"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

Dermatology Tour 

A Lifesaving Tour Across America

Thanks to generous contributions from Epiphany Dermatology, Castle Biosciences, EltaMD, Dermtech, Ferndale and other supporting sponsors, The Sun Bus expanded its services to Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico, and Arizona.


The Sun Bus will provide sun safety education, FREE skin cancer screening at EltaMD sunscreen samples at 40 locations across the United States! 


If you or a loved one would like to visit The Sun Bus for a free screening, education on sun safety and skin cancers, and EltaMD sunscreen samples visit our Calendar of Events to find a location and time that is most convenient for you.

The Sun Bus Free Skin Screening

During the 2022

  • 49 days Free skin screening  and more than 45 locations in 9 states (TX, GA, MO, IA, KS, WY, CO, NM, and AZ).
  • 2,014   Screenings
  • 45 Screening Locations
  • 355 Lesions (48 BCC, 26 SCC, 13 Melanoma,1 Breast, 268 NUB)
  • 360 Actinic Keratosis
  • Demographics and Motivation:
  •  69% between ages of 46-75
  •  83% Fitzpatrick 2-4
  •  35% heard about the screening from social media
  •  46% were concerned about a lesion or encouraged by a family member
  • 76  Volunteer dermatology providers
  • 50+ Volunteer public educators (undergraduates, graduate students, medical students, sponsor representatives, biomedical field experts, and general public, melanoma patients, survivors, and community advocates)

During the 2021

  • 45 days free skin screening and 38 locations in 4 states, TX, CO, NM, and AZ. 
  • 2,142 Screenings
  • 57 Volunteer Dermatologists
  • 250 + hours 
  • 40+ volunteer public educators (undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, melanoma patients, survivors, and community advocates)

The Sun Bus Free Skin Screening

During the 2022

  • 49 days Free skin screening in 9 states (TX, GA, MO, IA, KS, WY, CO, NM, and AZ).
  • 2,014   Screenings
  • 45 Screening Locations
  • 355 Lesions (48 BCC, 26 SCC, 13 Melanoma,1 Breast, 268 NUB)
  • 360 Actinic Keratosis
  • Demographics and Motivation:
  •  69% between ages of 46-75
  •  83% Fitzpatrick 2-4
  •  35% heard about the screening from social media
  •  46% were concerned about a lesion or encouraged by a family member
  • 76  Volunteer dermatology providers
  • 50+ Volunteer public educators (undergraduates, graduate students, medical students, sponsor representatives, biomedical field experts, and general public, melanoma patients, survivors, and community advocates)

During the 2021

  • 45 days free skin screening and 38 locations in 4 states, TX, CO, NM, and AZ. 
  • 2,142 Screenings
  • 57 Volunteer Dermatologists
  • 250 + hours 
  • 40+ volunteer public educators (undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, melanoma patients, survivors, and community advocates)

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States but fortunately, it is also one of the most preventable. The majority of skin cancer and melanoma cases are associated with exposure to harmful Ultra Violet (UV) radiation from the sun and artificial tanning sources. By educating individuals about the importance of sun-safety, self-checks, and screening, we can help to save lives! 

 

If you notice any new spots on your skin, spots that are different from others, or spots that are changing, itching, or bleeding, make an immediate appointment with your dermatologist or check our Calendar of Events and schedule a FREE screening with The Sun Bus today at a location near you!

2024 The Sun Bus

Dermatology Tour


In 2022, The Sun Bus partnered with Epiphany Dermatology and other community clinics. Since then we provided more than 6,000 FREE skin screening services, and sun safety education and free sunscreen samples to thousands of people in 10 states. In 2024, we plan to visit more than 40 locations.

2023 Numbers

8

 States

33

Screening Days

1300

Skin Checks

554

Suspected Lesions

The Sun Bus Services

Free Skin Exams &

Facial Skin Heath Screening

Annual skin checks by your dermatologist are recommended; however, these screenings are not feasible for all. The Sun Bus is a mobile clinic with 2 patient exam rooms that offers FREE skin checks and facial skin health and sun damage screens to the community. 

Skin Cancer &

Sun Safety Education

The Sun Bus is outfitted with sophisticated cameras to provide live educational demonstrations of how the sun damages skin and how sunscreen protects us from these dangerous rays. These personalized demonstrations, as well as sun safety and skin cancer literature, are free to all who visit The Sun Bus.

Sun Safety Merchandise and Free Sunscreen Samples

Thanks to EltaMD, The Sun Bus provides FREE sunscreen to the community at all events. Visitors can also purchase their very own EltaMD products, Wallaroo Hats, Sunday Crew UPF rated clothing, Umbrellas, and Sunglasses directly from The Sun Bus.

Free Skin Checks

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends annual skin checks, however, they are not accessible to all.


The Sun Bus is a mobile clinic with 2 exam rooms that allow convenient and accessible skin checks with the help of local dermatologists, other skin health providers and volunteers. 

Skin Cancer & Sun Safety Education 

The Sun Bus is equipped with sophisticated cameras to provide live educational demonstrations of how the sun damages skin and how sunscreen protects us from the dangerous rays of ultraviolet light .


The personalized education, sun safety and skin cancer literature, are provided to all who visit The Sun Bus.

Sun Safety Merchandise and Free Sunscreen Samples 

Thanks to EltaMD, The Sun Bus is able to provide FREE sunscreen to the community at all events it attends. Visitors can also purchase their very own EltaMD products, Wallaroo Hats, Sunday Crew UPF rated clothing, Umbrellas, and Sunglasses directly from The Sun Bus.

Phone: 3038767664 | Email: admin@thesunbus.org  | Mailing Address: 3124 S Parker Rd, A2-145, Aurora, CO 80014

The Sun Bus, LLC operates under the Colorado Melanoma Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 30-0804902

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