Boy Scouts Help with Sunscreen Day at Cedar Beach

Sunscreening Information Day was held at Cedar Beach June 9 to educate beach-goers about the dangers of skin cancer and how to best protect your skin from the sun.

The event was sponsored by the Stony Brook University Hospital Auxiliary and local Boy Scout Troop 384 helped with the event by handing out pamphlets and sunscreen provided by the Department of Dermatology at Stony Brook University School of Medicine.

“With the beautiful summer weather on its way, it is important for our residents to be aware of the dangers that can come with sitting out in the sun," said Councilwoman Jane Bonner said. I would like to thank Linda Shamash of the Stony Brook University Hospital Auxiliary and the members of Boy Scout Troop 384 for their help in providing the area’s beach-goers with vital information that could end up saving lives."

“Harmful UV rays can cause health problems and we should be pro-active to ensure we avoid such effects," Legis. Anker said. "I urge everyone to help protect your skin through the use of sunscreen this summer.”