named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Be Sun Smart® Soccer Initiative
Program providing sun safety education and protective resources to youth soccer athletes, coaches, and families; modeled after the earlier dugout initiative for baseball.
Free Skin Cancer Screenings
Partnership with dermatology departments (e.g., Memorial Sloan Kettering, Northwell Health) to offer free skin cancer screenings at public events and parks, including Jones Beach and the annual 5K walk.
Little League Dugout Initiative
Initiative providing shade structures and sunscreen to youth baseball and softball players in East Meadow, promoting sun protection during outdoor sports.
Miles for Melanoma 5K Run/Walk
Annual community event promoting melanoma awareness, honoring those affected by the disease, and offering free skin cancer screenings; began as a school walk and expanded to a large public event in Eisenhower Park.
Students Teaching Others Prevention (S.T.O.P.)
Long-running school-based initiative educating middle and high school students, teachers, and administrators about sun safety and melanoma prevention using the EPA’s Sun Wise program and CCMAC’s “Be Sun Smart®” message.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Skin Cancer Screening and Education 3 activities
- Conducts free skin cancer and melanoma screeningsProvides free skin cancer and melanoma screenings to the public through community events, including annual 5K run/walks and partnerships with medical providers at locations such as Jones Beach State Park and Williston Park, New York. These screenings have served over 150 attendees in single events.
- Delivers public education and awareness programs on sun safety and skin cancer preventionConducts year-round public awareness and education initiatives about skin cancer and melanoma, including the "Slip! Slop! Slap! … and Wrap" and Be Sun Smart® campaigns. Provides educational materials, interactive activities for children (such as UV bracelets), and public service announcements to promote sun safety practices.
- Provides sun safety education in schools and to youth organizationsDelivers presentations and educational materials to school health professionals and students through initiatives such as Students Teaching Others Prevention (S.T.O.P.) and the Be Sun Smart® Soccer Initiative. Also introduced the EPA’s SunWise Program to school personnel and provided sun protection resources to youth sports associations.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organizes annual community events to promote melanoma awareness and fundraisingHosts annual events including the "Miles for Melanoma, Steps to Stop Skin Cancer" 5K Run/Walk during Melanoma Month in May, as well as gala dinners, auctions, and community walks. These events include free skin cancer screenings, educational activities, and opportunities to honor individuals affected by melanoma.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Supports skin cancer research and education funding through advocacyEngages in efforts to increase public and private funding for skin cancer education, prevention, and research initiatives.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocates for policies to reduce UV exposure and restrict tanning bed use by minorsWorks to advance legislation and policies that protect individuals from UV radiation, including successful advocacy for the Colette Coyne Skin Cancer Prevention Law in Nassau County and the Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness Law in Suffolk County, which restrict tanning bed use by minors.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$28K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$7K27%
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expenses
Total expenses$28K
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balance sheet
Total assets$320K
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Net assets$306K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +147.0%
relationships · 45
Who they work with
- American Academy of Dermatology Partner — Guides CCMAC's prevention and education strategies
- American Cancer Society Partner — Collaborates with or references messaging from the American Cancer Society's "Slip! Slop! Slap! … and Wrap" sun safety campaign.
- American Cancer Society Partner — Guides CCMAC's prevention and education strategies
- Belaray Dermatology Partner — Participated as a team in CCMAC's 5K run/walk event
- Belaray Dermatology Partner — Provided medical personnel to conduct free skin cancer screenings at the annual 5K event.
- Belaray Dermatology Partner — Provided medical support for free skin cancer screenings at the 2015 5K Run/Walk event.
- Blue Lizard Partner — Sponsored the 2015 11th Annual Miles For Melanoma 5K Run/Walk event.
- Cablevision & News Channel 12’s Community Affairs Division Partner — Collaborated with CCMAC to produce a FOLIO Award Winning Health Care Campaign and air public service announcements on skin cancer prevention.
- Center for Disease Control Government — CDC recommendations inform CCMAC's approach to sun safety education in schools and community settings.
- Center for Disease Control Government — Provides recommendations that guide CCMAC's education initiatives and informs their systemic approach
- Commerce Plaza Partner — Collaborated with CCMAC to reach 4,000 students and 200 Long Island school districts.
- Dr. Ashfaq A. Marghoob Partner — Volunteer dermatologist providing free skin cancer and melanoma screenings.
- Dr. Cameron Rokhsar Partner — Volunteer dermatologist providing free skin cancer and melanoma screenings.
- Dr. Jeff Ellis Partner — Volunteer dermatologist providing free skin cancer and melanoma screenings.
- Dr. Jennifer DeFazio Partner — Volunteer dermatologist providing free skin cancer and melanoma screenings.
- Dr. Scott Flugman Partner — Volunteer dermatologist providing free skin cancer and melanoma screenings.
- Dr. Steve McClain Partner — Honoree at the 2010 Annual Gala, recognized for contributions to melanoma awareness.
- Dr. Steve McClain Partner — Volunteer dermatologist providing free skin cancer and melanoma screenings.
- Dr. Ted Daly Partner — Volunteer dermatologist providing free skin cancer and melanoma screenings.
- Environmental Protection Agency Partner — Guides CCMAC's prevention and education strategies
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Partner — CCMAC disseminated the EPA’s Sun Wise program to educators and school professionals.
- Fresh 102.7 Partner — Served as a media sponsor for the 2015 5K Run/Walk event.
- Great Neck Public School System Partner — Collaborated with CCMAC to organize the first Miles for Melanoma Walks between 1999 and 2004.
- Hats.com Partner — Sponsored the 2015 11th Annual Miles For Melanoma 5K Run/Walk event.
- JVC Broadcasting Partner — Provided ongoing support for CCMAC’s annual 5K run/walk event.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Dermatology Partner — Partnered with CCMAC to conduct free skin cancer screenings at Jones Beach State Park.
- Miles for Melanoma Partner — Co-branded annual 5k Run/Walk event focused on melanoma awareness and prevention.
- Nassau County Police Department Partner — Provided ceremonial support through the Nassau County Explorers Honor Guard and Officer Sharon Galvin at the 2015 event.
- National Cancer Institute Partner — Guides CCMAC's prevention and education strategies
- National Coalition for Sun Safety Partner — Guides CCMAC's prevention and education strategies
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Early-Life Behavior Intervention Through Experiential Learningmethodology: experiential-education-for-preventionBy targeting children and teens with interactive, hands-on sun safety education, we establish lifelong protective habits because youth are more receptive to behavior change and experiential activities (like UV bracelet making and face painting) create memorable, affective learning moments that drive long-term adherence.
- Evidence-Based and Internationally Informed Public Health Programmingmethodology: evidence-based_public_healthBy grounding prevention strategies in guidance from leading public health institutions and modeling after proven international campaigns (e.g., Australia), we increase program effectiveness because these approaches are validated by long-term data and adapted to cultural and behavioral contexts.
- Integrated, Multi-Component Sun Protection Approachmethodology: integrated_sun_protectionBy promoting a combination of protective behaviors—including clothing, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and timing—we achieve greater prevention efficacy because layered interventions compensate for individual limitations and increase overall adherence through redundancy and flexibility.
- Peer-to-Peer and Youth-Led Education Modelmethodology: peer-to-peer_educationBy training children and youth as ambassadors of sun safety, we extend prevention messaging into families and peer networks because young people influence adult attitudes and behaviors through trusted relational channels, amplifying reach beyond traditional top-down education.
- Systemic Reinforcement of Sun Safety Behaviorsmethodology: systemic_reinforcementBy delivering the “Be Sun Smart” message across multiple settings—such as schools, sports, community events, and government forums—we produce sustained public engagement and behavior change because repeated, consistent messaging in diverse contexts normalizes sun protection as a social norm.