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Another Successful “Hat Day In The Sun” Free Hats!

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American Hat Makers 10th annual Hat Day In The Sun was another success! We gave away 375 hats! It was so amazing seeing a huge line of people waiting patiently for a Free American Hat Makers Hat. The parking lots all around us where to their full capacity. Everyone was rushing over to get their free hat. Thankfully there was enough hats for everyone waiting. Here is a little video of what it looked like…

We want to give a HUGE shout out to the press for spreading the word, attending our event, and writing a lovely follow up post after the event! We are so thankful. Check out their amazing articles…

REGISTER-PAJARONIAN

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https://www.register-pajaronian.com/article/community-briefs-june-13-hat-giveaway-educates-public-about-skin-cancer

https://register-pajaronian.com/article/from-the-editors-desk-june-27-meet-the-interns

https://www.register-pajaronian.com/article/free-sun-protection

 

SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL

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http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/business/20170620/business-digest-june-21-2017-hat-day-in-the-sun-thursday

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/general-news/20170622/photo-of-the-day-free-artisan-hats

 

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Also a huge thank you to the major of watsonville Lowell Hurst for showing up and being a part of our event! We where so honored to have you.

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Shout out to the Ella’s at the Airport girls for always showing us their support and attending our event.

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and most importantly shout out to our AMAZING customers!

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If you want to know more about how to prevent skin cancer click here for some tips.

Don’t forget to follow us on Social Media for our next huge event. You might not want to miss it 😉

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Our hats are off to you….except in the sun!

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American Hat Makers is co-sponsoring “Hat Day in the Sun,” a national campaign created by The Headwear Association to promote skin cancer awareness!

On June 22, 2017,  starting at 1pm, we will be will be giving out 300 FREE hats at our factory while supplies last! We’re located at 125 Aviation Way, Watsonville CA 95076

Also, on the day of the event, ALL ITEMS (purses, wallets. jackets, hats, etc.) in our retail store will be 50% off!

Snacks and refreshments will be provided, so don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to come and have some fun and walk away with a free hat that’ll keep you cool and protected!

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One of the highlights of the day was meeting Chris from Aptos. He had heard about our event while he was at his dermatologist’s getting a cancerous growth removed. While he was in the waiting room he saw a postcard announcing Hat Day in the Sun and he decided to come check it out. After such a health scare, he was thrilled to receive a quality hat that could stand up to the sun and heat and still keep him protected.

Thank you Kathleen Rooney, RN.LE. for volunteering last year

Kathleen Rooney, RN.LE. volunteered her time to hand out sunscreen and lip balm and talk about the importance of sun protection with all of our visitors. Thank you Kathleen and Palo Alto Medical Foundation’s Santa Cruz Dermatology Group!
ATTENTION ALL DERMATOLOGISTS/SKINCARE PROFESSIONALS! We’re really interested in providing skin screenings at future Hat Day in the Sun events, so if you would be able to donate your time to provide a necessary service to the community please contact us so we can coordinate!

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According to Hannah Watrous, Director of Global Marketing and Branding for American Hat Makers (and organizer of the event), “It wasn’t about giving away free hats. It was about educating our kids about the dangers of skin cancer– really relevant in a beach community.”
One thing we love doing here at American Hat Makers is staying connected through the use of press tours! Here we’ve attached photos from our previous press tours and we look forward to stopping by your facilities sometime next week to gift you a hat to keep you safe from the suns harmful rays! If any of your wonderful staff would like a free hat, tell them to stop by on the day of the event! #PressTour

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Here’s a recap of our 2014 event!
 

Did you know skin cancer is the most common of all cancers? The fact is 90% of all skin cancers are caused by over-exposure to the sun.

The good news is there are many things you can do to decrease your exposure to the sun, and reduce the possibility for skin cancer.

Here are a few top tips to protect your skin that you can start today!

  • WEAR A HAT! You can purchase an American made leather hat here.
  • Seek out the shade between the hottest part of the day 10am-4pm
  • Do not burn, and avoid tanning and UV tanning booths
  • Wear lip balm with sunscreen everyday
  • Cover up with clothing — breathable long-sleeved shirts and pants are best
  • Wear large UV-blocking sunglasses
  • Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher even on foggy days
  • For outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher
  • Apply 1 ounce of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside
  • Reapply sunscreen every two hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating
  • Keep newborns out of the sun, and use sunscreen on babies over the age of six months
  • Examine your skin each month from head to toe and make note of any abnormal growths or moles
  • Schedule a yearly skin exam with your physician or dermatologists
  • Keep sunscreen in the car – for long car trips
  • Use extra sunscreen near water, snow, and sand – these surfaces reflect the intensity of UV rays
  • Buy extra bottles of sunscreen and keep in gym bag, trunk, diaper bag and purse
  • Lightly spray sunscreen in your hair or on head for extra protection

For more information or to buy UV-Protection Sun Hats, visit our American Hat Makers Hat Store.

Have a safe and happy Summer!

Resources:
http://skincancerprevention.org/skin-cancer/prevention-tips
http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/sun-protection/prevention-guidelines
http://www.aad.org/dermatology-a-to-z/diseases-and-treatments/q—t/skin-cancer/tips

If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact me, I’d love to connect with you! AmericanHatMakers@gmail.com
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Hat Day in the Sun 2017!

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Watsonville, California based American Hat Makers is hosting the tenth annual ​Hat Day in the Sun​. ​Hat Day in the Sun ​is a skin cancer educational event and hat give-away. Last year American Hat Makers gave away nearly 500 of their wide-brimmed, sun protection hats.
Held on Thursday, June 22, 2017, the event will begin at 1:00 and goes until all the hats are given away!

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​Hat Day in the Sun​ is an annual national public awareness campaign dedicated to educating adults and children about how the right head wear can protect against skin cancer, sun damage, and premature aging. To celebrate this event, American Hat Makers will be giving away FREE​ wide-brimmed sun-protection hats.

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One of American Hat Makers’ core values is giving back to the community, and this is one of the most meaningful methods of doing just that. We are dedicated to heightening the awareness of skin cancer and the benefits of wearing a hat in the prevention of sun damage. Our lightweight and durable SolAir ​hats boast a 50+ UPF rating and are made of nylon mesh with a polyester liner. Come check out this event and walk away with an awesome hat that’ll keep you cool and safe!

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Big Hats for Big Heads ~ We Got ’em!

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If you have a larger than average head, finding a hat that not only fits properly, but is flattering as well, can be a big hassle.

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But not here at American Hat Makers! We proudly offer hats in large sizes all the way up to 5XL.

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Did you know that your hat size doesn’t change, once you are an adult? So although you may wear different pant sizes over the years, your hat size will stay the same.

If your head – measured around the largest part of your head – is between 23 5/8” and 24- 1/8” you are an XL. If your head measures 24 7/8” to 25 3/8” you are a 3X.

And we have you covered, no matter what size you are!

Take Jeff, for example. We met him at our recent Hat Day in the Sun event where we gave away over 500 sun protection hats including many from our top-selling SolAir line. Jim came by with his wife and was helping her select a free hat to wear.

When we asked Jeff where his hat was, he sadly told us he had a larger head and was never able to find a hat that fit him.

“And if I find one that fits, it never looks right,” he said.

Well, it was Jim’s lucky day! We were more than happy to run into the warehouse and find him a hat that fit – and looked great too!

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If you want more information about finding a hat to fit your head and your lifestyle, come visit us at The Hat Hangar. We are located at 125 Aviation Way in Watsonville, CA and we are always happy to help you find just the right hat!

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American Hat Makers sponsor national “Hat Day in the Sun” on June 19

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Santa Cruz, Calif.—Head’n Home Hats, parent company of American Hat Makers, and Dorfman-Pacific, another local hat company, are partnering to sponsor Northern California’s “Hat Day in the Sun” on June 19 in Capitola Village. The co-sponsors expect to give out more than 300 hats at the event, which begins at 1:00pm at Esplanade Park.

Designed to educate people about the importance of protecting their skin against excessive sun exposure, the event was created by The Headwear Association, the oldest and largest hat association in the world, as a national public awareness campaign. Capitola is one of 5 national locations for this hat event. This is the first year the campaign has had sponsorship in Santa Cruz County.

“We jumped at the chance to sponsor the event as it gives us an opportunity to support our local community,” said Hannah Watrous, VP of Marketing & Branding. “Beach communities are an obvious place to educate people about the dangers of over exposure to the sun, and this is a great opportunity to raise awareness about skin care along with the benefits of wearing hats to protect your head and face.”

American Hat Makers is a family-owned and operated premier cut and sew hat making company founded in 1978 by Gary Watrous. All of American Hat Makers headwear are guaranteed for life, custom fitted and handmade in Watsonville, California using the finest American leather and materials. Their men’s and women’s hats are renowned for their unsurpassed quality, attention to detail, and unique designs.

To view our sun protective leather hats, visit Headnhome.com