SPF Addict Clothing Donates to Melanoma Research Foundation during Month of May for National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Monday, July 6th, 2015


Orange County, California (PRWEB) May 13, 2015

In the world of lotions, sticks, creams and balms, SPF Addict offers a non- sticky, non-greasy alternative to daily sun protection – UPF 50+ sunscreen clothing. SPF Addict, manufacturer of high- quality, California-made sun protective clothing, is donating $ 2.00 of every purchase during the month of May to the Melanoma Research Foundation in honor of National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

As a registered nurse specializing in the cosmetic dermatology field, SPF Addict’s president and designer Marina Arnold, R.N. has treated countless patients, young and old, with sun-damaged skin. “I realized early in my career the importance of pro-active sun protection needs to go beyond the scope of just lotions. Sunscreen lotions serve only a small role in whole-body sun protection, protective clothing is another extremely valuable and effective tool in sun protection,” says Arnold, R.N.

Manufactured with Tencel Sun® fabric made from eucalyptus wood; this fiber is extremely soft, durable, eco-friendly, biodegradable and ideal for sensitive skin. SPF Addicts fabrics are independently tested for a UPF rating of 50+, blocking 98% of harmful sun rays that can cause skin cancer and premature aging; even after 40 wet and chlorinated launderings.

California Style – She might be dreaming of California’s sun, but the California Dreamin’ Poncho will keep her protected from the sun’s harmful rays. This ultra-soft poncho effortlessly covers in this one-size fits all timeless style. Flattering to most body types; can be worn from the beach to a party. (California Dreamin’ Poncho MSRP: $ 60; available in plum, black, taupe, aqua, and mango)

Beach to Street – From chillin’ on the beach to working out, SPF Addict’s Jewels Top offers full coverage in a breathable, stretchy top which features natural wicking to pull moisture away from the body. Designed with a fitted silhouette and hip-length cut, this long sleeve top is accented with five vertical buttons along the décolleté and wrist and thumbhole cutouts for extra hand coverage. (Jewels Top MSRP: $ 41; available in black, beige, and white)

Perfect, Every Time – Sun protection can be as simple as wearing your Donna’s Perfect Dress. Featuring a boat shaped neckline for maximum décolleté protection, an adjustable single button sleeve, and a scoop-cut mid-length skirt. Lightweight and wrinkle-free, makes this truly the perfect little dress. (Donna’s Perfect Dress MSRP: $ 55; available in black, white, gray/white graphic stipe, and black/white graphic stripe)

About SPF Addict – SPF Addict clothing for the family can be purchased at independent clothing retailers throughout the United States, online, and at boutiques worldwide. A family business, the company was founded in 2011 by Marina Arnold, R.N. who has over 30 years of medical practice experience; specializing in the cosmetic dermatology field. SPF Addict clothes are made in the U.S.A., utilizing organic “green” fibers, tested for UPF rating of 50+, and are approved by the Melanoma International Foundation. SPF Addict is located and manufactured in Orange County, California. For more information, contact the company at (877) 540-9733 or visit http://www.SPFAddict.com. For more information, samples or images, editorial media may contact Karen Beaudin at Karen(at)bullpenpress(dot)com.







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Local Plastic Surgeon Laura Sudarsky, Partner In EssE Plastic Surgery, Donates Surgical Skills To Needy Guatemalan Children

Friday, November 14th, 2014

Fort Lauderdale, Florida (PRWEB) November 07, 2014

Board-certified plastic surgeon Laura A. Sudarsky will donate her surgical skills in the Medical Missions Program for Healing the Children Florida (HTC), a not-for-profit organization dedicated since 1982 to providing volunteer life altering healthcare to children in need in developing countries.

Dr. Sudarsky, the only female plastic surgeon currently participating in the program, will travel on November 15th from Fort Lauderdale to Guatemala, where much of the population lives in poverty. During a five day stay she is expected to operate on 30 to 40 children at Hospital Nacional De Amatitlan, a government facility founded in 1862. Common procedures include craniofacial conditions, e.g., cleft lip and palate. These birth defects hamper babies during breast feeding and can result in ear infections and speech defects if untreated. Their cause is unknown. Other procedures include reconstructive burn and syndactyly surgeries (where two or more digits are growing together). Many families cook outdoors, and the children suffer burns from the flames. Fabrics are often not flame retardant, and clothes catch on fire.

Dr Sudarsky has been travelling with HTC for 20 years, and has operated on more than 2500 children during her medical missions abroad. She has served as the Director of Plastic Surgery for HTC and as a Team Leader for many years.

“The satisfaction of returning a child back to their parents’ arms after a life altering surgery is indescribable,“ states Sudarsky.

Many children with medical problems in developing nations live out their lives in a severely limited fashion or do not survive. HTC has provided first class medical care to more than 191,572 children in 100 plus countries, including the United States. Donated in-kind services provided by volunteers in 2013 totalled $ 960,375.00.

Fluent in English, French and Spanish, Dr Sudarsky has long been dedicated to “giving back” by working with underserved groups of women and children. She has been recognized by Operation Smile and Healing the Children for her multilingual clinics in impoverished countries, and she is the recipient of multiple humanitarian awards including a Certificate of Special Recognition from the United States Congress. Her travels with HTC have taken her as far as Afghanistan and Bangladesh where she worked with acid burn victims and Colombia during the height of guerilla warfare.    

Dr. Sudarsky had been Chief of Plastic Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital, New York. For many years she has been involved in research and innovation in the field in breast surgery. A pioneer in transumbilical breast augmentation (TUBA), she published a series in the Annals of Plastic Surgery. She taught the procedure to colleagues and continues to develop and refine new techniques. She has presented in national conferences and published in surgery journals. Trained in cosmetic/reconstructive breast surgery, she is also one of a small group of physicians to be board certified in wound care.

Dr. Sudarsky and Dr. Tracey H. Stokes recently announced the opening of ESSE, a joint practice focusing on aesthetic surgery of the face, breast and body, located at 6333 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308; (954) 533-1671. According to some estimates, only one in nine plastic surgeons in the U.S. are women, suggesting that male surgeons handle the vast majority of cosmetic procedures.

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