College students aim to raise $5,000 for local sick children

Medicine Hat College students will join the Medicine Hat Health Foundation on Feb. 6 for the third annual PJs for a Purpose fundraiser, seeking $5,000 to help complete a new themed room in the pediatric unit; the event has already funded two themed rooms.

Medicine Hat College students will work with the Medicine Hat Health Foundation next month for the third annual PJs for a Purpose fundraiser. The student-led event aims to raise money to complete new themed rooms in the pediatric unit at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. So far the initiative has funded two themed rooms. Students are seeking $5,000 this year to help create another comforting, imaginative space for children during their hospital stays. Key details: - The fundraiser is the third annual PJs for a Purpose event and involves Medicine Hat College students. - The target for this year is $5,000 to help fund a new themed pediatric room. - Sport and Event Marketing and Management students will ask local businesses and schools to donate $5 for each participating individual on Feb. 6. - Donors are encouraged to wear pyjamas to their school or workplace during the fundraiser. - The Medicine Hat Health Foundation is partnering with students on the initiative. Summary: The campaign supports the creation of comforting, themed spaces for children during hospital stays and gives students hands-on experience in community fundraising. On Feb. 6 students will solicit donations from local businesses and schools and ask participants to wear pyjamas as they seek to raise $5,000 to complete another themed room.