Sammons honored for RAD’s sun protection efforts

NEW YORK —The Skin Cancer Foundation on Oct. 6 honored Mary Sammons (pictured), Rite Aid chairman and CEO, with a Skin Sense Award for Rite Aid’s contributions in promoting sun protection. Also recognized was David Greenberg, president and CEO of Maybelline New York-Garnier.

“The Skin Sense Award Gala is always a highlight of the year for the Skin Cancer Foundation. It’s a chance for us to reflect upon our accomplishments, look toward the future and thank those who make our work possible,” stated Perry Robins, the foundation’s president and founder. Since 1994, the Skin Sense Award Gala has honored those who have played a pivotal role in educating the public about the importance of sun protection. This year, the Skin Cancer Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

In conjunction with the Skin Cancer Foundation’s annual Skin Sense Award Gala, Rite Aid and Garnier in September announced a new marketing campaign to promote the need for daily sun protection. During the months of September and October at Rite Aid, $1 from each sale of Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew anti-sun-damage daily moisture lotion SPF 28 and Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew anti-sun-damage eye cream SPF 15 will be donated to the Skin Cancer Foundation.