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Pictured at the launch of Wear A Hat Day 2022 were brain tumour survivor Pamela Tully; brain tumour survivor Logan Gray (5) and his mother Ariane Gray; milliner Sinead Gormley and Brain Tumour Ireland representatives Emma Synnott and Fiona Keegan.
BRAIN Tumour Ireland (BTI) is calling on people in Kerry to wear their favourite hat on #WearAHatDay on Friday, November 4 and donate €4 to support the charity’s vital work for brain tumour patients and their families.
Over 400 people are diagnosed with a brain tumour in Ireland each year with many contacting Brain Tumour Ireland for support following a diagnosis.
As well as online support groups for patients and families in Kerry and across Ireland and practical information for patients, Brain Tumour Ireland raises awareness of brain tumour symptoms among the public and medical professionals and contributes funding to brain tumour research.
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This year, Brain Tumour Ireland has partnered with milliner Sinead Gormley, who will donate a bespoke hat as a prize for the ‘Best Selfie’ posted with the hashtag ‘#WearAHatDay’.
The cause is close to Sinead’s heart as her own father died from a brain tumour 18 years ago when she was 26.
Fiona Keegan, National Coordinator of Brain Tumour Ireland said: “On Friday the 4th of November, we’re inviting people in Kerry to don their favourite hat for our annual Wear A Hat Day fundraiser. Our brilliant milliner for the year, Sinead will be judging the best selfie, so don’t forget to post yours online using #WearAHatDay and to donate €4 to Brain Tumour Ireland by texting BTI to 50300.
At the heart of our work is the support we provide for patients and families in Kerry and throughout Ireland with over 200 people availing of our services since January 2021. We receive no State funding, so our #WearAHatDay campaign is essential in keeping our services running year-round.”
This month, the charity will mark 10 years since its foundation with the launch of new information resources for patients and their families on www.braintumourireland.com
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