley Grimes, Camil Coss, Leah Perry, Rita Fox, Colleen Iannitti,
techniques for prevention and early detection of skin cancer. and stadiums nationwide with the placement of Krysten Fisher, Isabella Delahunty, Adriana Melendez
Chief’s Corner

Dear Resident, your shoulder, carry a purse that has straps and can cross over • Remember to set your home alarm before leaving.
The hustle and bustle of your body. • If you plan on traveling out of town for an extended vacation,
the holidays has arrived. It is • Don’t fumble with your car keys while walking to your car have a neighbor you know and trust, collect your mail or have
important to protect yourself or up to your house; have the keys out and ready to use. the post office stop mail delivery until you are back at home.
and your home from becoming • Do not leave valuable items in your car. An over-stuffed mailbox is a sign that you are out of town.
a victim of a crime during this • When using an ATM, have your card out and ready to use • Leave a light on inside your home, or set an automatic timer
time of year. I would like to so you are not searching through your wallet or bag and not for your lights if you go out at night, or if you are out of town.
take this opportunity to share paying attention to your surroundings. Our goal is for you and your family to have a safe holiday
with you some safety tips to • Avoid flashing large amounts of cash when going to pay season. Please continue to visit us on our website at www.jupiter.
ensure that you have a safe for something. fl.us/jpd, and on Facebook @JupiterPolice to learn about new
holiday season. • Always walk in well lighted areas; especially at shopping and happening events within the Town of Jupiter.
• The malls are very centers. Sincerely,
crowded this time of year and women who carry a purse are an • Stay off your cell phone as you walk through parking lots Daniel J. Kerr,
easy target for a purse snatcher. Instead of carrying a purse over or streets when you are alone. Chief of Police

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