Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP David Mundell is urging constituents to don a hat on Friday 30th March 2012 in support of Brain Tumour Research and its member charities, to help raise awareness about the prevalence of brain tumours and the need for vital research.
'Wear a Hat Day' is an annual awareness day which encourages people to make donations in order to wear a hat to school, work or college. This year Brain Tumour Research is also encouraging schools, businesses and organisations nationwide to challenge their 'head' to wear a hat for the day. From sponsored silences to charity runs and office bake-offs, organisations around the country are being encouraged to raise money in any way they see fit to sponsor their 'head' to wear a hat!
Sue Farrington-Smith, Director of Brain Tumour Research, comments: "Brain Tumour Research receives less than 1% of national cancer research spending in the UK yet this deadly disease kills more children and people under the age of 40 than any other cancer. 'Wear a Hat Day' is a fun way of increasing awareness and getting people to raise money for an often overlooked form of cancer, and we are delighted that Mr Mundell is getting involved."
Brain Tumour Research has recruited the help of Kate Langrish-Smith, crowned 'Hat Maker of the Year 2010', to help develop the official range of campaign hats. Instructions on how to make your own bespoke hat are available to download from the charity's website: www.braintumourresearch.org
Mr Mundell added: "I'm looking forward to doing my bit for this fantastic cause on March 30th, although choosing a hat to wear will be difficult! I hope lots of others will join in and wear their hats with pride; it doesn't matter what type of hat it is or how much it costs, the important thing is that everyone who gets involved will feel great knowing that they are helping to raise much needed funds and awareness for the charity."