Australian Twenty20 captain and Test and One-day vice-captain, Michael Clarke, this week launched new research undertaken by Cancer Council Australia.
Clarke chooses to support Cancer Council as part of the Cricket Cares program. Through Cricket Cares, each male and female Cricket Australia contracted players align themselves and support a charitable organisation.
Clarke has an immediate link to the work of Cancer Council, having had three skin cancers removed from his face and, through the campaign, Clarke is urging Australians to be proactive about protecting and monitoring their skin.
The 'Be SunSmart this summer' campaign was launched in October 2010 for National Skin Cancer Action Week. Australian Cricket's Twenty-20 captain and Test vice captain, Michael Clarke joined Cancer Council to encourage Australians to be proactive about protecting and monitoring their skin.
“Playing cricket means I am outdoors during peak UV times, so I try to protect myself and keep an eye on my skin for any changes,” he said. “I was lucky my cancers were so visible, but they can be anywhere on the body, so it is critical to be vigilant.”
The research also found that more than three million Australians (23% men and 15% women) rarely or never used sun protection while outdoors in the summer sun.
Cancer Council recommends that people use a combination sun protection steps when the UV Index is 3 or above - broad-brimmed hat, sunscreen, protective clothing, sunglasses and shade.
Cancer Council has also launched a community service announcement featuring Michael Clarke which can be viewed.
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