make big change: sunscreen dispenser pilot proposal

Laurie SeaveyExecutive Directorl.seavey@makebigchange.org603-674-8156

Amber Ostrej Grant Park Resident & Volunteeramberrows@yahoo.com678-517-1605

About UsMake Big Change is an action oriented non-profit organization established in 2014, wholly dedicated to fostering progressive steps towards reducing the incidences of skin cancers across New England and abroad through educational awareness and strategic prevention initiatives.

http://makebigchange.org

n Skin Cancer is now the most common type ofcancer in the US

n 1 person/hour in the USA dies from melanoma

n 1 and 5 will develop skin cancer in theirlifetime

n Majority of skin cancer cases are preventable

n US Surgeon General’s 2014 Call To Action:Increase opportunities for sun protection inoutdoor settings

Source: CDC and US Surgeon General

Facts and figures

Cities throughout the US are recognizing skin cancer as a public health problem and implementing free sunscreen dispenser programs

…...with Tampa, NYC and Atlanta pursuing pilots

“Preventing skin cancer is a public health imperative…We are proud to be the first northeast city to pilot [sunscreen dispensers] and thank MFNE and MBC for stepping forward as partners.” -Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Boston

Let’s make Atlanta the next city.

Pilot proposal: Place one dispenser at Ormond-Grant Park park

n Proposed location: Grant St. park entrance from playground

n Maximum visibility to park patrons and neighborhood walkers

n Distance and higher grade topography from playground expected to:

n Deter small kids or vandals from rubbing sunscreen on the equipment

n Mitigate children getting sunscreen without an adult’s help

n Councilwoman Carla Smith, Grant Park Neighborhood Association, and Friends of Ormond-Grant Park have approved and support pilot;

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Bright Guard dispensers and sunscreen are our dispenser of choice for their durability, ease of use, and quality, chemical-free sunscreen

Safe for anyone 6+ months old

Dispenses 670 1ml applications

per bag

Bright Guard Natural

Sunscreen with SPF30

Effective, broad-spectrum (UVA/B) protection using

mineral-based active ingredients

INDEMNIFICATION

HANDS-FREE

§ Free standing 48” inch pole (2 height options)

§ Suggest cementing dispenser pole into galvanized bucket and burying underground (or standard method used by Parks)

§ Parks & Recreation’s help with installation to ensure park standards are followed is appreciated

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Recommended installation for public parks is ’pole mounted’ and buried into ground

§Assembly instructions provided with unit; Videos available

Assembly Instructions

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm9wm6dGqx--yzhrfMJkuFg

Maintenance, sustained funding, and citizen interest will be key to the pilot’s success

Maintenance §Daily monitoring by volunteers from Make Big Change and neighborhood Girl Scout troops

§ Clean daily§ Refill sunscreen and change batteries as needed (Make Big Change)

§Damaged faceplates replaced by Bright Guard §Defective dispensers replaced by Bright Guard (excluding theft/vandalism)

Donations / Future funding§Make Big Change will donate:

§ Dispenser + Pole + Batteries § 1 case of Sunscreen

§Corporate sponsorships and local donations (e.g. Friends of Ormond-Grant Park) will fund future sunscreen / battery refills

Success criteria§ Utilization of sunscreen§ Citizen feedback (surveys, social media sentiment) #SPFintheATL§Track damage, vandalism, upkeep§Long-term funding§Report will be provided at end of year on pilot outcomes

Thank you & Questions

7/5/16