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Shining a Light on Skin Cancer

a Girl Scout Gold Award project

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Although tanning is a common practice, the risks of UV exposure and skin cancer are frequently overlooked, leading to preventable and sometimes fatal outcomes. This documentary seeks to educate and engage viewers of all generations, promoting awareness and proactive sun protection.

Authentic. Impactful. Storytelling

Our Mission

Shining a Light On Skin Cancer is a dedicated project aimed at raising awareness about skin cancer, featuring personal interviews, medical insights, and the journey of those affected. Through the powerful medium of documentary filmmaking, we strive to provoke thought and inspire positive change in how skin cancer is perceived and addressed.

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About

This documentary began as a personal passion project.

 

Like many people, I grew up enjoying the sun without fully understanding its risks. Reapplying sunscreen felt optional until I began to see how dangerous that mindset can be. My perspective deepened through exposure to sun protection culture in East Asia, where countries like Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and China treat skin health as a daily priority, not an afterthought.

 

The issue became even more personal through my family. I have an uncle who works in skin cancer treatment at a clinic in New York, and through him, I witnessed the real consequences of delayed awareness.

 

As a lifelong Girl Scout, I was taught to lead with purpose and service. This film is rooted in that belief, created to reach audiences across generations, raise awareness, and encourage conversations that can save lives.

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Interested in collaborating, hosting a screening, or sharing our documentary? Reach out to us to discuss partnerships and opportunities to spread our message.

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Girl Scouts of

Greater Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, CA

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