OutRun the Rays

One non-profit’s story about educating and preventing local communities about

the dangers of melanoma

The O’Brien Family

Will, Age 11

ORTR Misson Statement

• A Non-profit organization dedicated to the awareness, education, and prevention of melanoma. We also seek to support melanoma survivors and families of those lost to this disease. Our goal is to educate our communities about the dangers of sun exposure and artificial tanning bed exposure.

Teams are encouraged to wear shirts in their loved one’s honor

Honoring the memory of those lost

Free Skin Screenings

Supporting the Survivors and the Fallen

Balloon Send-Off

Will’s Dermatologist

Rainbow of runners

Over 50 Volunteers

Will’s buddies

Will running

Among the Youngest Supporters

Even the medals are made with special care

Winners—they are all “winners”

Inspiring Survivors

Who is this winner?

Will is outrunning the rays- “2 Years Running”

Ban the Tan

• Presentations at Local High Schools• Students pledge to “Ban the Tan”• Give away prizes to those who do not tan• Share melanoma statistics

2013 Spring

• Covering dugouts• Sunscreen to all area ballparks/golf courses• Shade for spectators

• OutRun the Rays!!