July 17, 2020 About four years ago, Ross Christopher Donaldson, his wife, Kate, and their two daughters spent a perfect spring day walking around Forest Park in St. Louis. It was great, he said — until they got home and realized they all had sunburns. Kate, who works in public health, asked Donaldson the sort of question that often sparks an idea for a new product:  Hand sanitizer dispensers are all over the place, so why aren’t there also dispensers with sunscreen? That

March 25, 2019 Every hour a person dies from melanoma in the U.S. Accessible and free sunscreen has been linked to lower rates of skin cancer. Even on a cloudy day, Deb Girard lathers on sunscreen. “I try to be a good role model,” says Girard, the executive director of IMPACT Melanoma, a nonprofit that works to increase education and reduce skin cancer. Melanoma rates have continued to rise over the past 30 years. Cities, nonprofits and health organizations are looking for st

Recent Recipient Ross Donaldson, founder and CEO of Sunstation USA is a singular example both Arch Grants’ approach and of how a sustainable business should work. Sunstation USA’s substantive rethink of how the sunscreen industry might operate is exemplary of what we can all do to foster a responsible and sustainable business culture in St. Louis. By no means is it easy to establish a sustainable business. However, as Donaldson explains, making sustainability a central value

Melanoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the skin cells called melanocytes (cells that color the skin). Melanocytes are found throughout the lower part of the epidermis. They make melanin, the pigment that gives skin its natural color. When skin is exposed to the sun, melanocytes make more pigment, causing the skin to tan, or darken. The skin is the body’s largest organ. It protects against heat, sunlight, injury, and infection. The skin has two main

Skin cancer Introduction Skin cancer is usually a result of too much sun exposure. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. Many types of skin cancer are both preventable and treatable. There are 5 different types of skin cancer: Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form, accounting for 90% of all skin cancers. It starts in the basal cells, at the bottom of the outer skin layer. This skin cancer is caused by long-term exposure to sunlight. It is the most easily treat

Are you looking for that perfect Christmas gift? You want something unique, creative, socially responsible, right? And it doesn't hurt to become the envy of the entire neighborhood...we've got you covered! That's why SUNSTATION USA is the perfect Christmas gift. If you have a swimming pool, own a lake or beach house, run an Airbnb, or just spend a lot of time out in the yard, SUNSTATION USA is the ideal Christmas gift! Our sunscreen dispensers offers a unique tool to prevent

As temperatures drop, the sun sets earlier, and Fall turns into Winter, it's natural to move into hibernation-mode. We begin to spend more time inside, layer our clothing, and pack on the holiday weight. We also assume everything else hibernates. But one thing remains constant - the sun. The sun doesn't hibernate. And yet we stop applying sunscreen before we go outside as if it does. We're lulled into a wintry slumber, and inadvertently put our health at risk. Skin cancer is

Let’s admit it, this election cycle has been quite the circus. In this landscape of frustration and potential-disillusionment, many have begun to wonder if their voice still matters. And your VOICE matters because your VOTE matters! Your voice goes beyond the media conglomerates. It’s louder than the Electoral College. Your voice plays a vital role in your hometown and local community. You have the potential to impact and implement change that truly works for you when

Everyone loves the sunshine, but too much of a good thing now could create major health problems for you later on. Because of the risk of skin cancer, you need to adopt sun-safe behaviors year-round, and avoid intentional exposure to natural sunlight and its harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV light, even if it comes from an artificial source, is a carcinogen. More than 1 million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. each year, outnumbering all other cancers

Nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer each year in the United States, at an estimated annual cost of $8.1 billion. Skin cancer can be serious, expensive, and sometimes even deadly. Skin cancer cases continue to increase in the US. Fortunately, most skin cancers can be prevented. Visitors and staff of outdoor recreational areas are at risk of getting too much sun exposure for many reasons. For example: + Visitors and staff often spend long hours outdoors in the s