American Academy of Dermatology Hosts FREE SPOT me Skin Cancer Screening

FREE skin cancer screenings

LINK:                                     www.spotme.org

Of the 50 states, Illinois is
projected to have the 10th highest number of new cases of melanoma –
the deadliest form of skin cancer – with an estimated 2,440 new cases expected
in 2014. Men are particularly at risk, as men over 50 are at a greater risk of
developing melanoma than the general public; yet, only 18% nationwide visit a
doctor for an annual skin cancer screening, according to a recent American
Academy of Dermatology survey.

This year, the Bears
will be joining forces with the American Academy of Dermatology’s SPOT
me™ campaign to raise
awareness of skin cancer prevention and detection and encourage people to make
skin health a priority by getting regular skin cancer screenings from a
board-certified dermatologist.

The Bears and the
American Academy of Dermatology are
offering all fans a chance to get a FREE skin cancer screening by a
board-certified dermatologist during a preseason fan event.  Everyone
who receives a skin cancer screening will be eligible to win memorabilia
autographed by Bears’ players.

Visit www.spotme.org for more information.

Contact: Meghan Campbell, meghan.campbell@ogilvy.com, P: 212.880.5284 | C: 415.205.8872