Skin Cancer Foundation
| Founded | 1979 |
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| Founder | Perry Robins, MD |
| Focus | Skin cancer prevention, early detection and treatment |
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Area served | United States, International |
| Method | Public education, professional organization |
President | Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, F.A.A.D., F.A.C.P. |
| Website | www |
The Skin Cancer Foundation (SCF), founded in 1979, aims to "empower people to take a proactive approach to daily sun protection and the early detection and treatment of skin cancer." The organization has developed a mix of programs and resources that serve the needs of a diverse audience. SCF disseminates information via its digital resources, public service campaigns and community programs, including Destination: Healthy Skin. The foundation's professional membership includes dermatologists, Mohs surgeons, plastic surgeons and other medical professionals working to fight skin cancer. Headquartered in New York City, the foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity.