National Tackle Kids Cancer Day is observed on September 15 every year to draw attention to the crucial need for fundraising for pediatric cancer. Despite the cases of childhood cancer climbing up every year, only 4% of federal spending is applied to pediatric cancer research. Under the leadership of Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation, Tackle Kids Cancer has raised $10 million from over 7000 supporters. The raised funds are invested in innovative research and survivor rehabilitation programs by the Children’s Cancer Institute. By observing the day and raising awareness about the cause, good faith samaritans get a chance to be a part of over a dozen clinical trials and neuro-oncology programs to fight pediatric cancer.
Felt Hat Day
National Felt Hat Day is celebrated on September 15 to honor the rich history of hats. The day also marks a shift in the weather. Inching towards cooler weather signals a shift in wardrobe. While we can replace summer jackets with coats and sandals with boots, why leave out the hats? It is also a great day to connect with the history of hats — a bond that goes all the way to the bronze age. In the present times, hats are driven by fashion, but earlier, they were driven by necessity.
Traditionally, men were expected to retire their summer straw hats and resume wearing felt or wool hats in the colder winter months. In 1922, there were a series of riots around September 15 in New York City, with actual fatalities, over people wearing straw hats out of season. Felt, a man-made fabric, is the center of this celebration for a reason. September 15 is the perfect day to wear a vintage ensemble. And hey! Don’t forget to top it off with a felt hat.
Make a Hat Day
We celebrate Make a Hat Day on September 15 by bringing out the creativity within us to make our hats. Colors, fabrics, and sizes are no bar — just make a hat that suits your personality, and your clothes. Throughout our history, human beings and hats have shared a special bond. Styles switched, but never the essence. If you love hats and DIY, then September 15 is the perfect day for you.