We will all be on the same team on Wednesday
On Friday, 4th September, Jersey Day will be held for the first time in Iceland. People of all ages in Hafnarfjörður will then have a great reason to wear a sports jersey to work, school or their leisure activities, thereby showing solidarity with children with cancer and their families.
The first T-shirt Day in Iceland
On Friday, 4th September, Jersey Day will be held for the first time in Iceland. People of all ages in Hafnarfjörður will then have a great reason to wear a sports jersey to work, school or their leisure activities, thereby showing solidarity with children with cancer and their families.
It doesn't matter which team you support – on T-shirt Day, we're all on the same team.
Children with Cancer, a charity, is organising the day, and the organisation is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.
In Iceland, on average, one child is diagnosed with cancer each month. When a child is diagnosed, life changes in an instant, both for the child and their family.
The main aim of T-Shirt Day is to raise awareness of the cause and to show support and solidarity. The model comes from our neighbouring countries, where similar days have brought together thousands of individuals, workplaces, schools and sports clubs.
Let's take part and create a atmosphere
Individuals, workplaces, schools, nurseries, sports clubs and other groups are encouraged to take part:
- Wear your favourite jersey on Friday, 4th September.
- Gather together and take a fun group photo
- Share the picture on social media with the hashtag # T-shirt day.
The participation is primarily about showing the children and their families that they are not alone. The association accepts voluntary donations.
T-shirt Day widely celebrated
According to the website of the charity Children with Cancer, T-shirt Day was first held in England in 2013. The day, as it has evolved, is based on a Danish model from Børne Cancer Fonden since 2019. Soon, Norway and Sweden joined, and in just a few years, the initiative has united thousands of individuals, businesses, schools and sports clubs in support of children with cancer.
With St. Luke's Day, Iceland joins the ranks of those who stand with children with cancer and their families.
The City of Hafnarfjörður joins the support organisations and encourages the people of Hafnarfjörður to dress the city in jerseys and all be on the same team!
