colorado melanoma foundation

Name

colorado melanoma foundation

Legal name

Colorado Melanoma Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://comelanoma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Dermatology Services

NAICS

Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Sun Protection for Sensitive/Medical Needs (Reef-Safe, Hypoallergenic, Post-Procedure) (CRABAHAN)

Keywords

• Mobile dermatology clinic
• Skin cancer screening
• Melanoma prevention education
• Free community health services
• Sun safety outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 30-0804902), The Sun Bus operates primarily through donations from individuals, grants, and corporate sponsorships. Services are provided free to the community.
2. Product Sales: Visitors can purchase EltaMD products, UPF-rated Wallaroo hats, umbrellas, and sunglasses directly at The Sun Bus events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Colorado Melanoma Foundation operates The Sun Bus, a free mobile dermatology clinic that travels across the United States to provide complimentary skin cancer screenings, sun safety education, and free sunscreen samples at community events, festivals, health fairs, workplaces, and schools. The mobile unit contains two exam rooms and a waiting area, and partners with Epiphany Dermatology and other clinics to staff screenings with volunteer dermatologists, Derm PAs, and NPs.

Product overview

The Sun Bus is a single, unified mobile healthcare service operated by the Colorado Melanoma Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The core offering is a free mobile dermatology clinic that travels across the United States providing skin cancer screenings, sun safety education, and free skincare product samples. The service operates through a partnership network with Epiphany Dermatology and other clinics, delivering direct patient care via The Sun Bus vehicle (equipped with two exam rooms), supported by a content platform (The Sun Bus Blog) for education and outreach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Sun Bus Mobile Dermatology Clinic A free mobile dermatology clinic that travels to communities across the United States, providing complimentary skin cancer screenings, sun safety education, and free sunscreen samples at events, festivals, health fairs, workplaces, and schools. Equipped with two exam rooms, a waiting area, and VISIA cameras for live UV damage demonstrations.
• Free Skin Exam & Facial Skin Health Screening Complimentary, confidential skin examinations conducted by volunteer dermatologists, Derm PAs, and NPs inside the mobile clinic's two exam rooms. Open to community members at Sun Bus tour stops.
• Skin Cancer & Sun Safety Education Live educational demonstrations using sophisticated VISIA cameras that show how sun damages skin and how sunscreen protects against ultraviolet light, paired with personalized sun safety and skin cancer education provided to all visitors.
• Sun Safety Merchandise & Free Sunscreen Samples Distribution of free EltaMD sunscreen samples to all visitors and on-site retail of sun safety merchandise including UPF-rated Wallaroo hats, umbrellas, and sunglasses, alongside Heliocare and Person and Covey skincare samples.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,598 total skin checks performed (May 2019 - Aug 2026)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Epiphany DermatologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary clinical partner providing dermatologists, Derm PAs, and NPs for skin cancer screenings. Epiphany Dermatology has 200+ clinic locations and their clinicians volunteer at Sun Bus events to provide free skin exams to the community.
• EltaMDcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary sunscreen sponsor providing free EltaMD sunscreen samples distributed at Sun Bus events. Visitors can also purchase EltaMD products directly at events.
• Castle BiosciencesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for public screening events, supporting skin cancer detection programs.
• Lilly (Eli Lilly and Company)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical sponsor supporting events including the Firefighter Challenge World Championship and Lubbock Farmers Market screenings.
• Person and CoveyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSkincare product partner providing skincare samples at Sun Bus events.
• National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry membership organization. The Sun Bus holds NAFC Silver rating and participates in the free clinic network.
• Mobile Health AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for mobile healthcare providers. The Sun Bus is an active member representing mobile dermatology services.
• Colorado Nonprofit AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState nonprofit membership organization supporting Colorado-based nonprofits.
• Colorado Safety Net Collaborative (CSNC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative of organizations providing healthcare to underserved populations in Colorado.
• The Sonora FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation sponsor supporting TMWIHC screenings and Mother Lode Round-Up events in California.
• Children's Hospital of ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare partner hosting private employee screening events at multiple locations including Aurora, Colorado Springs, Broomfield, and Highlands Ranch.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/thesunbus
• Facebookfacebook.com/thesunbus
• Instagraminstagram.com/thesunbus
• TikToktiktok.com/@thesunbus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-colorado-melanoma-foundation

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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