Bluey Day raises $63K for hospital foundation

Three men in barber's capes with newly shaved heads and hair dressers behind them. — Bluey Day raised $63,532.25 for the hospital foundation. (Fort St. John Hospital Foundation, Facebook)

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Many residents had their heads shaved on Saturday, raising $63,532.25 for the hospital foundation’s cancer diagnostics and treatment fund.

Bluey Day was held at Dooley’s Barbershop and saw 22 registered participants and three walk-in participants, “Be Brave and Shave,” to raise money for the foundation.

A bald man in a barber's chair and cape. — Moose FM’s Dub shaved his head for Bluey Day. (Lisa Behrens)

The foundation will use the money to purchase a hematology analyzer for the hospital’s laboratory.

Over half of the participants donated their hair to the BC Wigs for Kids Program.

Coinciding with the event, Mr. Mike’s Steakhouse hosted a charity barbecue, raising $1,500.

One man and two woman holding up a cheque from Mr. Mike's for the hospital foundation for the amount of $1,500 — Mr. Mikes raised $1,500 for the hospital foundation. (Fort St. John Hospital Foundation)

The City of Fort St. John Recreation Department, BC Ambulance Services, Fort St. John City Fire Department and the RCMP were also there for entertainment and support.

“Thank you to everyone in the community who contributed to the success of Bluey Day,” said Kelly Amboe, the hospital foundation’s executive director.

“Every donation makes a difference for those going through cancer. It’s not too late for you to make a difference. Make your donation through the Bluey Day online fundraising page, open until June 30, 2023”.

Since 1999, more than 900 participants have joined in, raising more than $2.2 million.

To donate, visit the hospital foundation’s website.