NEW YORK (March 25, 2025) — The Skin Cancer Foundation, the leading nonprofit organization for skin cancer education, has announced that actress, entrepreneur and author Christie Brinkley will host this year’s Champions for Change Gala. Ms. Brinkley was inspired to host the event after her own recent skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. She hopes that sharing her story will help raise awareness for the importance of early detection and treatment when it comes to the most common form of cancer in the U.S. La Roche-Posay will receive the Foundation’s Champions for Change Award at the event, in recognition of its long-standing partnership and commitment to the Foundation’s mission. And the digital media brand HealthCentral will receive the Foundation’s Media Impact Award for its exemplary efforts to raise awareness for “Skin Cancer in Skin of Color,” through a yearlong collaboration with the Foundation. The evening will conclude with a special performance by two-time Grammy nominee Martha Wash.
“We are grateful to have gained so many steadfast and generous supporters over the years,” says Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, president of The Skin Cancer Foundation. “But even among this incredible group, La Roche-Posay and HealthCentral stand out this year due to their unwavering commitment to our mission. As we come together at this event to raise funds for our lifesaving educational programs, we also celebrate the strides we’ve made toward eradicating skin cancer and look forward to what we can accomplish in the future.”
La Roche-Posay has been a member of the Foundation’s Corporate Council since 2007, and many of its sun protection products have earned the Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation. Part of the L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty Group, La Roche-Posay’s mission is to offer dermatological skin care, including sunscreens for all skin types. For the past 15 years, La Roche-Posay has supported the fight against skin cancer through its annual public health awareness and educational campaign, SOS — Save Our Skin, which educates the public on the dangers of UV rays, develops broad-spectrum sunscreens suitable for all skin tones and types and encourages easy integration of sun protection into daily life, including annual skin cancer screenings.
“We are honored to be recognized by The Skin Cancer Foundation for our shared mission of sun safety and skin cancer prevention,” says Rachelle Mladjenovic, general manager of La Roche-Posay USA.
HealthCentral, the flagship website of HealthCentral Corporation, is a leading media platform for people living with chronic or serious illnesses. The Foundation is proud to partner with HealthCentral on its “Skin Cancer in Skin of Color” campaign, a series of educational online articles and social media posts focused on the prevention, detection and treatment of skin cancer in people of color.
“HealthCentral shares The Skin Cancer Foundation’s commitment to addressing disparities in diagnosis, treatment and access to care when it comes to skin cancer in people of color,” says Jo-Ann Strangis, chief content officer of HealthCentral. “We are delighted to be recognized for our work on this topic, raising awareness and educating our audience on how skin cancer affects Black, Hispanic and other communities of color, and ways they can advocate for their treatment needs.”
About the Event
The Champions for Change Gala is The Skin Cancer Foundation’s signature annual fundraising event. Funds raised from this event support the organization’s educational campaigns, community programs and research initiatives.
The event will take place on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. More than 400 guests are expected to attend, including The Skin Cancer Foundation donors, industry and physician allies, celebrity supporters, members of the media and families impacted by the disease.
To purchase tickets and learn more about the event, visit SkinCancer.org/gala.
About The Skin Cancer Foundation
The Skin Cancer Foundation (SCF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, saves and improves lives by empowering people to take a proactive approach to daily sun protection and the early detection and treatment of skin cancer. The Foundation delivers public education programs, provides patients with guidance and reassurance, engages medical professionals, awards research grants and leads advocacy campaigns that call for policy changes. As a service to consumers, the SCF grants its industry-recognized Seal of Recommendation to products that meet its criteria for safe and effective sun protection. The SCF also operates Destination Healthy Skin, a program that works with local dermatologists in communities around the U.S. to provide free skin cancer screenings and education to those in need. Since its inception in 1979, the Foundation has recommended regular skin exams and following a complete sun protection strategy that includes seeking shade, daily sunscreen use and covering up with clothing, hats and sunglasses. For more information, visit SkinCancer.org.
ABOUT LA ROCHE-POSAY
Recommended by 90,000 dermatologists worldwide, La Roche-Posay’s mission is to offer life-changing dermatological skincare. La Roche-Posay offers a unique range of daily skincare developed for every skin type to address various skin concerns and complement prescription treatments. At the center of the brand is the exclusive selenium-rich La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water, a core ingredient in its skincare formulas known for its soothing and antioxidant properties that is sourced from its Thermal Center in France, the first Dermatology Center in Europe. The products are developed using a strict safety and formulation charter with a minimal number of ingredients and are formulated at optimal concentrations. Additionally, La Roche-Posay products undergo stringent clinical testing for efficacy and safety with over 750+ studies and 25 years of extensive research, even on sensitive skin.
ABOUT HEALTHCENTRAL
HealthCentral Corp. operates leading digital platforms that serve people living with chronic illness, their care partners and the health professionals who care for them.
HealthCentral’s award-winning destinations include HealthCentral.com, MedCentral.com, PatientPower.info, OncologyNewsCentral.com, TheBody.com, and TheBodyPro.com.
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