The First March for Science was held on Earth Day, April 22, 2017. Brain Hats were all the rage and you could find crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for these hats everywhere. You could also buy the hand crafted brain hats from creatives in their Etsy Shops.
I decided I needed one for My #The100DayProject. I thought it would make a cool prop for one of the Youtube videos I'm creating!
I reached out to Meri, a college professor who also makes and sells hats in HatsbyMeri Etsy Shop. I explained that I needed a Brain Hat to use in an increasing Alzheimer's Awareness video. She was super excited to make a special brain hat for me in shades of purple.
I reached out to Meri, a college professor who also makes and sells hats in HatsbyMeri Etsy Shop. I explained that I needed a Brain Hat to use in an increasing Alzheimer's Awareness video. She was super excited to make a special brain hat for me in shades of purple.
I've purchased hand crafted items before; but I must say that purchasing a hat from Meri on Etsy was a unique experience. She communicated with me through convos showing me photos of her work in progress. I really appreciate the time and effort she put in to making my Brain Hat and communicating with me throughout the process.
I'm wearing my Brain Hat where ever I go on June 21, 2018 for #thelongestday. When people ask me about my hat; I'll tell them I want to raise Alzheimer's Awareness. I'll ask them if they know someone with Alzheimer's disease. Theres a good chance they do because according to data released by Alzheimer's Association
- 5.7 million American's live with Alzheimer's
- this disease is projected to affect 14 million people by 2050
- It's currently the 6th leading cause of death in the US.
I want to invite you to join me on June 21, 2018 #TheLongestDay. You can purchase a brain hat from Meri or if you crochet, knit or sew; you'll find free patterns for brain hats to create.
Join a Team or Create One and raise money to help the Alzheimer's Association find a cure !
Links to Some Brain Hat Patterns I found:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/brain-hat-for-science
http://cdmhandmade.com/2017/02/06/crochet-brain-beanie/
https://www.studioknitsf.com/?s=brain+hat
Join a Team or Create One and raise money to help the Alzheimer's Association find a cure !
Links to Some Brain Hat Patterns I found:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/brain-hat-for-science
http://cdmhandmade.com/2017/02/06/crochet-brain-beanie/
https://www.studioknitsf.com/?s=brain+hat