Hats for Hope Hats for Hope is a movement to raise awareness for brain cancer in Canada. Of the 27 people diagnosed with a brain tumour every day in Canada, eight will find out they have brain cancer. Malignant or not, brain tumours are life-altering and treatment options are limited and often invasive. In 2018, Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada had the House of Commons declare October 24 as the very first Brain Cancer Awareness Day in Canada. It also marked the first Hats for Hope campaign, which saw Canadians put on their hats in support of brain cancer awareness, and post photos on social media with the hashtag #HatsforHope. Since 2019, Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada has sold thousands of Hats for Hope toques (a warm knitted cap, traditionally made of wool), raising funds as well as awareness for brain cancer. Over the years, the campaign helped reach millions of people on social media including many Canadian celebrities, Olympians, singers and more! We are looking forward to seeing everyone’s posts on Brain Cancer Awareness Day, October 24, 2022, and during International Brain Tumour Awareness Week, October 29 – November 5, 2022! Help us raise awareness for brain cancer by wearing your hat and spreading hope. n
Learn more about Hats For Hope at www.hatsforhope.ca
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With sincere thanks to Susan Marshall The international brain tumour community would like to pay tribute to the many years of tireless, dedicated work of Susan Marshall, who led Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada as CEO for almost two decades. Susan’s work within the brain tumour community has had a huge impact, not just in Canada, but internationally. She has always been an eloquent, passionate voice for those affected by a brain tumour and as she embarks on her well-earned retirement, the IBTA would like to express our gratitude and heartfelt wishes for her good health and happiness. n
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