Rite Aid Partners With The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Road to Healthy Skin Tour
June 29 2015 - 10:05AM
Business Wire
8th Annual Tour Brings Free Skin Cancer
Screenings to Approximately 35 Rite Aid Pharmacies in the
Mid-Atlantic Region
As the summer months heat up, Rite Aid is proud to serve as the
presenting sponsor of The Skin Cancer Foundation’s annual Road to
Healthy Skin Tour for the eighth consecutive year. Beginning today,
the Tour runs through late August and offers free private
screenings to the public with the help of local dermatologist
volunteers. The Tour will visit Rite Aid locations in Maryland, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
The Tour, which will provide full body and potentially
life-saving skin cancer screenings from the comfort and privacy of
one of the RV’s two exam rooms, takes place in a spacious
customized 38-foot recreational vehicle (RV). As The Skin Cancer
Foundation’s flagship early detection program, the Tour also aims
to raise skin cancer awareness and educate the public about the
importance of prevention and early detection.
“Offering unique health and wellness opportunities, such as skin
cancer screenings, to our patients in the communities we serve is a
top priority at Rite Aid,” said Dan Miller, Rite Aid senior vice
president of pharmacy operations. “Rite Aid is proud to continue
its sponsorship of The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Road to Healthy
Skin Tour as we work together to potentially save lives and offer
valuable education on skin cancer prevention to our
communities.”
New to the RV, visitors have the opportunity to learn about
Receutics Active Skin Repair, a new line of over-the-counter,
dermatologically tested skincare products, developed exclusively
for Rite Aid. The 10-piece line offers affordable, effective
treatment for many common skincare conditions including acne
clearing, therapeutic relief, sun care and anti-aging. Receutics is
available in over 500 stores, including Rite Aid locations
throughout the Tour, and online at www.receutics.com.
Since 2008, the Road to Healthy Skin Tour has screened more than
20,000 people, and detected more than 8,500 suspected cancers and
precancers, including more than 350 suspected melanomas. Over its
seven years, the Tour has traveled more than 128,000 miles, winding
its way across the United States on its mission to provide easy
access to 10-minute screenings that can potentially save lives.
“We are very thankful for Rite Aid’s continued support, which
allows us to bring the Road to Healthy Skin Tour to communities for
the eighth consecutive year,” said Skin Cancer Foundation President
Perry Robins, MD. “Since skin cancer is highly curable when
diagnosed and treated early, the Tour plays a crucial role,
potentially saving thousands of lives.”
People interested in receiving a screening are advised to arrive
early, as the free screenings are provided on a first-come,
first-served basis. Visitors will also receive educational
materials on Receutics Active Skin Repair. For complete tour
schedule, visit www.SkinCancer.org/Tour.
Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) is one of the nation's leading
drugstore chains with nearly 4,600 stores in 31 states and the
District of Columbia and fiscal 2015 annual revenues of $26.5
billion. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background
and press releases, is available through the company's website at
www.riteaid.com.
The Skin Cancer Foundation is the only global organization
solely devoted to the prevention, early detection and treatment of
skin cancer. The mission of the Foundation is to decrease the
incidence of skin cancer through public and professional education
and research. Since its inception in 1979, the Foundation has
recommended following a complete sun protection regimen that
includes seeking shade and covering up with clothing, including a
wide-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses, in addition to daily
sunscreen use. For more information, visit www.SkinCancer.org.
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