Timna Understein is Friday’s Hometown Hero.

She started Respect the Rays to raise her awareness about skin cancer.  Timna is a two-time cancer survivor.  She started the Respect the Rays Facebook page back in 2012 and it has grown into much more.

More about Timna Understein from the Respect the Rays website:

“After her second diagnosis, she decided to create something positive out of her experience. So rather than be imprisoned by fear, she focuses her energy on educating others about sun safety and melanoma. Respect the Rays is a multifaceted organization that serves grades K-12 via developmentally appropriate education programs, fund raising, advocacy, blogging, and writing for many organizations.”

Learn more about the organization.