Bluey Day is one of the most beloved and impactful events in Fort St. John and was voted the North Peace People’s Choice Awards Best Fundraising Event of 2025. Participants collect pledges and shave their heads in solidarity with those facing cancer, raising vital funds for diagnostic and treatment equipment that helps patients stay close to home. Help make a difference and join more than 1000 heads shaved since 1999, raising over $2.5 Million together in support of local cancer care!

Have questions or want to get involved in another way? Contact us at fsjhf@northernhealth.ca 

EVENT HISTORY

Bluey Day originated in Australia in 1995, initiated by emergency responders – police, firefighters, and ambulance personnel who shaved their heads to raise funds for children with cancer.  The name “Bluey Day” pays homage to the color of the uniforms worn by first responders.

In 1999, Constable Kevin Kult joined hands with the FSJ Hospital Foundation, FSJ Fire Department, FSJ Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and the BC Ambulance Services to organize this meaningful head-shaving event.  Since then, the Foundation, local businesses, volunteers, and most importantly, individuals have joined forces each year to champion this heartfelt cause.

Bluey Day is a peer-to-peer fundraiser, where participants from around the community register, create their personal fundraising campaign, and ask their friends, family, coworkers, and corporate partners to donate to their campaign.  On Bluey Day, they get their head shaved in support of their loved ones who have gone through cancer.

The annual goal of Bluey Day is to raise $100,000 for the Cancer Diagnostic & Treatment Fund.  The aim is to enhance diagnosis and treatment of cancer in FSJ, ensuring the comfort and care of cancer patients undergoing treatment at the FSJ Hospital & Community Cancer Centre.