NIVEA Sun and SunSavvy, an organisation created by concerned Durban moms Donna Short and Hayleigh Bott, has begun installation of sunscreen dispensers filled with Nivea Sun Moisturising Sun Spray SPF 50+ in school classrooms and outdoor play areas.
The project, named “Be Sun Safe”, got underway in KwaZulu-Natal at the beginning of this year, with long term plans to roll out across South Africa. The serviced dispensers make sunscreen instantly accessible when and where it is needed most.
For as little as R60 per child (once off, per year) each class can have its own sunscreen dispenser, which is a minimal cost considering that sun protection early on in a child’s life is paramount to skin cancer prevention.
Parents should always be aware of sunburn and the risk of skin cancer when their children spend too long in the harsh sun without proper protection. If children are not wearing sunscreen during the school day and sporting activities, often at the most dangerous time of the day (10am and 4pm), it is increasing their risks later on in life.
Schools interested in participating can email info@sunsavvy.co.za or contact Hayleigh Bott on 082 419 2969 or Donna Short on 082 307 6414.
