Free sunscreen dispenser returns to Cruyff Court to combat rising skin cancer rates
A free sunscreen dispenser is back at Cruyff Court, helping locals protect their skin from harmful UV rays. With skin cancer cases on the rise in the Netherlands, this initiative encourages safer sun habits for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Cruyff Court |
| Initiative | Free sunscreen dispenser |
| Goal | Reduce skin cancer risk |
| Skin cancer in NL | Most common form of cancer |
| Prevention principle | Apply, cover, avoid |
| Featured in photo | Iris van Dijk, children’s mayor of 2025 |
The municipality oversees public health initiatives, including skin cancer prevention programs. By providing free sunscreen dispensers, it aims to promote safer sun exposure habits among residents, particularly children and outdoor sports enthusiasts.
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The sunscreen dispenser is open again
The sunscreen dispenser at Cruyff Court is open again. This makes it easy for you to apply sunscreen and protect yourself from the sun.
Playing outside in the sun is wonderful, but it’s also important to apply sunscreen properly. To make this easier, there is once again a dispenser with free sunscreen at Cruyff Court this year. The sunscreen dispenser is part of a municipal project aimed at reducing the risk of skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the Netherlands, and the number of cases continues to rise. The main cause is our behavior in the sun. That’s why the municipality is focusing on the ‘apply, cover, avoid’ principle to protect against harmful UV radiation.
*In the photo: Iris van Dijk, children’s mayor of 2025, tested the sunscreen dispenser last year.