How CoolCabanas and our partners are helping protect families from skin cancer
Quick Takeaways
- CoolCabanas annually supports Impact Melanoma in their fight against skin cancer
- We're a key supporter of the Impact Shade program, which provides UPF50+ shade structures to underserved communities
- Effective shade isn't a luxury. It's a proven skin cancer prevention strategy
We Started CoolCabanas Because of Sun Safety
We didn't create CoolCabanas just to sell beach gear. We built it because we've seen firsthand what happens when families don't have proper protection from the Australian sun.
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. If you've grown up here, you probably know someone who's had a melanoma scare, or worse. It's not abstract. It's real, and it affects real families.
That's why making a great beach shade was never going to be enough for us. We wanted to actively support the organisations doing the hard work of research, education, and prevention.
The Impact Shade Program: Why We're a Key Supporter
Of all Impact Melanoma's initiatives, we're proudest to be a key supporter of the Impact Shade program.
The Impact Shade program is:
- Raising awareness that shade quality matters as much as shade presence
- Providing actual UPF50+ shade structures to communities that need them
- Funding shade installations in parks, beaches, and public spaces in underserved areas
- Advocating for shade to be incorporated into urban planning and community design
Impact Melanoma selected CoolCabanas as a partner specifically because of our UPF50+ protection, safety design, and ease of use. We're honoured that our products help deliver real protection to communities through this program.
Why This Matters Beyond the Numbers
Look, we could just make beach shades and call it a day. But when you spend your working life thinking about sun protection, you can't ignore the bigger picture.
Every CoolCabana keeps people and families safer at the beach.
What You Can Do
If you're reading this, you're probably already someone who takes sun safety seriously. Here's how you can help:
Learn more about these organisations:
Practice effective sun protection:
- Use high quality shade that blocks UV rays
- Apply and reapply sunscreen
- Wear protective clothing and hats
- Avoid peak UV hours when possible (10am to 4pm)
- Share information about melanoma prevention with your family and friends
The Bottom Line
We believe businesses have a responsibility to give back to causes that align with their mission. For CoolCabanas, that means supporting the fight against melanoma and advocating for better sun safety education worldwide.
Every family that stays safe under proper shade, whether it's a CoolCabana or something else, is a win.
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Yes! CoolCabanas are rated UPF 50+, blocking over 98% of harmful UV rays. Our fabric is independently tested every year by SGS and TUV laboratories
A product that survives a decade of beach days, can be repaired at home, and gets a second life when returned? That's sustainability that actually works.