Friday, August 8 (2025) — Owosso, Michigan — The Erik Jones Foundation and Memorial Healthcare are proud to partner with Owosso Speedway to offer a free skin cancer screening to the public on Wednesday, August 20, from 9:30 am to 3 pm. This special event is being held prior to the Michigan 300 ASA STARS National Tour race, in which Erik Jones will race at 6 pm.
This screening continues the Erik Jones Foundation’s national effort to promote early detection at racetracks across the country, and Memorial Healthcare’s longstanding commitment to accessible, community-based care. It also marks the first time this life-saving initiative will be offered in Erik’s hometown and at his hometown speedway. In previous events, healthcare professionals have identified dozens of potentially dangerous lesions, enabling early intervention and providing peace of mind to attendees.
This program holds deep personal significance for Erik Jones. His father, Dave Jones, passed away from melanoma in 2016 following a short but courageous battle with cancer. That experience continues to shape the Foundation’s mission and its focus on early detection and care.
“I truly believe this program has already saved at least one life,” said Erik Jones, NASCAR Cup Series driver and founder of the Erik Jones Foundation. “Skin cancer is treatable when caught early, and bringing this screening to my hometown—where my journey started—means a lot to me personally.”
“At Memorial Healthcare, we’re committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, and early detection is a key part of that mission,” said Joyce Bremer, Vice President of Memorial Medical Associates. “We’re proud to partner with the Erik Jones Foundation to offer free skin cancer screenings, helping individuals take a proactive step in protecting their health.”
Spots are limited, and advance registration is required. Register online here or call (989) 720-CARE (2273).
About the Erik Jones Foundation Sun Safety Program:
Founded in 2021 by NASCAR Cup Series driver Erik Jones, the Erik Jones Foundation empowers lives by igniting children’s passion for reading, encouraging early cancer detection and care, and promoting animal welfare. As part of its commitment to sun safety and early cancer detection, the Foundation distributes sunscreen samples and facilitates free skin cancer screenings at major events across the country. Since its inception, the program has distributed approximately $500,000 worth of sunscreen products, helping protect thousands from harmful sun exposure, and has identified hundreds of lesions on fans — including dozens of suspected melanomas. For more information, visit www.erikjonesfoundation.org.
