#BeSunSafe is an award-winning skin cancer prevention program providing sunscreen, shade and awareness in Toronto. We are proud to join forces to save lives from skin cancer, Canada’s most commonly diagnosed cancer.
#BeSunSafe tents provide critical shade for Toronto's youth. Since 2020, we have donated 125 canopy tents to the City of Toronto's camp and park recreation programs. This summer, we are adding 25 more tents.
Time of Day
If you can, limit time in the sun when the UV (ultraviolet) index is 3 or higher, usually between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shade
Seek shade or make shade by using an umbrella, a UV protective tent or pop-up shade shelter. Keep babies younger than 1 year of age out of direct sunlight.
Cover Up
Wear clothes that cover as much skin as possible or UV-protective clothing. Wear a wide brimmed hat or baseball cap with flaps that cover the head, neck and ears.
Sunscreen
Apply plenty of sunscreen with SPF 30 or more, labelled "broad spectrum" and "water resistant". Reapply when needed (especially after swimming, sweating, or towelling). Use a sunscreen lip balm. Sunscreen may be used on babies over six months of age; avoid the mouth and eye areas. Read more about sunscreen.
Sunglasses
Wear close fitting/wrap-around sunglasses with UV 400 or 100% UV protection. Children's and babies' sunglasses should be unbreakable.
Things to Avoid