Register now for Bluey Day

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C.—  Participants can now register for Bluey Day to collect donations and have their heads shaved to support cancer diagnostics and treatment at the Fort St. John Hospital.

Sign-ups began March 1st, and the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation hopes $100,000 in donations will be raised this year.

Community members who sign up commit to shaving their head or beard on May 25th at Centennial Park to support those who have lost their hair while undergoing cancer treatment.

Leading up to the event, they will collect pledges for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Diagnostic and Treatment Fund.

According to the Canadian Cancer Society, two out of every five Canadians will be affected by cancer in their lifetime. One in four will die from the disease.

Over the years, Bluey Day has had over 900 participants and raised over $2.3 Million.

Northern Health says that Fort St. John Community Cancer Centre is currently one of only two clinics to offer systemic therapy (chemotherapy) in the region.

At present, they manage 120 active treatment cases and 20 follow-ups.

Proceeds from the event have paid for various medical equipment, ranging from minor equipment such as heating pads to large instruments such as a CT Scanner.

Those interested can find more details by clicking the registration link here.