"The mission of the Sun Bus is to reduce the burden of skin diseases, including cancer, through effective screening, education, and research programs."
The Sun Bus
In 2018, the Colorado Melanoma Foundation raised enough funds to purchase the vehicle that would become The Sun Bus and by the beginning of 2019, The Sun Bus was officially launched to better address the Colorado Melanoma Foundation's mission throughout the state by bringing the free skin exams and public education directly to its residents.
The Sun Bus operates on an annual basis with funds provided by supporting organizations such as Epiphany Dermatology, Castle Biosciences, EltaMD, Dermtech, Vail/Aspen/Breckenridge Dermatology, Discount Tire, Vail Health, Modernizing Medicine, Ferndale Healthcare, Wallaroo Hat Company, Sunday Crew sun safe clothing, and the community.
We are always looking for new sponsorships to support the operation of the Sun Bus in the community. If you or someone you know is interested in donating to the Sun Bus or becoming an official sponsor for the 2024 The Sun Bus Tour, check out our
donate page. You can also mention the work we do in the community to your legislature to help us gain their support for more a more sustainable outcome.
The Sun Bus is a mobile classroom & clinic that has the flexibility to hyper-target select audiences at varying times throughout the year. In 2019, The Sun Bus attended highly populated events and festivals between May and November and provided sun safety education, free EltaMD sunscreen samples, sun safety and skin cancer education, facial skin screening with the Reveal Imager, and free skin checks provided by local volunteer dermatologists, dermatology physician assistants and dermatology nurses.
Since 2021, The Sun Bus is partnering with Epiphany Dermatology to provide skin cancer screenings across the southwest United States! Our goal is to provide screenings at more than 50 Epiphany Dermatology locations and community events. To see our updated schedule, please check out our calendar.
VISION & GOALS
Our goal is to promote early detection of skin cancer through free skin cancer screenings in underserved communities, as well as educating individuals about the importance of sun safety and skin cancer prevention.
We believe that every individual should have access to resources and information that can help prevent skin cancer. Therefore, we aim to provide free educational resources that empower individuals to make informed decisions about their skin health.
In addition to our educational initiatives, we also believe that research is critical to understanding the causes and effects of skin cancer. Our foundation will support research efforts that can lead to better prevention, treatment, and management of skin cancer.
Ultimately, we aim to reduce the incidence of skin cancer and improve the overall health and well-being of individuals and communities. We believe that through our efforts, we can make a meaningful impact in the fight against skin cancer.
Staff
Tamara Terzian, MS, PhD
Executive Director, The Sun Bus
Assistant Professor,
Dermatology Department
The University of Colorado
Anschutz Medical Campus
Brittany Langevin, BS, CHES
Program Director
The Sun Bus
brittany.langevin@thesunbus.org
The Sun Bus Newsletter Team
Jessica Kirk, OMS IV
The Sun Bus Newsletter Editor
DO Candidate Class of 2025
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine Parker, CO
Jared Martin, OMS IV
The Sun Bus Newsletter Writer
DO Candidate Class of 2025
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Parker, CO
Danielle Duffle, OMS IV
The Sun Bus Newsletter Writer
DO Candidate Class of 2025
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Parker, CO
Emily Woolhiser, OMS IV
The Sun Bus Newsletter Writer
DO Candidate Class of 2025
Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Rasa Baceviciene, MD
The Sun Bus Newsletter Writer
Sun Bus Volunteer (2019-present)
The Sun Bus Research Team
Ramiro Rodriguez, MD
Clinical Research Coordinator
Medically Underserved Community Liaison
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Dermatology
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Rasa Baceviciene, MD
Sun Bus Research (2019-present)
Kendrick Rubino, OMS III
DO Candidate Class of 2024
OMSC OMS-III Student Representative
Ultrasound Scholar
Rocky Vista College of Osteopathic Medicine Parker, CO
Our Sponsors
The Colorado Melanoma Foundation, Inc.
Melanoma deaths in Colorado are preventable through sun safety education, sun safe behavior modification, and annual skin exams by a healthcare provider. However, while preventive measures are easy to perform, many Coloradans are unable to access these resources because of poor access to public health education or healthcare professionals.
The Colorado Melanoma Foundation, Inc. was incorporated in July 2013 as an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to educate the public, support patient networks, encourage early detection and screening, and maintain current information on treatment options, sun protective behaviors, and recent developments in our global understanding on melanoma.
Our challenge at the Colorado Melanoma Foundation has been to find a way to effectively engage, educate, and screen Coloradans throughout the state to prevent skin cancer occurrences. The idea for The Sun Bus was borne from this necessity. In 2015, the Colorado Melanoma Foundation began raising money through the annual Summit Melanoma Golf Tournament at the Club at Cordillera in Edwards, CO and The Mallets for Melanoma at the Denver Polo Club, Sedalia, CO to acquire the funds necessary to make this project a reality.
To learn more about the Colorado Melanoma Foundation, its fundraising events, governing body, and additional information, please visit www.comelanoma.org
