The founders have continued in Kevin’s memory with the aim of creating awareness about children undergoing chemotherapy and related issues like hair loss, illness, and missing school. From 1995 to 2008, the fundraiser has grown from just a few participating schools to schools across the country. The funds raised are used to make young cancer patients’ daily lives more comfortable as they deal with this disease. When you participate in Hats On Day, you make life happier for children with cancer and show compassion for the many difficulties young cancer patients face.
Hats On Day has grown to be one of the most influential and profitable fund-raisers among school age children, raising over $1,000,000 in the past 10 years.
In the 2008-09 school year, Hats on Day has raised more than $350,000 with over 1100 schools reporting from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. To see what hospitals we work with in your state click here***
To request more information or to ask a question email us hatsonday@childrenwithcancer.org