On May 24, 2025 the 26th Annual Bluey Day, brought the community together once again in a powerful show of support for local cancer care. Held in Centennial Park, this year’s event was marked by a historic milestone — the 1000th person to “Be Brave and Shave” since the event’s inception in 1999.
Bluey Day wrapped up with 37 participants raising a combined total of $124,648. This year, these funds will directly support the Community Cancer Centre in Fort St. John, which serves over 120 cancer patients from across the North at any given time.
Funds raised will be used to purchase new infusion chairs designed to significantly improve patient comfort and care. These chairs feature, heating and massage capabilities, USB ports for device charging, manual and electric reclining functions, moveable arms for easier patient transfers, full recline for emergency procedures like CPR, central locking castors for improved nurse access, durable materials resistant to hospital-grade cleaners, a bariatric chair for inclusivity
“These upgrades will make a real difference in the lives of our patients,” said Kelly Amboe, Executive Director of the FSJ Hospital Foundation. “Every dollar raised, every head shaved, and every person who showed up is helping us bring further comfort to those facing cancer. We are so proud of our community.”
