The UTMB DIG is looking for volunteers for the following events:
“Stay Shady!” High School Presentations
We will use a new version of our "Stay Shady!" presentation to teach local high school students about the importance of sun protection.
Date: Saturday, April 21st
Time: 9:00 AM to Noon
Location: Galveston Ball High School
Please contact Will Tausend (wetausen@utmb.edu) if you are interested in participating.
Bake Sale Fundraiser
Proceeds will go to the UTMB DIG, whose goal is to help raise funds for melanoma research and promote sun protection awareness.
Date: Monday, April 30th & Tuesday, May 1st
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Outside of Moody Medical Library
Please contact Rebecca Philips (rcphilip@utmb.edu) if you are interested in working at the bake sale or donating baked goods.
AIM for a Cure Melanoma Walk - Don't forget to sign up online!
Date: Saturday, May 5th
Time: Registration at 8:00 AM; Walk begins at 8:30 AM
Walk Location: UTMB Alumni Field House, 215 Holiday Dr., Galveston, TX 77555
Format: Leisurely walk or run
Fee: There is NO fee to participate. Each walker is encouraged to raise at least $50.
Completed pledge sheet, waiver, and donations: Due the day of the event
To Register and/or Donate: Click on the following link: AIM FOR A CURE
Free Skin Cancer Screening with UTMB Dermatology Department
Date: Saturday, May 5th
Time: After the AIM for a Cure Melanoma Walk, 10:00 AM to Noon
Locations: Stewart Road Family Medicine (6710 Stewart Road, Suite 100; Galveston, TX 77551) & University Dermatology at Bay Colony (2785 Gulf Freeway South, Suite 165; League City, TX 77573)
Please contact Rebecca Philips (rcphilip@utmb.edu) if you are interested in volunteering at one of the skin cancer screening locations.
The University of Texas Medical Branch Dermatology Interest Group (UTMB DIG) is a resource for medical students interested in Dermatology as well as for dermatologists and residents.
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