United States Awning Company, a Sarasota-based specialty contractor that specializes in the design, fabrication, and installation of awnings and other shade products supports The Skin Cancer Foundation with a share of the company’s profits.
“We have been a member of The Skin Cancer Foundation for several years,” says Mark Schwalm, President of United States Awning. “We’re in the shade business, and when we saw brands we represent, like Sunbrella and Sunesta, were supporting this nonprofit organization we knew we wanted to get involved.”
More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined. By donating a portion of their profit to The Skin Cancer Foundation, United States Awning is making a difference.
About The Skin Cancer Foundation
The Skin Cancer Foundation saves and improves lives by empowering people to take a proactive approach to daily sun protection and the early detection and treatment of skin cancer. The mission of the Foundation is to decrease the incidence of skin cancer through public and professional education and research. Since its inception in 1979, the Foundation has recommended following a complete sun protection regimen that includes seeking shade and covering up with clothing, including a wide-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses, in addition to daily sunscreen use. For more information, visit SkinCancer.org.
About United States Awning
Founded in 1870 as United States Tent & Awning Co. in Chicago, Illinois, United States Awning has been in the shade business for more than 150 years. The company has been owned and operated by the same family since 1938 and relocated to Sarasota, Florida in 1957.
We serve residential homeowners and commercial building owners throughout Southwest Florida by designing, fabricating, and installing fabric and metal awnings, retractable awnings, canopies, pergolas, and motorized louvered roofs. For more information, please visit our showroom located at 1935 18th Street in Sarasota or visit our website at www.unitedstatesawning.com.