Public Health Education Fund
The Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery (PAD) is dedicated to actively educating Pennsylvania’s youth about sun safety. To further its mission, the PAD created the Sun Defense Essay Contest as a way to engage elementary school students about the dangers of overexposure to the sun. 2020 winner Whitfield Elementary is working with the Whitfield Home and School Association to create a lasting structure on the grounds of the elementary school.
​In 2021, the PAD and American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) are partnering for the Sun Safety Poster Contest to have students show their artistic talents in depicting sun safety behavior.
Entering the Sun Safety Educational Poster Contest
The 2025 contest winner has been selected. Stay tuned for the opening of the 2026 contest in January!
Questions?
Email info@padermatology.org
​The winning school of the 2025 Sun Safety Poster Contest is
Keystone High School in Knox, PA!
The school will receive a $5,000 grant to fund the building of an outdoor pavilion to serve as a shaded outdoor learning space for students.
Poster by: Kaleb, Grade 12
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Contribute to the Fund
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The PAD Public Health Education Fund provides the grant to the school that wins our Sun Defense Essay Contest. We accept financial contributions from corporations and individuals to support this worthy program. Because the PAD Public Health Education Fund is administered by The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, a 501(c)3 organization, all contributions are tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
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​This link takes you to the website of the Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, where you can safely make your online donation. Choose "Fund 420-056-Dermatology Public Health Education Fund" and enter your information to complete your donation.
Additional Information
Email: info@padermatology.org
Phone: (866) 650-3376