Hats on for Healthcare

Windsor Regional Hospital has kicked off its fourth-annual Hats on for Healthcare campaign, hoping to raise $25,000 for the paediatric radiology suite at the Metropolitan campus.

The hospital is asking citizens of Windsor and Essex County to support this campaign by donating toonies to the hospital and wearing funny hats Feb. 13 at their schools and workplaces.

“Hats on for Healthcare is now in its fourth year and has raised over $82,000 for Windsor Regional Hospital,” said Elaine Snadaen, co-chair of Hats on for Healthcare. “The funds raised will support a special suite in the diagnostic imaging department, where they do the x-rays and MRIs. They’re going to purchase a new piece of equipment which will aid physicians in detecting brain tumors in children.”

WRH director of public affairs Gisele Seguin said the hospital and community love this event because it’s easy to do and makes everyone smile.

“When we came up with the idea we wanted to do a dress down day but remembered the fact that nurses can’t dress down,” Seguin said. “Someone came up with the idea of wearing hats and we all loved it because it’s easy and everyone has one. You can’t not smile when you see someone with a fun colourful hat on and it’s a pick me up in the middle of winter.”

Some of those participating this year include: DPM Insurance, Windsor Family Credit Union, National Bank of Canada, H & E Comfort Controls Ltd., Everest College, Loaring Physiotherapy, Windsor Express, Sobocan Insurance and Financial Services, and many more.

Events will be held by the University of Windsor Lancers men’s hockey team, Windsor Express and Windsor Spitfires in support of this campaign.

Companies or schools are interested in participating are encouraged to call the hospital at 519-254-5577.