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Shining a light on the need for sunscreen.
Before Supergoop! was ever found on a store shelf, our founder, Holly Thaggard, started the company to get SPF pumps into schools. Her mission was to change the way the world thinks about sunscreen, starting with our youth.
For the past 20 years, we’ve continued Holly’s work by donating SPF to schools across America. Now, our work continues with even more passion and purpose than ever...
INTRODUCING
Starting in 2024, we’re taking an even bigger step to serve those who need us. In addition to donating sunscreen to schools, we’re working with communities around the country to improve sunscreen access, education and advocacy to foster daily sunscreen use and encourage lifelong healthy skincare habits.
3 PILLARS OF CHANGE
The Ounce By Ounce® program centers its efforts around three key pillars to impact change on a deeper level.
OUR 2024
COMMUNITIES
Ounce By Ounce® will serve Atlanta, Miami and New York City. Stay tuned for future community announcements!
Want to nominate your city for future efforts?
See our FAQs below.
Sunscreen for
Schools
Public and private schools, as well as eligible afterschool programs and non-profit youth organizations, can email ouncebyounce@supergoop.com to request sunscreen donations through our Ounce By Ounce® program. To be eligible, you must be located in one of the following states:
AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IN, IL, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA and Washington, D.C.
Don’t see your state on the list above? Reach out to your state legislators to join us in spreading awareness about the importance of getting SPF into schools!
Meet the Ounce By Ounce® Advisory Board
This panel of community leaders is elected to advocate on behalf of their communities, identify opportunities for meaningful positive impact and lead education efforts to drive adoption of healthy sun care habits.
Alexis is a philanthropist, founder, mentor, public speaker, podcaster and more. She has four vibrant children, enjoys preparing healthy dishes and consistently encourages women to travel and broaden their palates of community and taste.
Arielle is the Chief Communications Officer of Ariel Investments, a global diversified investment firm and the first Black-owned mutual fund company in the U.S. She received PRWeek magazine’s 2023 "Women of Distinction" award and sits on the board of American Ballet Theatre, Yellowstone National Park's foundation, and more.
Courtney became the youngest person to hold city-wide office in Atlanta's history when he was elected to the Board of Education at age 24. He has also taught in classrooms, been involved in affordable housing non-profits and is currently the Chief Policy Officer and Senior Advisor to Atlanta’s mayor.
Danielle is an award-winning editor, media executive, host and producer. For more than a decade, she has served multicultural audiences at outlets like ESPN, Refinery29, ESSENCE, and Netflix, and has been included on lists such as Ebony's "8 Dynamic Black Women Editors in New Media”.
Deirdre Hooper, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of Audubon Dermatology. She serves as volunteer faculty for the Departments of Dermatology at Tulane and Louisiana State University, the Vice President of the ASDS / ASDSA and has authored many scientific papers and book chapters.
Lauren is a thought leader and philanthropist with two decades of experience connecting brands with culture. Presently, she focuses on championing for stronger integration of physician wellness and family-centered care, as well as equitable maternal healthcare access.
Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers
Can I nominate my city/town for the Ounce By Ounce® program?
Yes, please email ouncebyounce@supergoop.com with a detailed note about why you’d like to nominate your city/town. In order to have a deeper impact on the communities we go to, we select only a few places per year so we can focus our efforts and make real change. This first year will be a pilot program that allows us to learn and evolve our impact and we’ll consider expanding to new cities as we grow the program.
How do you choose the communities you go to?
Our 2024 communities are Atlanta, Miami and New York City. We selected these cities due to their areas having elevated rates of skin cancer as well as significant sun exposure. We also wanted to leverage existing grassroots support to help ensure we’re able to make a meaningful impact: One of our headquarters is in New York City, so we have been working closely with community leaders in the area, and we began advocacy initiatives on the ground in Atlanta and Miami last year, meeting with city officials and influential community members to gain a better understanding of their cities’ unique needs. Additionally, Georgia is one of a number of U.S. states that still doesn’t allow SPF in schools without a doctor’s note, so we hope to impact state legislation through our activation in its capital city, Atlanta.
What happened to the previous Ounce By Ounce® program? How has it changed?
Previously, the Ounce By Ounce® program focused solely on providing SPF donations to schools and youth organizations across the country. While we are extremely proud of the impact we made in 2,100+ classrooms over the years, we are excited to spearhead even more meaningful change across entire communities (not just in schools!) by working to improve sunscreen access as well as educating on the importance of sun protection.
Will the new Ounce By Ounce® program still benefit teachers and students?
Absolutely! The new program will allow us to reach a broader range of individuals within each community — teachers and students included.
How can I get involved in Ounce By Ounce®?
If you’d like to get involved, reach out to us at ouncebyounce@supergoop.com to learn about volunteer opportunities. If the program isn’t active in a community near you, remember that change can start with just one person! Find ways to educate and inspire daily sunscreen use in your community — together, we can change the way the world thinks about sunscreen and help end the epidemic of skin cancer.
Can I nominate myself or someone else for the Ounce By Ounce® Advisory Board?
Yes, please email ouncebyounce@supergoop.com with details about what makes yourself or your nominee a good fit for this program. Keep in mind that our advisory board is elected to advocate on behalf of their communities, identify opportunities for meaningful positive impact and lead education efforts to drive adoption of healthy sun care habits. We are looking for individuals who are active in their communities and making an impact through work they’re already doing — they should be involved with community-based organizations and non-profits related to health, education, family and/or recreation.
What kind of organizations will the Ounce By Ounce® program be working with?
We’re looking to partner with community-based organizations and non-profits related to health, education, family and/or recreation.
Will the program make any financial donations in addition to its goal of annually donating sunscreen valued at $1 million? If so, who receives these donations?
Sunscreen donations will be distributed to our 2024 communities through partners and local organizations. As we activate the Ounce By Ounce® program throughout the next year, we will continue to evaluate opportunities for other forms of donations that may benefit the program’s target communities.
Will Ounce By Ounce® provide resources or support for individuals who have been impacted by skin cancer?
We will provide educational resources that help educate on the importance of sun protection in the prevention of skin cancer, as well as fostering adoption of healthy skincare habits, however we are not a medical health care provider, so we always recommend that individuals speak to a dermatologist for support regarding their specific healthcare needs.