MAD HATTERS WEEK !!
Please see the main website for details of when this campaign is held: Debra.org.uk
It has been organised for the month of May 2006 & June 07 .. but can't find any 2008 details
If you're taking part or arranging events in support of this cause ... this year Mad Hatters Day has been extended to a whole week of fun !!
There are LOTS of added ideas & suggestions on their websaite this year for getting involved & holding your own 'Silly Hat' events 
~ MAD HATTERS Week
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ABOUT debRa
(Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association)
This awareness campaign is organised by
debRA an organisation dealing with an inherited genetic disorder where the slightest knock or rub can cause the skin to painfully blister.
If anyone wants to become involved in this fundraiser please contact
JanSandersATdebra.org
Visit the the Official
debra.org.uk website to find out much more.
Please read our
FUNDRAISING Guidelines here. if supporting debRA or any Charity campaign.
Hats are a great topic in general to cover.
We've listed a few suggestions that you can use to demonstrate profession, use and the function a hat has plus ...nobody should miss out on an opportunity to dress up !!
Topics that 'Mad Hatter's day' can fall under include :- Ourselves, People Who Help Us, Health, Clothes, Materials, Weather, Countries.
CRAFT & ACTIVITY IDEAS
Magical Mammoth has a
Magician's hat template to colour or collage.
Using a big Top hat - let the children play magic tricks.. have streams of hankies/cloths tied together at a corner and allow them to pull out the reams.
Collage hats - looking at the materials used to make hats and what can be used to dress up/decorate a hat.
Make hats :- Upside down yoghurt pots can make top hats,
Paper Easter Bonnets
Paper plates, with a decoration on the top of the plate. Fasten a length of ribbon on each side of the plate rim and tie under the chin.
Discuss types of hat and who wears them.
Hat Names
Thanks to the guys over at TIYB for their help in compiling this list 
It is by no means complete - please continue to add you own !!
HELMETS
Motorbike
Racing
Police
Fiemans
Safety - Construction
Coal miners
COUNTRY ASSOCIATED HEADWEAR
Fez - Turkey
Sombrero - Mexico
Beret - France
Slouch, Top ender - Australia
Panama - Jungle/Panama !!
Coolie - China
matador hat - Spain
Outback hat - Autralian
HATS
Bonnet
Head scarf
Mortar Board - Graduation/professor
Safari Pith
Straw hat/summer
Rancher's
Cowboy hat
Stetson
Sheriffs hat
Campaign Hats
Tricorn - Pirate!
Cocked hat
Souwester
Party
Deer stalker
Top Hat
Bowler AKA Derby hat,
Bearskin
Trilby hat - aka Homburg
Chef's hat
Fedora
Boater
tyrolean hat
Royal Canadian Mounted Police hat (RCMP)
KNITTED HATS
Balaclava
Bobble hat
Wooly hat
CAPS
Baseball
Railroad
Peaked
Apple
Greek Fishermans cap
French Beret
Yacht cap
Swimming cap!
Shower cap
Skull Cap - Jockey/horse riders
Baseball cap
MISC
Magicians hat
Witches hat
Clown hat
Crown
Jester
Whilst out looking for these hat names, I also came across an American site called
Heavenly Hats Foundation Owned and run by 15 yr old Anthony Leanna - and it is with Anthony's kind permission that we publish his web address, He also extended an offer of further help if anyone has any questions !!
His aim is to supply hats to those suffering hair loss from many medical reasons.
I was amazed at the work he's doing and wondered if anyone knows of a similar organisation based in the UK ?
A link from Anthony's site is
Headhuggers.org another great site with some brilliant knitting, crochet and sewing patterns for hats on - again their worthy work is in helping distribute hats to those suffering hair loss.
Mad Hatters Day now a Week !
Okay, I admit it, I LOVE lists, I love organising things! I shouldn't admit this, but I actually have a list of lists!!!
I'll just go and add this to my list of shame....
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