Skin Cancer Awareness Month
This May Your Hat Does More Than Just Block Rays
Every purchase helps fund the American Cancer Society’s* mission for supporting life-saving research, free screenings, and care for those impacted by skin cancer.
5% of all profits help fund sun safety education, cancer research, and free screenings.
Let’s make sun safety smarter, and skin cancer less common.
Education & Awareness
Why It Matters
Fun & Friendly Tip: When the sun's rays are strong, protect yourself from sun damage by wearing a hat, applying sunscreen, and finding shade.
Quick Stats:
- Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., with over 5 million cases diagnosed each year.
- One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.
- Caught early, most skin cancers are highly treatable.
How You Can Make a Difference + Our Partnership
We’re proud to partner with the American Cancer Society* to raise awareness and support early detection efforts. When you purchase a hat from our site for the month of May, 5% of all profits help fund sun safety education, cancer research, and free screenings.
Want to do more? Every bit helps. Add a donation at checkout to back the American Cancer Society*—the second-largest supporter of cancer research in the U.S., after the federal government.
Getting Involved
How to help
Your Purchase Matters
When you purchase a hat from our site for the month of May, 5% of all profits help fund sun safety education, cancer research, and free screenings.
Direct Donation
At checkout, choose the amount you would like to donate. 100% of your donation goes to the American Cancer Society*
Finding The Right Partner
ACS has helped drive a 33% drop in cancer mortality since 1991, saving more than 4 million lives.
Stay Shady in Style
Your hat is just the start. Grab a few extra sun-smart tools to keep your skin in check.
Show us how you throw shade
Join the movement. Post a photo of how you’re throwing shade—whether it’s on a beach, trail, or just your backyard—and tag @Hemlock using #ThrowingShadeAtSkinCancer.